Masonic Home of Virginia, sometimes called MAHOVA, sits at 500 Masonic Ln in Montrose, VA, and offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and retirement options, and you'll find people there from all walks of life-mostly Masons, their wives, and widows, over 240 residents calling it home. The community supports seniors with daily living activities and care, including help with bathing, dressing, medication management, grooming, and more advanced medical support in their Care Center, with 24-hour supervision and skilled nursing on-site, and the Memory Support Center helps those with dementia. The place is licensed, requires an entry fee to move in, and leans on Masonic principles of family, neighborly love, and service. Apartments, cottages, and private rooms with bathrooms and kitchenettes give choices to residents-some units are two-bedroom, all come with air conditioning, cable TV, and telephone lines, and everyone has Wi-Fi. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services are available, and the staff manages all meals, serving three each day in a restaurant-style dining room, and they work with special diets including diabetes and allergy needs, with a professional chef making meals fresh daily.
The home has plenty of community rooms, such as a movie theater, activity room, music and arts room, library, fitness center, and several outdoor patios and gardens, so there's always something to do or a place to relax. The event calendar stays full, with arts and crafts, woodworking, gardening groups, movie nights, exercise classes-yoga and chair yoga-and live musical performances, plus group dinners, card games, and even sock hops. The grounds remain secured for safety with outdoor paths so folks can take a walk without worry, and there's room for everyone to join in on outdoor programs, offsite events, and resident-run clubs. Extra services like move-in help, concierge desk, free transportation, parking, and an on-site barber make living smooth for seniors who want convenience. The facility offers religious services, has support for family caregivers, and helps coordinate long-term care and insurance questions. Masonic Home of Virginia keeps a warm, supportive environment, aiming for dignity, flexibility, and peace of mind if a resident's health changes, offering activities to stay engaged, news through their Crown Jewel News Blog, and ways to keep in touch with family online. Their rating sits at 3.9 from 9 reviews. The community asks for payment by credit card or check and supplies both an all-inclusive pricing structure and options for various donation and support programs.