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Morningside Of Charlottesville

Morningside Of Charlottesville is an assisted living and memory care community in Charlottesville, VA.

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  • Interior

    A beautifully set dining table with elegant decor and cozy lighting.
  • Outdoors

    A group of seniors enjoying a relaxing afternoon on the patio with a dog.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a decorated bed, bedside lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a grand piano and bookshelves.
  • Building

    A modern building with multiple flags at the entrance and a spacious parking area.
  • Architecture

    A modern building entrance with well-maintained landscaping and a sidewalk under a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a floral bedspread and matching decor.
  • Trees

    A scenic view of a grassy field with trees and a hill under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, ambient lighting, and elegant decor.
  • Dining

    A formal dining room setup with a table elegantly arranged with plates, napkins, and glasses, surrounded by upholstered chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A neighborhood entrance sign surrounded by flowers and greenery.
  • Kitchen

    A kitchen corner featuring wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and decorative artwork on the wall.
  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby area featuring a patterned sofa and chair with a lamp on a side table.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa, lamp, artwork on the wall, a plant, and a wooden cabinet.

491 Crestwood Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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4.5 from 115 reviews
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Morningside Of Charlottesville Costs & Pricing

Morningside of Charlottesville offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Charlottesville city and the broader state of Virginia. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $3,175 per month, which is significantly lower than the city average of $4,601 and the state average of $4,436. The one-bedroom option at Morningside is priced at $4,435, closely aligning with the city's rate of $4,491 but notably higher than Virginia's average of $4,257. In contrast, the two-bedroom units are positioned at $7,185 per month - considerably above the city's average of $5,711 and state's average of $4,602. Overall, Morningside presents an appealing choice for individuals seeking affordability in studio living while remaining competitive in other unit types within the local market.

Floor plansMorningside Of CharlottesvilleCharlottesville cityVirginia
Studio$3,175$4,601$4,436
1 Bedroom$4,435$4,491$4,257
2 Bedrooms$7,185$5,711$4,602

Overall Review of Morningside Of Charlottesville

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Memory care feels personalized

Residents and families describe memory care support that focuses on engagement and compassion.

Multiple families mention the memory care unit and describe caregivers as loving, patient, and engaged with residents. Several reviews connect that approach to smoother transitions and better day-to-day comfort as dementia progresses. The community also offers specialized memory care programming and meal support for special dietary needs, which aligns with what families highlight during stays in the Bridge/Memory Care setting.

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Staff responsiveness and kindness

Across reviews, families consistently describe staff members as attentive, responsive, and caring.

A large share of reviewers say staff are kind, welcoming, and quick to help when families have questions or concerns. Several mention smooth admitting moves and frequent communication, including quick responses after touring or during transition periods. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raise issues around call-button response and staffing consistency, so experiences can vary depending on the situation.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents get a busy schedule, and families like seeing day-to-day engagement.

Many reviews highlight ongoing activities and social opportunities, including events in the facility and activities residents enjoy regularly. Families often describe improvements in social interaction after a move, with residents becoming more willing to participate. A few reviewers note that off-site outings or activity plans can be disrupted when staffing is stretched, but the overall pattern in the reviews is that activities are a meaningful part of life here.

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Dining matches special diets

Dining is a frequent point of conversation, with options for common dietary needs.

Several residents and families describe the dining experience positively, including meals that help residents stay engaged. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service, along with diets such as low/no sodium, diabetes, renal, and other special dietary restrictions. Still, some reviews complain about food quality and salt content, and a separate review says specialized low-salt or tailored menus were not met.

  • A neatly arranged dining room with a table set for a meal, featuring plates, cups, and folded napkins.
  • An elegantly set dining table with stylish decor and warm lighting.
  • A beautifully set dining table with elegant decor and cozy lighting.
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Costs are a recurring concern

Some reviewers feel pricing and billing outcomes created stress.

A few reviews describe financial pressure, including one reviewer saying the community was too expensive. Another mentions price increases and budget/service reductions after management changes. There is also a complaint about unexpected expenses tied to a care-related decision and a refund that was expected but not received.

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Staffing and service consistency

Some reviews mention staffing challenges that can affect timing and coverage.

While many families praise responsiveness, several reviewers describe shortages impacting care consistency. Reported issues include canceled activities at the last minute, medication delivery not always being on time, and delays when trying to reach staff after pressing a call button. One review also describes an incident involving a DNR order and communication with medical teams, which adds to concerns about process follow-through.

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Features

Housing

  • 115 resident community capacity 115 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charlottesville-Albermarle (7 miles away) Charlottesville-Albermarle (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Renal Renal
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Charlottesville, Virginia offers a variety of amenities and services within close proximity. There are several restaurants nearby, ranging from fast food options like McDonald's and Chick-Fil-A to more upscale dining at The Ivy Inn. For medical needs, there are multiple physicians' offices and hospitals within a short distance, including the renowned University of Virginia Hospital. Pharmacies such as Kroger and CVS are also conveniently located for medication needs. Places of worship such as St Paul's Memorial Church and University Baptist Church provide spiritual support for residents. Additionally, cafes like Starbucks and Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters offer a cozy atmosphere for socializing or relaxing. For entertainment, Regal Stonefield & IMAX theater is nearby, along with transportation options like Amtrak for easy travel. Parks such as Tonsler Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Charlottesville. Overall, this area provides a mix of essential services and recreational options suitable for seniors looking to live in a convenient and vibrant community.

Restaurants

  • The Ivy Inn (0.3 miles)
  • Ivy Provisions (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Peter Chang's China Grill (1 miles)
  • El Puerto (1 miles)
  • Arby's (1 miles)

Physicians

  • American Board of Urology (0.4 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates (0.6 miles)
  • UVA Colonnades Medical Associates (0.8 miles)
  • Uva Urology (1.4 miles)
  • Eye Clinic (1.4 miles)
  • Kidney Center Clinic (1.4 miles)
  • Elson Student Health Center (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center (0.4 miles)
  • Rector & Visitors of The University of Virginia (1.1 miles)
  • University Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • UVA Hospital 4 Central (1.6 miles)
  • University of Virginia Health System : Infectious Diseases Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • UVA 3 Central (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (1.8 miles)
  • Lewis & Clark Pharmaceuticals (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Timberlakes Drug Store (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul's Memorial Church (1.3 miles)
  • University Baptist Church (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters (1.6 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Mudhouse (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Stonefield & IMAX (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Tonsler Park (2.2 miles)
  • IX Art Park (2.5 miles)

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