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Birch Gardens in Staunton, VA

Birch Gardens is an assisted living community in Staunton, VA.

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Birch Gardens in Staunton, VA

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12 Royal Dr, Staunton, VA 24401

To contact a resident: (540) 886-5007

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 25 reviews
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Overall Review of Birch Gardens

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24-hour care support for needs

Residents describe around-the-clock support and careful help with care routines.

Several residents and families mention 24-hour care and responsiveness for ongoing needs. Reviews also describe medication being managed and help coordinating daily care tasks like wound care and diabetes monitoring. The community’s care services include 24-hour call and supervision support, along with medication management and diabetes-related care.

common 15 reviews mention this

Care staff are repeatedly praised

Staff warmth and attentiveness come up again and again in reviews.

Across the reviews, families describe staff and management as professional, kind, and responsive, and they repeatedly say residents feel cared for and safe. Multiple accounts mention staff patience, help during transitions, and day-to-day attentiveness, including support from nursing through the kitchen and housekeeping teams. This is consistent with the community offering assistance with activities of daily living and medication management services.

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Dining and meals feel strong

Meals are a frequent bright spot for residents and families.

Residents and families describe the quality of meals positively and mention enjoying food and the dining experience. One review specifically highlights home-cooked meals served in a large, sunny dining room, while another calls out excellent meals. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and provides meals, including support aligned to diabetes-related and special dietary restrictions.

  • A lively gathering where attendees are engaged in a presentation.
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Activities and shared spaces

Residents describe activities and inviting places to gather.

Reviews mention community activities that range from games and crafts to church services, along with areas for sitting and conversation. Families also describe the setting as more than a private room, pointing to shared spaces that support day-to-day life. This aligns with the community offering scheduled daily activities, community-sponsored activities, and devotional services off-site.

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Safety cues and a clean environment

Families highlight safety details and an uncluttered, welcoming feel.

Several reviews emphasize that residents seemed safe and well cared for, including reassurance about supervision and a facility feel that supports comfort. One family specifically contrasts the environment with what they describe as an odor issue common elsewhere, while another mentions a fenced and locked property. The community also lists 24-hour supervision and outdoor space, which matches the safety-focused themes in reviews.

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Dementia fit can be uneven

Some reviews warn that dementia support may not meet every family’s needs.

While many reviews describe strong care for residents with dementia, a couple of others raise concerns about whether the program is appropriate for cognitive impairment and urge families to verify details before moving in. One negative review also describes an especially difficult experience during assessment and move-in logistics. If you’re comparing options for dementia needs, these reviews suggest confirming expectations about activities, staffing qualifications, and day-to-day support.

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Features

Housing

  • 39 resident community capacity 39 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Shenandoah Valley Regional (12 miles away) Shenandoah Valley Regional (12 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

The area surrounding Staunton, Virginia offers a range of convenient amenities for seniors looking to settle in a peaceful and welcoming community. With several pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians located within a short distance, residents can easily access healthcare services as needed. There are also various dining options nearby, including familiar chains like McDonald's and Cracker Barrel, as well as local favorites such as Mrs. Rowe's Catering. Places of worship of different denominations are available for spiritual nourishment, while cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread provide spaces for socializing over coffee. Transportation options like car rentals and the Amtrak station offer easy travel opportunities, while local theaters like the Shenandoah Shakespear Black Friars Theater cater to cultural interests. Overall, this part of Staunton presents a well-rounded environment with essential amenities and recreational opportunities for seniors seeking a comfortable and vibrant community to call home.

Pharmacies

  • Fishersville Family Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Augusta Medical Center Prescrs (1.2 miles)
  • Augusta Health Outpatient Phar (1.7 miles)
  • Fishersville Family Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Klock Pharmacy Waynesboro (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Staunton Dialysis (0.2 miles)
  • University of Virginia Health System (1.3 miles)
  • Augusta Medical Center (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • EyeOne (1.2 miles)
  • Augusta Health Cardiology - Heart & Vascular Center (1.2 miles)
  • Orthopedic Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Gray, Thomas Dr - Augusta Health Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Augusta Health Sleep Lab (1.2 miles)
  • UVA Augusta Plastic Surgery (1.2 miles)
  • Augusta Pediatrics (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill (2.2 miles)
  • Mrs Rowe's Catering (2.3 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.5 miles)
  • Waffle House (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Blue Ridge Church Of Christ (2.2 miles)
  • Reality Church (2.3 miles)
  • Cornerstone Church of Augusta (2.6 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (3.5 miles)
  • Rebirth International (4.8 miles)
  • Covenant Presbyterian Church (5 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • By & By (4.9 miles)
  • Réunion Bakery & Espresso (4.9 miles)
  • Staunton Coffee Company (4.9 miles)
  • Crucible Coffee Roasters (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Eagles Nest Flight Service (3.7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4 miles)
  • Amtrak Station-STA (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Shenandoah Shakespear Black Friars Theater (4.9 miles)
  • Staunton Performing Arts Center (4.9 miles)

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