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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alpha, VA
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 $5,254 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 92 communities, read 2033 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va. Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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.
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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My mother was approved for assisted living here, she was in rehab and then skilled care since October of last year. Initially, she was there for rehab and skilled care and then she got a little better, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Alpha, VA
The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $5,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,793 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alpha, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alpha, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Alpha
Recent reviews for memory care in Alpha
The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Shalom Parkside Senior Living 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
Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
5.0
They genuinely care, and they've proved it. During the Covid outbreak when my mom was there, I watched the administrators work excessive hours to fill in the holes and to also help out their staff. The facility itself is good, and there is plenty of room for the residents to move around. The ...
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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 Morningside in the West ...
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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 Morningside of Bellgrade, the community and grounds are beautiful and clean, with a secured garden area for residents. Families at Runk and Pratt of Forest appreciate being greete ...
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Alpha review score based on 436 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 436 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
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 436 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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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
74.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.8%
72.1%
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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
71.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
26.4%
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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
61.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.4%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.1%
18.2%
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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%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
23.1%
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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
72.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.4%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
37%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 92 memory care facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Alpha, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 92 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 $1048 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Alpha, Virginia is $5,254. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alpha, Virginia typically starts at $1048. 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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