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The Blake at Charlottesvile in Charlottesville, VA

The Blake at Charlottesvile is an assisted living and memory care community in Charlottesville, VA.

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547 Rio Road West, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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Overall Review of The Blake at Charlottesvile

common 20 reviews mention this

Friendly, helpful staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, supportive, and responsive.

A large portion of reviews highlight consistently friendly, attentive staff members and note that people feel greeted, supported, and treated with respect. Several reviewers mention specific team members and concierge-style help with day-to-day needs, transitions, and follow-through. A few comments also point to warmth and professionalism in how staff interact with both residents and visitors.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities and social life

Many reviews point to an active schedule with social events and group engagement.

Residents are described as staying engaged through events like Bingo and other scheduled activities, including outings. Families often connect improved mood and social connection to the community’s programming. Reviews also mention dedicated activity-focused staff in memory care and residents participating in activities during visits.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining and chef-led meals

Food and meal service get multiple mentions, including praise for quality.

Several reviewers explicitly single out food and meal service, with one describing the food service as top notch and another calling out healthy meals as part of a better quality of life. There are also comments that residents enjoy meals and that the kitchen and dining experience feel strong. Reviews also reference support around special diets as part of care needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care support is a mixed picture

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and care execution.

While many reviews praise care and medication support, other reviewers describe serious problems tied to staffing and follow-through. One review says the community is extremely short staffed and describes delays in getting help to families. Another addresses memory care concerns involving missed medication doses, and another discusses difficulties with daily care routines and supervision. Together, these mixed accounts suggest that care consistency may vary by situation or unit.

common 12 reviews mention this

Well-kept building and clean rooms

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-maintained environment.

Across both tours and longer visits, reviewers commonly describe the facility as clean, tidy, and well maintained. Multiple comments mention spotless conditions and attention to upkeep, including housekeeping and general cleanliness in shared spaces. Some also describe the environment as visually appealing when they first walk in.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charlottesville-Albermarle (4 miles away) Charlottesville-Albermarle (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • EyeOne (0.1 miles)
  • Atlantic Coast Orthopaedic Specialists Plc (0.6 miles)
  • Albemarle Square Family Health (0.6 miles)
  • Rakes Gary (0.6 miles)
  • Albemarle Dermatology And Spa (0.7 miles)
  • Piedmont Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Albemarle Arthritis Associates (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Lewis & Clark Pharmaceuticals (1.2 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (1.5 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • Red Lobster (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.6 miles)
  • Al Carbon Chicken (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Wood Grill Buffet (0.8 miles)
  • Guadalajara (1.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Stonefield & IMAX (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (3.7 miles)
  • Mudhouse (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Ivy Creek United Methodist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Evergreen Baptist Church (3.4 miles)
  • St Paul's Memorial Church (3.6 miles)
  • University Baptist Church (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Pen Park (2.9 miles)
  • Darden Towe Park (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center (3.5 miles)
  • Rector & Visitors of The University of Virginia (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (3.8 miles)

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