The Best Assisted Living Communities in Orange County, VA

"My father moved into Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg. It was the first place we went to that did all levels of assisted living care. His room is amply big to support other furniture aside from a bed, a recliner, and a TV. So, it's more than sufficient. The facility is very clean and very easy to get around. Most of their residents in wheelchairs are getting around just fine. They have a tremendous amount of staff there to support the mobility of these residents. The staff is wonderful. They seem to be very caring. The interaction between the staff and the residents is very family-like. I eat lunch with my father and the food is very nice. If you're a family member, your meal costs $5. And for what you get, that is extremely reasonable. You can drink lemonade, tea, water, juice, or whatever you want, and they replenish it immediately. My dad has become more engaged here compared to where he was at. He's way more interactive. He plays bingo and he has a friend that he talks to now. They have a store and he can go buy something at the store, which is more than he ever did before."

"I visited the President Madison Inn and it was terrible. It was more like an insane asylum. I wouldn't even send my dog there. It was dirty, old, and musty. People were just wandering around unkempt. I didn't see any staff except for the one man that took us in for an interview. They have shared rooms with 2 beds per room. Their dining room was packed in with a few tables, a bunch chairs and a TV. The kitchen was also in it. I wouldn't recommend it. I would stay far away from that place. "

"The Dogwood Village-Orange County was a great place. I've been there twice, and the manager, Patty, showed me around. It's very clean. It has lots of activities. It has a spa room, and you can work out. I'm just impressed by the facilities and the friendliness of the people there. I've known a few other assisted living places, and Dogwood Village might not be as big, but it's better. They have four or five different-sized rooms. One thing I really like, which I haven't seen in every assisted living place, is every shower or tub, whatever you want to call it, comes with the seat and the safety bars, which is good."

"After heart surgery one of our uncles spent a number of months at The Village at Gordon House. This is one of Virginia's assisted living facilities for seniors and for us it was one of our first encounters with one of these residential centers. We were delighted with the home-like atmosphere and the positive attitude of the staff. My uncle had expressed concern that he would not be allowed to do things for himself. However we all soon discovered that while he did receive around the clock assistance, he was also encouraged to be as independent as possible under the circumstances. This independence helped keep him on the road to recovery and we will be forever grateful for the help and assistance everyone provided. We got to witness a few of his speech therapy lessons and we were so happy to notice the concern and professionalism on behalf of the therapist. Our uncle was not a model of cheer during those first weeks but the therapist was patient and helpful and it was not long before our uncle's attitude was reverting back to normal. There was a personalized plan of care that was designed just for our uncle. We were told that these care plans are created for every resident, regardless of whether they are planning to stay for just a short period of time or remain as long-term members of this senior community. With a full schedule that included wonderful meals, caring and dedicated staff members and lots of interesting activities it was no surprise that our uncle's recovery time surpassed even the most optimistic predictions that the doctors had voiced. "

"The Culpeper was very nice and fabulous. It was bigger and it's out in the country. It sits on 500 acres and you have views of the Blue Ridge mountains and cornfields. Their dining area was very nice and their menu was a little more varied."

"We chose Spring Oak at Culpeper for my friend because of the location. It was in the town that she lived in. I did a cold call there first just to sort of check them out and I instantly fell in love with the place. She loved it too. I love their willingness to show me around during my visit and answer my questions. I have been just overwhelmingly pleased with everything they've done for her. She is in their assisted living and her apartment is quite nice. The building itself has been remodeled and is spacious. It works perfectly and is an ideal space for her. They have activities that go on every single day. Usually, there are at least 3 or 4 things going on every day and she participates in a lot of them. They've been very engaging with her, so she is thriving there. I'm extremely pleased."

"I love that Spring Oak at Louisa was nice and clean. When I went in unannounced, they made time to sit down, talk to me, and find out the needs I had for my relative. I was highly impressed with Tara, the administrator. I felt like all of the residents there are her concern. She has shown me a lot of compassion. I loved the room. It was so nice and clean. It has a private bathroom and a big bathroom. The way that the room was decorated with a nice bed, a TV, a TV stand, and a chair was very homey. I was highly impressed. I am giving them a top rating. One other thing I like was that pretty much the whole month, they had the menu posted, so everyone knew what was going on every day. They had activities for the people there, too. There was a nice TV room that they could all go in, sit, kind of have fellowship in there, and have time to not be by themselves. They had a nice dining area. Everything I saw felt like I was in a big, classy Hilton hotel."

