The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Staunton, VA

Situated at the intersection of Route 250 and Route 262, Brookdale Staunton is an assisted living and memory care community. The elegant senior community offers personalized care plans to residents that include assistance with daily activities as needed, three meals a day in a community dining area and medication management. Seniors can be found relaxing in the courtyard, playing with friends in the game room or enjoying a coffee with family members near the fireside in the community living room. We included Brookdale Staunton on our list for its frequent day trips that allow seniors to explore the local Athens area. 

Tucked into a residential neighborhood a few minutes down the street from the Social Security Administration is Brightview Baldwin Park, a local institution with some family members bragging about being second-generation guests. The retirement community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in a resort-like setting with gracious decor and excellent amenities. Assisted living residents have spacious rooms and receive personalized care that focuses on emphasizing the potential of residents in place of their limitations. Throughout the day residents can be found soaking up the sun in the outdoor gardens, quietly reading in the library, or sitting on their balcony with family members. 

Located in a fairly open area of a residential neighborhood across down the block from the post office, The Legacy at North Augusta is a nonprofit assisted living and memory care facility. The faith-based community values personalized service and creates care plans for each resident designed to support them in their day to day activities. Assisted living residents have private apartments and receive three meals a day as part of the Pleasurable dining program. During the day seniors can be spotted grabbing a coffee at the bistro, working out at the fitness center, watching the birds and traffic from the screened-in porch areas or working on their short game on the putting game.

Just a few minutes from East Market Street within a five-minute radius of several major shopping plazas, Brookdale Harrisonburg is located in a walkable neighborhood near most of the city’s major amenities. Located near an HTA bus line, assisted living residents have access to three chef-prepared meals a day in a community dining area, can enjoy private rooms and receive personalized care plans to ensure their needs are met on a daily basis. Seniors spend their days taking advantage of group outings to places like the Blue Ridge Parkway or relaxing in the sunny, enclosed courtyard behind the facility.

Located out in a hilly rural area, Oak Grove Manor is a small assisted living community that offers truly personalized care by two caregivers at all times. The senior community is located inside of a renovated home and treats residents to a bed and breakfast type of experience enhanced with personal assistance with the daily activities of life and mobility as required. Small numbers and experienced staff create a family-like atmosphere and encourage strong relationships between staff and residents. The small community has been a staple in the community since 1984, which is why we included it on our top 10 list.

Situated directly behind the Augusta Health Hospital Complex, Regency at Augusta is an assisted living and memory care community that provides supportive care and great access to medical care options. The facility offers three levels of assisted living based on individual care needs that include support for activities of daily living, housekeeping, medical coordination, incontinence care and linen services. Throughout the day residents are encouraged to stay busy and can often be found enjoying some fresh air in the North Garden, visiting with family in the lush resident lounges or catching a film with neighbors at the on-site movie theater. 

Located right off Stone Spring Road just a few minutes down the road from the Port Crossing Shopping Center, Bellaire at Stoneport is a modern assisted living and memory care community that offers personalized care in a sleek and upscale environment. Assisted living residents receive customized care plans that cater to their strengths and help fill the gaps. All residents receive three meals a day in a community dining area and have access to licensed nursing around the clock if problems arise. Each resident is encouraged to stay engaged with their community via an array of inviting amenities, which include a resident gardening area, movie theater, bistro, computer room and crafts area. We included Bellaire at Stoneport on our list for its comprehensive medical support.

Set back from the Jefferson Highway, The Retreat at Fisherville is a sleek and spacious assisted living and memory care community that offers residents personalized care and an open floor plan to encourage comfort and socialization. In fact, the welcoming layout of the facility is one reason why we placed it on our list. The community features three enclosed interior courtyards where residents can soak in the sun and outdoor dining options. All residents receive three gourmet meals prepared by an executive chef and snacks at the on-site bistro.

Located right off Highway 33 sprawled out across rolling land, Willow Estates Retirement is an upscale assisted living facility that prides itself on offering care for seniors who simply need a little assistance to maintain their independence. The facility has a rich 35-year history of providing care for local seniors and offers personalized care in a warm and hospitable setting. Residents have access to a nurse at all times, medication administration, assistance with the daily activities of living, housekeeping and linen service. In addition, all residents are treated to three nutritious meals in a community dining area and are encouraged to join in on a host of planned group activities.

Situated across the street from Lake Campbell, Sunnyside Retirement Community is a Lifeplan Community that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory support so that seniors can safely age in place. All assisted living residents receive specialized care plans that include housekeeping, laundry, licensed nurse access and daily meals. Residents can choose between private furnished or unfurnished rooms and are encouraged to take part in educational presentations and other social events like holiday parties and scheduled outings into the community. We included Sunnyside on our list for its gorgeous architecture and unique amenities like its rooftop terrace, private balconies, sprawling gardens and woodworking shop.