Charlottesville, Virginia
Martha Jefferson House
1600 Gordon Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Photos
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- Profile published
About this community
Martha Jefferson House is a nonprofit senior living community at 1600 Gordon Ave in Charlottesville, offering independent living, assisted living and long-term nursing care. The community is centered on a 1921 Georgian-style brick mansion with landscaped grounds, and it was founded in 1957. It sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac near the University of Virginia, with shops, parks, museums, theaters and a library close by.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Martha Jefferson House. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Martha Jefferson House.
Care & support
The Carlyle wing provides around-the-clock nursing assistance for long-term and respite care, in 24 private and 2 semi-private rooms.
Nursing care is staffed by licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants and a Medical Director.
Brookwood Therapeutic Services is on site and provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to residents and to the outpatient community.
Care plans are person-centered, and assisted living supports residents who need help with activities of daily living.
Rooms & living spaces
The Perry Wing has one- and two-bedroom apartments of 825 to 1,250 square feet with modern kitchens, two bathrooms, radiant floor heating, hardwood floors and private laundry.
Eleanor's Landing offers suite apartments on the second floor of the original mansion for assisted living, each with its own historical features.
Hunter's Way has suite and studio apartments of 200 to 400 square feet on three floors, with kitchenettes, walk-in tiled showers and community laundry access.
Shared spaces & amenities
Hunter's Way apartments share a rooftop terrace with views of the University of Virginia grounds and the mountains, and the Perry Wing apartments overlook a landscaped courtyard.
Location & getting around
The community is at 1600 Gordon Ave in Charlottesville, a short distance from the University of Virginia and downtown.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Martha Jefferson House. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
