The Crossings at Blacksburg, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, is a senior living community offering a range of care options, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The facility supports residents in maintaining autonomy while offering tailored assistance for those who require help with daily activities. Specialized memory care services are available for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The community features restaurant-style dining, structured wellness and fitness programs, brain fitness activities, clubs, and social opportunities designed to promote engagement and well-being.
The Crossings at Blacksburg provides a comprehensive array of care and medical support. Residents benefit from on-site barber/beauty salon services, as well as access to speech and occupational therapy aimed at maintaining or improving function and communication abilities. Diabetes management, medication administration, podiatry, and incontinence care are available as needed. Staff are trained to provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Support is offered for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. For those living with memory impairment, a secured memory care community is available, intentionally designed to accommodate memory loss and enhance safety, with focused supervision and specialized programming. Laundry and dry-cleaning services help ensure residents' comfort, and yoga and chair yoga are offered for fitness. Brain fitness activities, including Dakim BrainFitness, are available to support cognitive health. The facility also accepts residents with psychiatric issues and provides both clinical and ancillary support services.
The facility’s transportation services include complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes, such as medical appointments, social outings, shopping trips, and community events, supporting residents’ independence and community engagement.
Based on resident and family feedback, The Crossings at Blacksburg is perceived as a clean and modern facility with a comfortable environment. Residents and families note an engaging and responsive staff, enjoyable meals, and a wide range of well-organized activities. The secure memory care unit is regarded favorably for its focus on safety and staff-resident interaction. However, some families have reported ongoing issues, including inconsistent billing practices, challenges with administrative follow-up, and concerns about staffing levels, particularly regarding nurse and aide coverage, management turnover, and overall responsiveness to residents’ healthcare needs. While daily interactions and amenities receive positive remarks, administrative and clinical consistency remain subjects of concern for certain families. As of early 2024, there have been no major recent expansions or changes announced for the community.
Costs at this community start at $3,600 and range up to $6,308. The average price in the community is $5,095, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,932. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.