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Assisted Living
Features
Housing
42 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Shenandoah Valley Regional (17 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Description
Stuarts Draft Christian Home in Stuarts Draft, VA is an assisted living community that provides a range of amenities and care services to ensure a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for residents. The community offers fully furnished accommodations with cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and telephone services. Each resident is provided with a kitchenette to prepare meals at their convenience.
The community strives to support the physical well-being of residents by offering 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Caregivers also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure proper medication management and assist with diabetes diets or special dietary restrictions. Move-in coordination and transportation arrangements for medical appointments are available to make the transition smooth for new residents.
In addition to providing essential care services, Stuarts Draft Christian Home promotes mental wellness through its mental wellness program. Residents can participate in scheduled daily activities organized by the community or even take part in resident-run activities. This encourages social engagement and fosters a sense of belonging among residents.
Located conveniently near multiple cafes, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals, residents have easy access to various amenities and services nearby. The community aims to provide a comfortable living environment where residents can enjoy their retirement years while receiving the necessary care and support they need.
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Stuarts Draft Family Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
Augusta Health Outpatient Phar (3.9 miles)
Augusta Medical Center Prescrs (4.4 miles)
Klock Pharmacy Waynesboro (4.7 miles)
Fishersville Family Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
Physicians
UVA Stuarts Draft Family Practice (1.9 miles)
Caitlin A. Going, PA (1.9 miles)
Augusta Health Urgent Care (2.7 miles)
Shenandoah Dermatology and Aesthetics (3.1 miles)
Sentara Waynesboro Internal (3.1 miles)
ABC Children's Health Center (3.7 miles)
Savola Aesthetic Dermatology Center (3.8 miles)
Restaurants
Miller's Bake Shoppe (2.4 miles)
Hardee's (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (3.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill (3.2 miles)
Wendy's (3.4 miles)
McDonald's (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Southern Baptist Convention (2.6 miles)
God's Place (3 miles)
Cornerstone Church of Augusta (3 miles)
Reality Church (3.2 miles)
Calvary United Methodist (3.6 miles)
Blue Ridge Church Of Christ (3.7 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (4.8 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Hospitals
University of Virginia Health System (4.2 miles)
Augusta Medical Center (5 miles)
Staunton Dialysis (5.6 miles)
Virginia Baptist Hospital (7 miles)
Transportation
Eagles Nest Flight Service (4.2 miles)
Parks
Shenandoah National Park - Rockfish Gap Entrance Station (7.3 miles)
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