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Memory care in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores is about $5,466 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 116 communities, read 2605 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
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My husband, the resident said it best..."It's relaxing." " I always have something to do." The staff is friendly and patient with the residents. The ratio of staff to residents is excellent, always. I would...
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.
We cordially invite you to consider Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville, as your next new home! Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is located on scenic Pantops Mountain directly across the street from the new Martha Jefferson Hospital and Doctor's Network, in close proximity...
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Photo of Brookdale Harrisonburg
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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It was a good choice for me, so far I have nothing to complain about. The food is very good ,they do my laundry, clean my room and anything I ask. The staff is very friendly and very helpful.
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.
At our community in Harrisonburg, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care, you can revel in the beauty of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley while remaining convenient to the Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas.As an assisted living resident,...
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Photo of Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.6
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The staff was very helpful working remotely with us. I live out of state and the whole process was very easily handled via email and phone calls.
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.
Ginter Hall Assisted Living & Memory Care has been providing Quality Care at an Affordable Price to seniors in the Richmond Metropolitan area for well over 38+ years! Ginetr Hall, a local Family Owned community, is committed to enriching the lives of senior adults through top quality care...
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Photo of The Blake at Charlottesville
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11 Floor plan available
8.5
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24 reviews
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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
Photo of Chancellor's Village
1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.5
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We were very reluctant to sell our home and move here But we needed more help than we had. We are in independent The admitting staff are so helpful. Can answer any questions??? The food is superb !!! The...
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.
Chancellor's Village has been a part of Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1991. We have over 85 years of combined senior experience. We are located on 15 acre wooded campus, between Washington, DC & Richmond, VA. Chancellor's Village offers both independent and assisted living to suit your...
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Photo of Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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Photo of Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe
2020 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
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8.5
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Very nice place with nice caregivers. Food in dining room is not great and not an abundance of activities. Overall a nice place but limited options for daily activities and food. Very friendly and helpful...
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.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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Photo of Bellgrade Estates Senior Living
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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1. 4. Would be a 5 but our salesman resigned shortly after my brother moved in and we were not transitioned to a new liaison before he left. He was wonderful! 2. Very clean and inviting 3. Staff was very...
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.
Morningside at Bellgrade sets the stage for our residents to increase their quality of life. Our excellent program offers a balanced nutritional plan, which complements the medication management delivery plan. When the health of an individual is viewed, diet and medications go together. When they...
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Photo of Marian Manor of Stafford
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Marian Manor has a comfortable feeling. It is nice that family members can come and go without any hassles. They have dogs that roam in and out so you have to be tolerant of that situation.
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.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
Photo of Viva Senior Living at Stafford
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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Photo of Spring Oak at Warrenton
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8.4
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They work very hard and are very friendly but have multiple tasks so service is not always what was expected or promised. But for the price, this facility is satisfactory. This is our second facility and the...
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.
Spring Oak Warrenton is an all-inclusive assisted living community located in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia. Our dedicated team of professionals at Spring Oak of Warrenton truly value and respect the individuality of each our residents. Our staff has been carefully hand- picked so that you can...
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Photo of Harmony at Falls Run
1010 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.4
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I would give the overall experience with the community a 4. As far as the community, programs, services and residents - I would give all of those things a 5. Just working with the business office has been...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Falls RunIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living
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2121 Floor plans available
8.3
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She loves the food, the entertainment on Fridays and Tuesdays, and the new friends she has made. She enjoys her lovely, spacious, apartment. When we have had questions the staff have been very responsive.
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverBRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living!Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at The Harmony Collection at...
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Photo of English Meadows Harrisonburg Campus
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.3
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They have been great for the most part. Staff are friendly and helpful. They did make us jump through a seemingly unnecessary hoops before they would admit, but since then they have been great.
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.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, The Phoenix at Harrisonburg rests in the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains creating a stunning backdrop. With luxury-style living, the community offers world-class independent and assisted living options, in addition to memory care. Residents...
Photo of Spring Arbor of Salisbury
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88 Floor plans available
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I liked that the weekday staff had low turnover. In general weekday staff was better/more helpful and knowledgeable than weekend staff.
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.
Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living opened in 2007 with a variety of apartments ranging from studios, different styles of one bedroom/living room suites, and two bedroom apartments. We are a single level building in a lovely residential neighborhood on a quiet street but still...
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Photo of Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside
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The director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...
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.
Combining Good Times, Great People, & a Whole Lot of HeartWelcome to Shalom Gardens & Shalom Parkside, a senior living experience shining with warmth and connection!From shared laughter during events to quiet chats with neighbors who feel like family—ours is a vibrant community buzzing...
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Photo of Morningside House of Fredericksburg
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.1
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The whole team is expectational. I know my father is being cared for my a team that looks at their residents as family. My dad is thriving and being his best self under their care.
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.
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is located in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County, just 53 miles south of Washington DC. The community is conveniently located to Central Park Shopping Center and near Quantico Marine Corps Base.Residents of Morningside House of Fredericksburg enjoy private...
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Photo of Rosewood Village Greenbrier
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66 Floor plans available
8.0
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is good.
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Photo of Linden House Assisted Living
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
Photo of The Westmont at Short Pump Community
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11 Floor plan available
8.0
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
Photo of Journeys Crossing
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My mother spent only 2 1/2 months there. Sadly she passed away several weeks ago. She had a stroke and was able to also receive hospice there. The staff was exceptional and helped me through a very tough...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
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.
We designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
Photo of The Barclay at Tuckahoe
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Everyone is friendly and always offer to help and are willing to chat whenever needed. Again, because of the turnover in the management it is difficult to know about changes and such. Everyone is happy with...
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.
Photo of The Barclay at Charlottesville
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Midlothian
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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My husband was there only a few days under Hospice. The staff was professional and kind. And took a lot of care during his last days. Hospice was good but the Brookdale staff took the lead. I would...
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.
If you’ve reached the time in your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy life, then our community in the historic city of Midlothian, Va., is ready and waiting for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and...
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Cost of memory care in Blue Ridge Shores, VA

