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The Barclay at Charlottesville

343 Archer Avenue, Charlottesville, VA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 3.833 reviewsRead reviews

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About The Barclay at Charlottesville

The Barclay at Charlottesville in Charlottesville, VA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

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3.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Review for The Barclay at Charlottesville

I would give them a -1. I am not happy with them. They charged us for 5 days for room and assistance and she had not been admitted. After admission she died 3 days later and they through automated debits charged us for 1 month 2 days after she died. It took 3 weeks and multiple calls to get money back. [community removed] and Barclay are owned by same corporation. Both sell hard and under deliver.

AnonymousMarch 2, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

My sister -in-law moved in and middle of winter storms. Sales staff Olivia has been amazing to work with. She has helped coordinate all the details large and small. (In middle of ice storm). All staff has be so welcoming. My sister-in-law loves all the activities, the food is wonderful, the bistro is an added bonus in case you want to go grab something for a late breakfast or early lunch. Happy hour is amazing with music , finger foods and drinks. She said if you go hungry around there, it has to be your own fault …

Judy WFebruary 16, 2026Seniorly

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

My friend is moving into The Barclay at Charlottesville. I went there and I liked it. My friend liked it too. The people who were there seemed to be able to accommodate all his needs. It fell in very perfectly. What I like is just the place felt very well attended, very clean, very lush, and very high-end. When you walk in, you feel like you're in a five-star hotel. His room has nice floors and window trim. It felt like it was high-class. When I looked at the menu and tried to get a sense of the quality of the…

Rich048February 10, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

Overall, a positive experience for our family and I'm hopeful for some improvement

Many of the aides are not friendly or proactive, forcing my mom to wait and ask for help repeatedly. The activities are wonderful but they now divide IL and AL activities, which makes Mom feel less than and causes divide in the community. The facility is very nice and makes Mom feel special but repairs are slow. Her room is very small. That, combined with the low level of care makes the price tag hard to swallow. Overall, this was a good move for her in addressing her loneliness and need for occasional care (wh…

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 17, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Overall wonderful experience

Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her father. My moms decline in memory was very quick and it was difficult but this move has worked out very well for her.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Pam BMay 4, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

My grandmother moved in a few months ago, and it's been like night and day! She lived alone before this and wasn't able to get out much aside from when we visited but every time I've spoken to her over the phone she's told me all about getting to know her neighbors and how nice all of the staff are. I haven't gotten the chance to visit her yet but she's said the food was very good and that the serving staff were really kind.

Vanessa LMay 2, 2025Seniorly

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Guest Meals

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Activities On-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Water Aerobics
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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