Bridgewater is a peaceful small town located just 7 miles from Harrisonburg in Virginia. The town has a population of 6,145, and around 23.2% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors living in Bridgewater have access to a range of medical services offered by Sentara Health at the Bridgwater Health Center and the Sentara RMH Medical Center.
Nursing homes offer medical supervision and monitoring as well as assistance with the tasks of daily living to seniors with chronic conditions who require constant care. Registered nurses administer the care in nursing homes and because of this, nursing home care is often the most expensive option available. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, nursing home care in Bridgewater is relatively expensive in comparison to the national average of $7,756. The monthly average cost for a semiprivate room in Bridgewater is $9,125. Consequently, seniors living in Bridgewater 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 nursing home care and other care options in Bridgewater, as well as listing free resources for seniors in the town.
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302 N 2nd St, Bridgewater, VA 22812
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We went and saw Bridgewater Retirement Community. We were very impressed by them. We were visiting friends who live there. They're in a duplex house. They have their own quarters and garage and all that. They have access to all common areas, which is..."
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302 N 2nd St, Bridgewater, VA 22812
"Simple pleasures. Abundant life. Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Bridgewater Retirement Community is ideally located to offer..."
READ MORE339 Westminister Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All I can say Is Wow! Shenandoah Nursing was the best choice for our father. My family began looking for long term care for my father and we've been on Shenandoah's wait list for a long while. I can see now why there Is a wait list. The staff are wo..."
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1475 VIRGINIA AVENUE, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was a patient at Oak Lea (2024) and also at a later date this year, my husband required care at Oak Lea. I had back surgery requiring assistance, and my husband had a four-wheeler accident with a broken leg and other injuries that needed to be loo..."
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3935 Sunnyside Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is now at Sunnyside Retirement Community. Primarily, it has just been a wonderful experience. All the levels of staff (the doctors, the nurses, the health aides, and the physical therapists) are very caring, very professional, and al..."
READ MORE501 Oak Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I have an aunt and an uncle who has been living at Summit Square for almost 3 years. It was the best I've ever seen. There is nothing that Summit Square will not take care of. It's also one of the few places that have transportation, not just to a gr..."
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1501 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My husband and I will be moving to The Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. We choose it because we have a daughter, a son-in-law and grandchildren in that area. I am also from that area so it feels like I am going back home. I like their set up ..."
READ MORE94 Mountain Vista Drive, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother moved into Stuarts Drafts Retirement Community, it's very nice, and we liked it very much. The food is very good, and the staff is very nice, and attentive. They serve a dinner meal daily, there's an additional charge for that, and they hav..."
READ MORE315 EAST LEE HIGHWAY, New Market, VA 22844
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Life Care Center of New Market is excellent. My father was there for rehab and now he's there in the skilled nursing center. Both times were excellent. The staff is excellent. The room is very clean. The atmosphere is excellent. I would tell everyone..."
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1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I have been to VMRC a number of times. Everybody seems to enjoy it. I also have friends there, so that's the biggest thing. The staff is very welcoming, very nice, and very thoughtful. However, I need to get something near an elevator because the hal..."
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1221 Rosser Avenue , Waynesboro, VA 22980
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Avante was very clean. But like most nursing homes they're underpaid and overworked. There were too many people to care for. But I don't blame them. My father had Alzheimer's and he was in the process of getting hospice when he passed. ..."
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9137 North Congress Street, New Market, VA 22844
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother has been here about 25 years an is handicapped. He LOVES it. I would highly recommend it. It is not new but they give them love food an fun an all they need.Very reasonable. Any visits to them will b very appreciated by them as most get no..."
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1410A North Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401
3.7
(9 reviews)
"The apartments at The Legacy are incredibly spacious! I have not been able to find any other apartments like them at any Assisted Living communities in the Staunton area. My family has had good interactions with the staff. Stanford and Kate were VERY..."
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224 Fishersville Road, Fishersville, VA 22939
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Overall the Living Waters facility was accommodating and provided an intimate environment for my grandparents. We liked that the facility was a smaller remodelled house instead of a more institutionalized building. The staff was polite and when we ex..."
