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Memory care in Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs is about $5,167 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 607 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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I have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Alum Springs, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alum Springs is $5,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,283 per month.

Memory care costs in Alum Springs, VA, vs. nearby cities

Alum Springs, VA
$5,167/mo
$5,074/mo
$5,143/mo

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

Alum Springs, VA
$5,167/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,167/mo

Memory care costs in Alum Springs, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,128/mo
Studio
$5,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,534/mo

Senior living costs in Alum Springs 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: Alum Springs, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlum Springs, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,167/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,167/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,869/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Alum Springs, VA:$5,167/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Alum Springs, VA:$5,167/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Alum Springs, VA:$4,869/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Alum Springs, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alum Springs 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
Alum Springs, VA$6,339/mo$5,710/mo+11.0%
Virginia$6,691/mo$6,060/mo+10.4%
National$6,429/mo$6,063/mo+6.0%
Alum Springs, VA
2024 average cost:$6,339/mo
2023 average cost:$5,710/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,691/mo
2023 average cost:$6,060/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,429/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alum Springs

Recent reviews for memory care in Alum Springs

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford

4.3
The staff is fantastic. They are friendly and helpful. The facility is always very clean. The rooms are a great size. The Program Coordinator and activities team are incredible. There is always something to do and opportunities to gather with other residents. As far as the food goes, I ...
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Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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TerraBella Salem

3.1
We chose Brookdale because my sister and her son visited a few places and they liked this one the best. The room sizes here seemed adequate. The food was better when it was served in the dining area, once COVID started the food was not as good when it was served in the room. Their billing was ...
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Alum Springs review score based on 139 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 139 reviews of 36 Alum Springs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alum Springs 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

Alum Springs review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Alum Springs, VA36 facilities
6.6
Pulaski, VA10 facilities
7.5
Dublin, VA50 facilities

Review subcategories for Alum Springs 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 139 reviews of 36 Alum Springs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alum Springs 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.
Alum Springs, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Alum Springs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alum Springs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alum Springs, 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 Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alum Springs, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alum Springs, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alum Springs, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alum Springs, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alum Springs 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 Alum Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alum Springs, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Alum Springs

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