The average cost of senior living in Blue Ridge Shores is $5,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shenandoah, VA with an average of $4,519 per month.

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge Shores, VA, vs. nearby cities

Blue Ridge Shores, VA
$5,466/mo
$6,164/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge Shores, VA, vs. state and national averages

Blue Ridge Shores, VA
$5,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge Shores, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,466/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge Shores, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,146/mo
Studio
$6,119/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,278/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Ridge Shores 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: Blue Ridge Shores, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Ridge Shores, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,466/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,416/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,394/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Blue Ridge Shores, VA:$5,466/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Ridge Shores, VA:$5,416/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Blue Ridge Shores, VA:$5,394/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Blue Ridge Shores, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Blue Ridge Shores 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.

Blue Ridge Shores, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Blue Ridge Shores, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Blue Ridge Shores 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
Blue Ridge Shores, VA$6,786/mo$5,959/mo+13.9%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Blue Ridge Shores, VA
2024 average cost:$6,786/mo
2023 average cost:$5,959/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Blue Ridge Shores

Recent reviews for memory care in Blue Ridge Shores

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside 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

The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at their community. At Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond, the staff was described as 'wonderful during her stay with them', and the communication between family members and staff was appreciated. At Arden Courts Richmond, A Me ...
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Individualized attention and care. Residents receive personalized attention and care at various communities. At Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff demonstrated that they really care about the residents by treating them with love and dignity, and the communication between family and staff was good. At Arden ...
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Secure and clean facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, the resident rooms were small but clean, and the grounds were kept t ...
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Engaging activities and socialization. Activities were another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at various communities. At Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond, residents were encouraged to participate in activities, and my loved one was able to suggest that I leave early so she ...
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Honest and clear communication. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone is kept informed and care needs are being met. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff were responsive to questions and concerns from the family. At The P ...
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Open and accessible environment. Residents have access to a variety of amenities and common areas that cater to their needs at some communities. At Morningside House of Spotsylvania, the facility was described as a 'home away from home' with friendly and nice staff, and at The Pearl at Watkins Centre, the memory care unit w ...
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Blue Ridge Shores review score based on 513 family reviews

8.1
Review score102 facilities513 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 513 reviews of 102 Blue Ridge Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Blue Ridge Shores, VA102 facilities
8.7
Louisa, VA6 facilities
8.8
Gordonsville, VA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Blue Ridge Shores 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 513 reviews of 102 Blue Ridge Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Blue Ridge Shores memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Ridge Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Ridge Shores, 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 Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Ridge Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Blue Ridge Shores

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