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Memory care in Buckingham County 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 Buckingham County is about $5,184 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1033 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice 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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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, 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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Buckingham County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buckingham County is $5,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,880 per month.

Memory care costs in Buckingham County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Buckingham County, VA
$5,184/mo
$5,337/mo

Memory care costs in Buckingham County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Buckingham County, VA
$5,184/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Buckingham County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,184/mo

Memory care costs in Buckingham County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,406/mo
Studio
$6,106/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,202/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,013/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Buckingham County 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: Buckingham County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckingham County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,184/mo$5,457/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,108/mo$5,446/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,357/mo$4,624/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Buckingham County, VA:$5,184/mo
Virginia:$5,457/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Buckingham County, VA:$5,108/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Buckingham County, VA:$4,357/mo
Virginia:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Buckingham County, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buckingham County 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
Buckingham County, VA$6,600/mo$5,990/mo+10.2%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Buckingham County, VA
2024 average cost:$6,600/mo
2023 average cost:$5,990/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
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 Buckingham County

Recent reviews for memory care in Buckingham County

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 Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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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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Buckingham County review score based on 239 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 239 reviews of 58 Buckingham County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckingham County 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

Buckingham County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Buckingham County, VA58 facilities
8.2
Dillwyn, VA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckingham County 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 239 reviews of 58 Buckingham County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buckingham County 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.
Buckingham County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Buckingham County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckingham County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckingham County, 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 Buckingham County 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 Buckingham County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckingham County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckingham County 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 Buckingham County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckingham County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckingham County 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 Buckingham County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckingham County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckingham County 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 Buckingham County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckingham County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckingham County 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 Buckingham County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckingham County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Buckingham County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and The Estates at Charlottesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buckingham County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near Buckingham County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Buckingham County, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in Buckingham County, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buckingham County, 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 Buckingham County, 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 Buckingham County, Virginia ranges from $950 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Buckingham County, Virginia is $5,184. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buckingham County, Virginia typically starts at $950. 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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