READ MORE94 South Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife is in Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing. I like the care she's getting. I like how clean they keep it. They take good care of her and take care of her needs. It's nice and clean. It's like any brick home. The grass is cut and the bushes a..."
READ MORE83 CROSSROADS LANE, Fishersville, VA 22939
2.4
(27 reviews)
"Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was a wonderful place. The staff was very friendly and informative. They were able to help us. They showed us the dining area, activities area, the rooms, and the overall areas of the place. It was very clean..."
READ MORE1410 NORTH AUGUSTA STREET, Staunton, VA 24401
2.0
(4 reviews)
"The nursing staff was wonderful and caring .also the therapy staff Erica ,brandy,Melissa, Becky were the most caring group and worked with you to get over your stumps in the path.I am truly blessed to have them...."
READ MORE1225 RESERVOIR STREET, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
1.6
(6 reviews)
"The people who work there are very nice. I know they had my grandparent's best interests at heart. I thought it was cute that they had room mates. My grandparents got along well with their roommates and they were always happy to talk to us when we wo..."
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1221 Rosser Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
"Welcome to Avante at Wanesboro! The motto of this city � �hospitality in the valley� � also applies to Avant� at Waynesboro, a skilled nursi..."
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512 Houston Street, Staunton, VA 24402
"Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a senior living provider located in Staunton, VA. It offers a variety of care types including Short-..."
READ MORESeniors looking at nursing home care facilities in the Bridgewater area may be interested to see how it compares in cost to other nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point, the cost of care in Bridgewater is higher than the national average of $7,756 and the Virginia state average of $7,665.
The average monthly cost of care is lower in Blacksburg ($7,665), Lynchburg ($6,644), Charlottesville ($7,452) and Virginia Beach ($7,665) than in Bridgewater.
Bridgewater
$9,125
Virginia
$7,665
The United States
$7,756
Blacksburg
$7,665
Lynchburg
$6,644
Charlottesville
$7,452
Virginia Beach
$7,665
Bridgewater’s average monthly nursing home care costs are $9,125 for a semiprivate room and $9,855 for a private room.
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.
The lowest cost care option is generally adult day care, but data for that option was unavailable for Bridgewater. Both home care and home health care services have an average monthly fee of $4,761. Assisted living has a monthly average cost of $6,286. At the high end of the cost scale, nursing home care has an average monthly fee of $9,125 for a semiprivate room and $9,855 for a private room.
Home care
$4,761
Home health care
$4,761
Assisted living
$6,286
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Nursing home care (private room)
$9,855
Note: Data for Bridgewater was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Harrisonburg, was used instead.
These resources may help seniors who are looking for services in Bridgewater that will assist them to safely age in place for as long as possible. One resource provides information for seniors on the various state health insurance plans and the financial options available to seniors who are looking at making the move to a nursing home care facility in the near future.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VPAS Senior Transportation | (540) 383-6855 | VPAS provides transport to seniors aged 60 and over and adults with disabilities. The service is free of charge but donations are appreciated. Door-to-door transport is provided in wheelchair-friendly buses and the drivers are able to provide support to seniors getting on the bus. Transport is available to non-emergency medical appointments, grocery stores and social services. Rides need to be booked at least a day in advance. The website additionally lists alternative transport options for seniors in the area. |
| Meals on Wheels | (540) 615-5341 | The Meals on Wheels program delivers hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over. To be eligible for the program, seniors need to be unable to leave their home without assistance, able to remain safely at home with the support of meal services and not have regular assistance at home. The meals are delivered by staff and volunteers on a daily basis from Monday to Friday. Two frozen meals are provided for weekends. There is no charge for the meals but donations are appreciated to help keep the program running. |
| VICAP | (540) 615-5341 | VICAP is the Virginia state health insurance counseling program for seniors. The program is funded by the federal government and the state of Virginia. Teams of trained counselors provided free and unbiased information on a one-to-one basis to seniors. Counselors can assist seniors in finding the right state health insurance plan for their particular requirements and assist them in applying for the plan. The counselors can explain the various financial assistance options available to seniors who require long-term or short-term care in a nursing home facility and help them to apply for any assistance that they may eligible for. |
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