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Memory care in Big Spring 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 Big Spring is about $5,226 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 81 communities, read 1052 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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We're very happy with how things are going with Dutch Haven! It's a wonderful place with a caring and interactive staff. The facility itself, is inviting and clean, and they take excellent care of all of...
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.
Dutch Haven Adult Home is an assisted living facility that is located in Maurertown, Virginia, which is within the beautiful boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley and is near Winchester, VA. We are proud to specialize in the care and well-being of our residentÆs that are diagnosed with dementia...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard.  Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor 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.
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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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.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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.
Marshall Manor provides gracious Assisted Living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a beautifully designed setting, our program places its emphasis on hospitality and quality of life, while offering a full range of amenities and services. Our Special Needs Program is for moderate to...
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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, 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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood.  Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees.  We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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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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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, 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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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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.
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, 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.
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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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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Not quite 5 stars but very good. Very nice salt water pool and gym. Many places have beautiful views. Well maintained facility. For the most part great staff. There are a few that should be removed. ...
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.

Cost of memory care in Big Spring, VA

The average cost of senior living in Big Spring is $5,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,868 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Spring, VA vs. nearby cities

Big Spring, VA
$5,226/mo
$5,063/mo
$4,194/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Spring, VA vs. the state and national average

Big Spring, VA
$5,226/mo
U.S. national average
$4,994/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Spring vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,226/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Big Spring, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,935/mo
Studio
$5,980/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,249/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,933/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Big Spring over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Big Spring

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Spring

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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Harpers Station Gainesville

4.9
I would and do highly recommend Harper's Station. Dad was very happy there. His and my only issue was phone service. It was constantly going down for hours to days at a time. Dad was one of the first residents there so it may have been resolved by now.

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

Prompt evaluation and placement process. Several reviews mention the efficient and friendly process of evaluating and placing loved ones in their new communities. For example, at Poet's Walk Warrenton, the staff were prompt in coming out to assess the situation and get their loved one settled in the facility.
Dedicated and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at their communities. At Legacy Ridge, the staff have been described as amazing, with families looking forward to their visits and making new friends.
Variety of activities and encouragement to participate. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered in their communities. Staff at The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community go above and beyond to encourage residents, especially those in memory care, to participate and engage in social events.
Effective communication between families and staff. Reviews highlight the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff to keep everyone informed and ensure care is meeting expectations. At Legacy Ridge, the staff are good about reaching out to families for updates and needs.
Thoughtful fall prevention measures. Reviews from communities like Legacy Ridge mention the implementation of effective fall prevention measures, such as regular evaluations and quick response times, to ensure resident safety.
Affordable price point and quality care. Several families share their satisfaction with the balance of quality care and affordable pricing in their communities, such as Cambridge Landing, where the food and staff are excellent.
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Big Spring review score based on 257 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 257 reviews of 71 Big Spring memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Spring 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

Big Spring review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Big Spring, VA71 facilities
8.4
Luray, VA94 facilities
8.5
Edinburg, VA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Spring 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 257 reviews of 71 Big Spring memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Spring 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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Big Spring memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Spring memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Spring, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.4%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
72.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Big Spring 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 Big Spring Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Spring, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.2%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.5%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Spring 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 Big Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Spring, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Spring 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 Big Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Spring, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Spring 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 Big Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harpers Station Gainesville, The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community and Legacy Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Spring, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 81 memory care facilities near Big Spring, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Big Spring, Virginia are The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community and Legacy Ridge. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 81 memory care facilities near you in Big Spring, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring, 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 Big Spring, Virginia ranges from $1500 to $13072. The average Memory Care cost in Big Spring, Virginia is $5,226. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Big Spring, Virginia typically starts at $1500. 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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