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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cambridge, VA

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Memory care in Cambridge 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 Cambridge is about $7,013 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 84 communities, read 2252 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Midlothian and Chesterfield.

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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens and...
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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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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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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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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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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.
Here at The Woodland, residents gracefully age in place at our community, they find comfort in the seamless continuum of care provided by our on campus skilled nursing facility.
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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 Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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Cost of memory care in Cambridge, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cambridge is $7,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $6,798 per month.

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

Cambridge, VA
$7,013/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,013/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,899/mo
Studio
$7,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,702/mo

Senior living costs in Cambridge 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: Cambridge, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCambridge, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,013/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,704/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Cambridge, VA:$7,013/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Cambridge, VA:$6,203/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Cambridge, VA:$3,704/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Cambridge, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cambridge 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cambridge, VA$6,712/mo$6,426/mo+4.5%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Cambridge, VA
2024 average cost:$6,712/mo
2023 average cost:$6,426/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cambridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Cambridge

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

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Individualized care and attention. Many reviews praise the attentiveness and kindness of staff members towards residents, with some mentioning the personalized care they receive at various communities, such as Hermitage Three Chopt, Discovery Village at the West End, and The Pearl at Watkins Centre. Residents are described ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Several communities offer diverse activities that cater to residents' interests, as noted in reviews for Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community, The Pearl at Watkins Centre, and The Estates at West End. These include musical performances, field trips, craft workshops, and more.
Thorough communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is a common theme in positive reviews, such as those for The Berkeley at Short Pump, The Pearl at Watkins Centre, and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe. Families appreciate being kept informed about their loved ones' care and well-being.
Well-maintained facilities with cleanliving spaces. Reviews often commend the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and residents' rooms at communities like The Pearl at Watkins Centre, Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, and Sunrise at Bon Air. Residents and families feel reassured by the well-maintained environments.
Exceptional food and dining experiences. Residents and their families frequently express satisfaction with the quality and presentation of meals at communities like Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, and Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community. Chefs often accommodate dietary restrictions and pr ...
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Strong sense of community and socialization. Several reviews highlight the importance of social interaction and community spirit in the lives of seniors, with mentions in Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, Hermitage Three Chopt, and Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury. Community events and activities foster a strong sense of ...
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Cambridge review score based on 379 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 379 reviews of 84 Cambridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cambridge 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

Cambridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Cambridge, VA84 facilities
7.9
Tuckahoe, VA59 facilities
8.0
Rockwood, VA82 facilities

Review subcategories for Cambridge 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 379 reviews of 84 Cambridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cambridge 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.
Cambridge, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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Cambridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cambridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cambridge, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cambridge 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 Cambridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cambridge, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cambridge 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 Cambridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cambridge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.5%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cambridge 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 Cambridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cambridge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cambridge 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 Cambridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cambridge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Cambridge

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 Cambridge protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, The Crossroads at Bon Air and Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cambridge, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 84 memory care facilities near Cambridge, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cambridge, Virginia are Heritage Green Hanover and Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 84 memory care facilities near you in Cambridge, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, Virginia ranges from $4100 to $10700. The average Memory Care cost in Cambridge, Virginia is $7,013. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cambridge, Virginia typically starts at $4100. 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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