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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in California, VA

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Memory care in California 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 California is about $4,206 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 55 communities, read 632 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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.
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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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...
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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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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My father has been doing good in this community. The staff does a great job encouraging him to participate in activities in a level of comfort. This community provides a very safe place for him and everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and Christian Homes is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and George Washington Forest and surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, farm land, and country life yet only 5 minutes from medical offices and shopping facilities. The Retirement...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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, 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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I have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
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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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Cost of memory care in California, VA

The average cost of senior living in California is $4,206 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Memory care costs in California, VA, vs. nearby cities

California, VA
$4,206/mo
$4,307/mo
$4,441/mo

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

California, VA
$4,206/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,206/mo

Memory care costs in California, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,208/mo
Studio
$5,151/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,459/mo

Senior living costs in California 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: California, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalifornia, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,206/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,130/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,697/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
California, VA:$4,206/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
California, VA:$4,130/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
California, VA:$3,697/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in California, VA, over time

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

California, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in California, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in California 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
California, VA$5,103/mo$4,488/mo+13.7%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
California, VA
2024 average cost:$5,103/mo
2023 average cost:$4,488/mo
Percent change:+13.7%
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 California

Recent reviews for memory care in California

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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Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA

5.0
I am very pleased with the care thatwas given to me at this community. The room and the grounds are very nice and well kept. Alot of activities for me to choose from. The staff here is excellent and are always offering assistance for my needs. I am please with the food that is served. I feel ...
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California review score based on 120 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 45 California memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The California 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

California review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
California, VA45 facilities
7.8
Goshen, VA48 facilities
8.0
Lexington, VA64 facilities

Review subcategories for California 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 120 reviews of 45 California memory care communities. This chart helps you compare California 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.
California, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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California memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California, 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 California 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 California that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
California, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in California 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 California Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
California, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in California 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 California partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
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State regulations for memory care in California

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Brookdale Staunton and Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near California, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 55 memory care facilities near California, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in California, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 55 memory care facilities near you in California, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in California, 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 California, 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 California, Virginia ranges from $950 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in California, Virginia is $4,206. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in California, 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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