"Caring family run business. Very impressive staff. I feel completely comfortable with my parents living here. I know they will be taken care of. "

"I've been to Trinity Senior Village several times and I had been there with a friend whose mother was there. It's clean, it's new, and it's family-run. It is very caring. Wonderful staff to patient ratio. They have really good activities, and they have great use of technology including wristbands. Also in memory care, they have what looks like a TV but it's an interactive game kind of thing that is used. The staff is very caring and warm. It's small, it's family-owned, and it's very well run. The rooms are open, airy, and fit all the Virginia standards, but they're clean. They have extra windows here and there, so it's bright. It's a square shape, so you don't run into the end of a hallway, and you can keep walking around and around. I've tried the food, and it's excellent. It's a smaller facility, so it has a smaller living room area and a smaller dining room area. When I took my grandson and he said, 'Wow, this just looks like a regular house.' There's a craft room, they have those mechanical pets, they have a fireplace, they have TV, and they have a family room where a family can meet and do a celebration by themselves. Obviously, they have laundry. They don't mix people's laundry. They do one person's laundry and don't mix all that up, and I like that. They have a salon and a fitness room. They have a walk-in tub room as well. They sort of have everything. It's extremely well-maintained. They take great pride in the cleanliness, and more than that, the care of the clients there. They just do a great job of communicating and communicating with families. When I went with my friend to visit her mom, it just was a very welcoming home atmosphere. They do a lot of different activities, they had family members come in and paint flower pots, and they have people come in for different activities. They have music, they do bingo, and they have a service dog come in and visit with patients. The value for money is excellent, and that's why we're looking into it for my husband because the value is very, very good. There's no extra pricing for everything. It's a flat fee other than cable TV, so there are not a lot of hidden costs, and that is excellent."

"My dad passed away after spending close to seven (7) years as a resident at Jackson House Assisted Living in Boston, VA. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the owners/management and staff for their kindness and compassion. You do not know how wonderful it is to have peace of mind knowing that your loved one is being taken cared of in a safe, loving home environment. he was treated as if he is their own father and grandfather. in my father's own words he said..."They do a good job, they take good care of me." Jackson House is truly an asset to Rappahannock county and the community. I truly believe they are angels on earth. "

"My mother-in-law chose The Blake at Charlottesville because she liked it best and it was very close to her church where she goes. They also offer a church there and a beauty shop. So, everything she needs is right there. She likes the food and she's eating very well. We had lunch there with her once and that was very good. The staff is all very personable and very friendly. The atmosphere is very open and bright. The place looks clean and very nice. They have tons of activities such as bingo, card games, movie nights, walking, exercise classes every day or every other day, and outings three times a week (if you want to go anywhere, you can take the shuttle bus). The director, the charge nurse, and all have been great. It's a good value for the money."

"My parents moved into a 2 bedroom independent apartment at Our Lady of Peace in 2018, Mom transferring to a 1 bedroom following Dad’s passing. The lovely facility, grounds and apartments are home-like, efficiently designed and well-maintained. Importantly for us, residents starting in independent living can transition in place to 4 levels of assisted care until full nursing or memory care is needed. We have the highest regard for both management and the exceptionally caring staff at all levels of service. They consistently go above and beyond in safety protocols, in resident engagement, and with family communication. Mom tells me every day how blessed she feels to have landed there. Her children agree!"

"We had a very excellent tour of Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. I'm impressed with the place. Some of the rooms were nice, some of them were vacated, and some were rehabbed, getting ready for their next resident. We've put a deposit down, and as far being on the waiting list, they're giving us vouchers for several dinners and lunches there, but I have not eaten there yet. They have a pool, a gym, a nice library, walking paths, community rooms, gaming rooms, a nice cafeteria, and a pub."

"We went through the transition from living at home to Memory Care about twelve months ago. Throughout the difficult decision/transition period and then during the residential time, we have experienced universal caring and concern on the part of the staff. They have been there for every need and request, and they have all gone out of their way to make my resident feel comfortable, safe, and as happy as possible. The facilities are clean and comfortable and one couldn't ask for more from the kitchen. At the end of the day, however, it is the staff that makes Linden House the outstanding facility it is. They have welcomed me as the caregiver and responded to my every concern with respect and responsiveness. But most importantly, they have taken my resident into their hearts and made her part of their family. It is difficult at best to more your loved one to residential memory care, but I, for one, take solace in the fact that she is receiving better care than I could ever offer. And I have been there and done that for seven years before we made the decision to go to Linden House."