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Memory care in Carfax 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 Carfax is about $4,870 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 162 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Bristol
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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9.9
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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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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9.3
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9.3
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46 reviews
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We are very pleased with American House. Our family member seems very happy there. The facility is vey pleasant and the staff is friendly and caring. This facility seems more reasonably priced than others...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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Photo of Brookdale Kingsport
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33 Floor plans available
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9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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23 reviews
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Brookdale Kingsport is the absolute best. I would highly recommend this facility for anyone that is looking for a place for their loved ones. My loved one has been living at Brookdale Kingsport for a little...
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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9.0
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9.0
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We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
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8.6
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5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work....
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.
The Commonwealth Assisted Living at Abingdon is located in the scenic town of Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Although our premier assisted living community is just a few minutes away from downtown activities, our residents enjoy a serene, natural setting with spectacular views of the...
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Photo of Dominion Senior Living Bristol
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44 Floor plans available
7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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14 reviews
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We loved Dominion! It felt homey it smelt good not like a nursing home it was nicely decorated the grounds were well maintained and it felt secure . The nurses and aids genuinely care for the residents, they...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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6.0
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The rehab team at The Rehab Center at Bristol takes such great care of their residents! They were knowledgeable and informative. Communication was great! The facility is always clean and I love seeing the...
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.
Advanced Memory Care, Right in Your NeighborhoodWelcome to memory care at Bristol, located in the town best known for being the birthplace of country music. Our brand new community was built to serve the needs of individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and various other forms of memory...
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Carfax, VA

The average cost of senior living in Carfax is $4,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clintwood, VA with an average of $2,600 per month.

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

Carfax, VA
$4,870/mo
$5,002/mo

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

Carfax, VA
$4,870/mo
U.S. national average
$4,844/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,870/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,451/mo
Studio
$5,188/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,399/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,655/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carfax over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Carfax

Recent reviews for memory care in Carfax

Dominion Senior Living Bristol

5.0
5 on everything. What we like the most about the Dominion Senior Living Bristol community are the people. The people are fantastic their activities are great keeps my mom engaged the food is top notch they treat them with dignity and respect

Brookdale Kingsport

5.0
Everything here is a 5 except the food. Staff is great, caring and helpful. Very clean and activity director is great. The food is repetitive and bland . Meals are not served hot . All In all, I'm pleased with the facility. I would recommend this assisted living facility to anyone who needs ...
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Preston Place Suites in Kingsport, TN

5.0
The staff do an incredible job keeping the community clean, and they really took to our loved one fairly quickly we have not had any problems with their friendliness. They have continued to just go above and beyond for us. The activities director is wonderful, she has many different things going ...
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Carfax review score based on 61 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 16 Carfax memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carfax 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

Carfax review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Carfax, VA16 facilities
8.2
St. Paul, VA13 facilities
0
Coeburn, VA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Carfax 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 61 reviews of 16 Carfax memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carfax 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.
Carfax, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Carfax memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carfax memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carfax, 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 Carfax 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 Carfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carfax, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carfax 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 Carfax Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carfax, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carfax 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 Carfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carfax, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Carfax 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 Carfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carfax, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carfax 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 Carfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carfax, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, American House Kingsport and Brookdale Kingsport are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carfax, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Carfax, Virginia. See the full list.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Carfax, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carfax, 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 Carfax, 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 Carfax, Virginia ranges from $1680 to $7995. The average Memory Care cost in Carfax, Virginia is $4,870. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carfax, Virginia typically starts at $1680. 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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