Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
4.8
(6 reviews)
The historic Virginia city of Charlottesville is known as the gateway to Shenandoah National Park. Charlottesville has a population of 47,266, with around 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in nursing home care in Charlottesville is relatively low at $7,452; the national average, in comparison, is $7,756. Seniors living in Charlottesville have access to excellent health care services at the University of Virginia Medical Center, which is nationally ranked in two specialties and rated as high-performing in five procedures by U.S. News rankings.
Nursing home care provides 24/7 assistance with the tasks of daily living and constant medical monitoring for seniors with chronic conditions. Care is provided by teams of skilled nurses; consequently, this kind of support is the most expensive care option available to seniors in most areas of the country. Seniors living in Charlottesville who don’t require such a high level of care may want to consider other options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide explores the costs of senior care options in Charlottesville and lists resources available.
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250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
4.8
(6 reviews)
751 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
4.4
(8 reviews)
490 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
3.0
(21 reviews)
"My wife just spent 19 days at the Laurels for rehab. If you want your love ones or friends to receive rehab care in a clean, well organized facility with compassionate, thoughtful caregivers, then you should consider The Laurels. Everyday and throu..."
READ MORE341 11th Street Northwest, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
4.0
(1 reviews)
"It is a very friendly place, I just wish it were closer to a hospital. I enjoyed my visit to the center and would recommend anyone to check it out. It's a very cozy place and the seniors are encouraged to interact and play amongst themselves. ..."
READ MORE505 WEST RIO ROAD, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
3.0
(4 reviews)
"Food was generally good, PT/OT was amazing! Quick progress! Staff was very pleasant and helpful! Good communication with staff!..."
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3.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was in Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center for over a month. The rehab center did not work for my mom. She is 97 years old. When we put her there, we explained to her that she needs to work hard on the rehab part because she fell and b..."
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1150 Northwest, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
1.4
(7 reviews)
"Trinity Mission Health and Rehab was clean. I would not have let my wife go back the second time if it wasn't clean the first time. The food wasn't a problem. As far as therapy, she wasn't able to take therapy while she was still on IVs. I don't have..."
READ MORE100 Colonnades Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
1242 CEDARS CT, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
In Charlottesville, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $7,452 for a semiprivate room and $8,060 for a private room.
Seniors looking at nursing home care facilities in Charlottesville may be interested in knowing how its cost of care compares to that of other cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Charlottesville is slightly lower than the national average of $7,756; it’s also lower than the Virginia state average of $7,665.
Elsewhere in the state, Lynchburg’s cost of care ($6,644) is lower than Charlottesville’s. However, the average monthly cost of care is higher in Winchester ($9,566), Richmond ($9,064) and Virginia Beach ($7,665).
Charlottesville
$7,452
Virginia
$7,665
The United States
$7,756
Lynchburg
$6,644
Winchester
$9,566
Richmond
$9,064
Virginia Beach
$7,665
A variety of alternative care options for seniors also exist in Charlottesville. Adult day care is the cheapest option, with an average monthly cost of $1,733. Assisted living has a monthly average fee of $5,893. Both home care and home health care services have an average monthly fee of $5,148. At the upper end of the cost scale, nursing home care has a monthly average cost of $7,452 for a semiprivate room and $8,060 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,733
Assisted living
$5,893
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,148
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,452
Nursing home (private room)
$8,060
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Government and nonprofit organizations in the area provide a number of no-cost services to Charlottesville’s senior population. These resources may be of assistance to seniors who are looking for services that can help them age safely in place and delay or avoid the move to a nursing home facility.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
JABA Companion Support Services | (434) 817-5253 | The Jefferson Area Board for Aging offers a companion support service for seniors aged 60 and over to help them retain their independence. Seniors who are eligible for the program are assigned companions to provide them with non-medical assistance. Services can include medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation and shopping. |
Meals on Wheels | (434) 293-4364 | The Charlottesville Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound seniors and adults who are temporarily or permanently unable to prepare meals on their own due to illness, aging or disability. Meals are delivered by groups of volunteers on a daily basis; blizzard bags filled with non-perishable items are delivered when inclement weather is forecast. The volunteers also provide wellness checks as part of their visitation duties, letting relevant authorities know if anything is amiss. There is a charge for meals, but low-income seniors can apply to JABA to have their meals sponsored. |
JABA Insurance Counseling | (434) 817-5248 | The Jefferson Area Board of Aging provides free, unbiased counseling to seniors and their caregivers regarding state health insurance plans. Volunteer counselors can assist seniors in applying for health insurance and check if they’re receiving all the benefits they’re eligible for. In addition, counselors can explain the various financial assistance options available to seniors who require nursing home care and help them apply for options that best suit their needs. |
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bobk143
1
Review of Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center
this is in my opinion the worst place you can take a loved one. my mother was not well taken care of , she was part of the Memory care program and they did not maintain the changing her when she...
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MrCob
5
Review of The Laurels of Charlottesville
My wife just spent 19 days at the Laurels for rehab. If you want your love ones or friends to receive rehab care in a clean, well organized facility with compassionate, thoughtful caregivers, then...
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R HECKLE
5
Review of The Laurels of Charlottesville
I am happy to say Samantha the New activities Director is bringing new ideas to keep us all involved and active in all different types of activities in our building she brings smiles and amazing...