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Memory care in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass is about $4,236 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 186 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 9/16/24
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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.
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I need a community that gave a country homestead feeling and this community provided me with what I needed. The community is beautiful looks like a southern type mansion big pillars outside the entrance and...
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.
Havenwood is an assisted living community in the serene campus town of Lexington, Virginia. Our beautiful community is located close to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and family farms of Lexington. It is a joy to live in an area full of natural beauty, such as the limestone wonder, the Natural...
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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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The staff is very professional and they are very good about updating us when any changes occur. I live in another area and I appreciate that their follow-up is so prompt. It's an excellent facility and I am...
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Blue Grass, VA

The average cost of senior living in Blue Grass is $4,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clifton Forge, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Grass, VA vs. nearby cities

Blue Grass, VA
$4,245/mo
$4,121/mo

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

Blue Grass, VA
$4,245/mo
U.S. national average
$4,985/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Grass vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,245/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Blue Grass, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,758/mo
Studio
$5,842/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,971/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Blue Grass over time

Blue Grass, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Blue Grass

Recent reviews for memory care in Blue Grass

Brookdale Staunton

4.8
WE chose Brookdale because of the location, it is outside the city but in a rural area. It is a nice, quiet safe place. The value for the money is great as well. We also liked the ability to move her into memory care when the time comes and not have to move facilities. My mom has a studio and it ...
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Brookdale Harrisonburg

5.0
This community has done an exceptional job. If you have someone who needs activities or is very social, this would be the perfect place for your loved one. This is a smaller community to make you feel safe. This is a one story community as well. Brookdale Harrisonburg has been able to keep ...
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AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton, VA

5.0
Everything is working out very for my father here at this community, they are caring for him very well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean.The staff is great, they have been very helpful and kind. There are nice activities offered for the residents. He is very pleased ...
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Blue Grass review score based on 60 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 33 Blue Grass memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blue Grass 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

Blue Grass review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Blue Grass, VA33 facilities
8.8
Monterey, VA32 facilities
8.6
Craigsville, VA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Blue Grass 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 60 reviews of 33 Blue Grass memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Grass 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.
Blue Grass, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Blue Grass memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Grass memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Grass, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.2%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Grass, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Grass, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.4%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Grass, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Grass, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellaire at Stone Port, Royal Care at Birch Ridge and Brookdale Harrisonburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blue Grass, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 36 memory care facilities near Blue Grass, Virginia. See the full list.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Blue Grass, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass, 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 Blue Grass, Virginia ranges from $1200 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Blue Grass, Virginia is $4,236. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Blue Grass, Virginia typically starts at $1200. 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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