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Memory care in Alpha offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alpha is about $5,293 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 93 communities, read 2186 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Blake at Charlottesville
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11 Floor plan available
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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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Very nice place with nice caregivers. Food in dining room is not great and not an abundance of activities. Overall a nice place but limited options for daily activities and food. Very friendly and helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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1. 4. Would be a 5 but our salesman resigned shortly after my brother moved in and we were not transitioned to a new liaison before he left. He was wonderful! 2. Very clean and inviting 3. Staff was very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside at Bellgrade sets the stage for our residents to increase their quality of life. Our excellent program offers a balanced nutritional plan, which complements the medication management delivery plan. When the health of an individual is viewed, diet and medications go together. When they...
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I liked that the weekday staff had low turnover. In general weekday staff was better/more helpful and knowledgeable than weekend staff.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living opened in 2007 with a variety of apartments ranging from studios, different styles of one bedroom/living room suites, and two bedroom apartments. We are a single level building in a lovely residential neighborhood on a quiet street but still...
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AH has been a great place for my husband, who has dementia. The staff is very caring and I feel like he is safe there. PT has been great. His walking has improved considerably, and OT has done a great job...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Auburn Hill at Swift Creek ReservoirSet against the serenity and stunning views of the Swift Creek Reservoir, Auburn Hill offers you a welcoming and comfortable environment where you can easily adapt, thrive and enjoy life—just like at home. Recently received OurHealth’s Gold award for “Best...
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The director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Combining Good Times, Great People, & a Whole Lot of HeartWelcome to Shalom Gardens & Shalom Parkside, a senior living experience shining with warmth and connection!From shared laughter during events to quiet chats with neighbors who feel like family—ours is a vibrant community buzzing...
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
Photo of Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond
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We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
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Photo of The Barclay at Tuckahoe
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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25 reviews
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Everyone is friendly and always offer to help and are willing to chat whenever needed. Again, because of the turnover in the management it is difficult to know about changes and such. Everyone is happy with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Barclay at Charlottesville
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Brookdale Midlothian
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My husband was there only a few days under Hospice. The staff was professional and kind. And took a lot of care during his last days. Hospice was good but the Brookdale staff took the lead. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you’ve reached the time in your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy life, then our community in the historic city of Midlothian, Va., is ready and waiting for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and...
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Photo of English Meadows Fishersville Campus
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Love their personal care with the family friendly environment. They treat your loved one like family. The food is excellent and the staff actively engages your loved one. They keep me up to date on any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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Mom can be very difficult and belligerent sometimes. The staff are excellent dealing with her and redirecting to calm her down. They take good care of her even when she is in her moods. I feel welcome when...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior Alzheimer's / Memory Care Cottage - Midlothian VABuilt upon the proven memory care "Cottage" model, we are excited to provide the perfect home for your loved one living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Our team of friendly, trained professionals is here to provide 24-hour specialized...
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It is very very good. Everyone is so nice. Bee have so many things to do we craft cook see wonderful people with lots a talent. I was an activity director and I did many many things with my residents. This...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities is a family-owned and operated healthcare enterprise that has been devoted to providing quality service and care to seniors in the greater Lynchburg area since 1992. We are proud to be one of only 15% of the assisted living communities in Virginia who...
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Photo of Elizabeth House Assisted Living
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Although it is a self pay facility, we love the fact that the rate is flat and never changes from $[removed] per month. The facility itself is wonderful. They serve 3 meals a day in the cafeteria, or you can...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Fabulous facility in the heart of Charlottesville. Beautiful home setting with a wonderful community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Home in CharlottesvilleWhat may strike you first about Martha Jefferson House isn’t really the House at all, but what is around it. The House sits on a private cul-de-sac, lined with old trees, and close to the beautifully landscaped grounds of the University of Virginia. In the heart of...
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My Mother has been making her home at the Lodge at Old Trail for 4 years now. She enjoys having an outdoor balcony where she can bird watch and have her plants. My Mom has a cat and many of her neighbors...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Old Trail officially opened its doors on May 18, 2012 and has been welcoming residents ever since. The Lodge is designed to offer an ideal setting for an enjoyable, fulfilling lifestyle. We are located in Crozet, Virginia in the heart of Old Trail Village, a vibrant...
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We are very pleased and thankful for the care my father is receiving. We were also extremely grateful to A Place for Mom for supporting and guiding us through the process. There is easy access to the main...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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There are a small number of apartments at Anthology, so my 91 year old mother has been able to make friends quickly. She is not overwhelmed. The staff is caring and willing to do extras for the residents. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Alpha, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $5,293 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,880 per month.

Memory care costs in Alpha, VA, vs. nearby cities

Alpha, VA
$5,293/mo
$5,337/mo

Memory care costs in Alpha, VA, vs. state and national averages

Alpha, VA
$5,293/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Alpha, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,293/mo

Memory care costs in Alpha, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,127/mo
Studio
$5,880/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,258/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,581/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alpha, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,293/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,245/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,429/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, VA:$5,293/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, VA:$5,245/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, VA:$4,429/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Alpha, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alpha and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Alpha, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alpha have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alpha, VA$6,256/mo$5,604/mo+11.6%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Alpha, VA
2024 average cost:$6,256/mo
2023 average cost:$5,604/mo
Percent change:+11.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alpha

Recent reviews for memory care in Alpha

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Individualized care and attention for memory care residents. Several reviews highlight the importance of individualized care for memory care residents across various communities. For instance, at The Pearl at Watkins Centre, families express their appreciation for the caregivers' attentiveness to their loved ones, who are given autonomy and kindness. At ...
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Friendly, caring staff members across communities. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of staff members in different communities. For example, at Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff genuinely care about the elderly residents and are not just there for a paycheck. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Memory care residents benefit from a variety of activities, according to numerous reviews. Communities like Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury and Regency at Augusta provide stimulating activities that help keep residents engaged and active. The activities director at The Estates at West End ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff members and families is important for keeping everyone informed and addressing care needs. At The Pearl at Watkins Centre, families appreciate the frequent meetings with the director and the availability of staff members to discuss concerns. The ...
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Attentiveness to residents' dietary needs and preferences. Several reviews emphasize the importance of catering to residents' dietary needs and preferences. For example, at Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, the executive chef knows what they are doing when it comes to accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Spring Arbor ...
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Secure and clean community spaces. Cleanliness and security are essential factors for residents and their families in a senior living community. At Bellgrade Estates Senior Living, the community and grounds are beautiful and clean, with a secured garden area for residents. Families at Runk and Pratt of Forest appreciate being ...
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Alpha review score based on 408 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 408 reviews of 81 Alpha memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alpha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alpha review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Alpha, VA81 facilities
8.1
Dillwyn, VA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Alpha memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 408 reviews of 81 Alpha memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alpha resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alpha, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Alpha memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alpha memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alpha Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Alpha

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alpha protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 93 memory care facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Alpha, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 93 memory care facilities near you in Alpha, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alpha, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alpha, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alpha, Virginia ranges from $950 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Alpha, Virginia is $5,293. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alpha, Virginia typically starts at $950. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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