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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alto, VA

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Virginia is $7,372, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Alto area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Alto, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $7,372 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Alto

Recent reviews for memory care in Alto

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

5.0
So far so good at The Colonnades. It is faultless. The grounds are wooded with trails. The cottage that I am in is magnificent. I am getting value because I am single, I have no children, so yes it is a bargain. They have a very good team here. I get to have my belongings laundered every week. ...
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The Barclay at Charlottesville

3.6
Very nice facility. Clean, well kept. Lots of amenities. Family involvement in memory care is phenomenal. Hands on staff, overall, is very dedicated and hardworking and loving. Chronically understaffed (like everywhere) but it's getting better. Upper management isn't great so they lose a lot ...
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Alto review score based on 184 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 55 Alto memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alto 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

Alto review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Alto, VA55 facilities
8.1
Buena Vista, VA61 facilities
8.1
Lexington, VA62 facilities

Review subcategories for Alto 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 184 reviews of 55 Alto memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alto 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.
Alto, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.8
Friendliness
3.0
3.9
Care services
2.8
3.6
Staff
2.9
3.8
Meals & dining
2.6
3.5
Activities
2.7
3.4
Value for cost*
2.7
3.5
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Alto memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alto memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alto, 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 Alto 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 Alto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alto, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.1%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.9%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alto 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 Alto Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alto, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alto 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 Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alto, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.4%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Alto 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 Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alto, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alto 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 Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alto, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Alto

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 Alto protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and The Estates at Charlottesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alto, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 64 memory care facilities near Alto, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Alto, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 64 memory care facilities near you in Alto, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alto, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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