Dunlop House, located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, is an assisted living and memory care facility designed to support seniors who need varying levels of daily assistance and supervision. The community specializes in providing both standard assisted living services and dedicated memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents at Dunlop House receive personalized support tailored to individual needs, including help with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, all of which can be provided with full assistance when necessary. The facility also emphasizes a home-like environment, with a range of engagement opportunities through social clubs, wellness programs, and organized group activities.
Medical and care support at Dunlop House includes 12- to 16-hour nursing services, on-site registered nurses, and regular visits from physicians and allied health professionals such as occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Medication management, pain management, wound care, diabetes care, and cardiac care are available, along with specialty services such as incontinence care, ambulatory care, hospice support, and psychiatric care for those who need it. The facility offers vision, hearing, podiatry, dental care, and visiting lab services. Rehabilitation therapies (OT, PT, SPL) can be accessed on-site for additional cost or through insurance coverage. The community is secured, especially in the memory care unit, to ensure resident safety, and accommodations are made for residents who require assistance with mobility.
Additional amenities and services at Dunlop House include a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning, yoga classes, and spiritual and cultural support for residents who identify as Catholic, Jewish, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Vietnamese speakers. Activities and social events are offered regularly, and there are various clubs and community groups available to promote socialization and engagement.
Family and resident reviews indicate appreciation for the facility’s clean environment, spacious rooms, and active programming, noting a positive atmosphere particularly within memory care. The leadership team is often praised for responsiveness and maintaining a welcoming setting. However, consistent concerns have been reported about chronic understaffing, delayed responses to call bells, and lapses in communication with families. Issues surrounding staff workload, turnover, and occasional management challenges have been cited, suggesting families should remain actively involved in monitoring their loved ones’ care. There have been no recent major expansions or changes at Dunlop House, and while many experiences are positive, prospective residents and families are encouraged to evaluate ongoing care quality and communication attentively.
Costs at this community start at $3,900 and range up to $4,800. The average price in the community is $4,180, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,712. 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.
