Assisted Living

Private Residences

Assisted Living residents enjoy their own private studio with a full bath or one-bedroom apartment. TV is provided and telephone service is available. Each apartment has an emergency call system, with a pull cord and two-way intercom. Of course our staff regularly monitors the resident's medical needs.

Abundant Services

Speech, occupational and physical therapy are available on-site, when it is requested for a resident by their physician. We also provide transportation to local doctor's appointments.

All residents in assisted living receive three nutritionally balanced meals per day in either the main dining room or the Virginia Room.

Housekeeping, maintenance, security and laundry needs are provided to all residents.

Of course our staff regularly monitors the resident's medical needs.

Three Levels of Assistance

Residential
Offers the resident assistance by certified nurse aides with one of the activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, or toileting and bowel and bladder care. In addition, residential residents may receive memory assistance and medication assistance from licensed practical nurses.

Regular Assisted Living
Offers assistance with up to three activities of daily living, and medications by licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants. Nursing staff make doctors' appointments and administer medications under doctor's orders.

Intensive Assisted Living
Offers more comprehensive assistance with four or more activities of daily living.

For more Information please contact us at 1-757-787-4343 or write to us: The Hermitage on the Eastern Shore, 23610 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417 E-mail: RWebb@vumh.org