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Memory care in Charles City 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 Charles City is about $5,080 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 286 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Charles City Memory Care Facilities | 286 Reviews

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Photo of Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg
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9.1
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They have excellent staff. The facilities are good. I would recommend it to others who are needing to find memory care for their loved one.
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
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The staff are great with the emotional, social care of the patients. My mother loves the food and everyone there. We have had issues with maintaining her care. Communication between the staff isn't always...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Williamsburg. We have created a small neighborhood where trained staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a home-like setting, where your neighbor is...
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11 Floor plan available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
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What we like the most about the community is just everything and we would most definitely recommend Brighter Living to other families based on the experience so far. There's not one quality that is better...
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.
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg
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8.3
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64 reviews
8.3
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64 reviews
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I really liked the staff. They can improve on taking time with the patient's appearance a little more. Making sure their hair is brushed every day.
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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8.0
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42 reviews
8.0
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42 reviews
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I went to visit a friend who just moved into Cambridge Crossing. She is very happy living there and feels well taken care of. The administrative staff stopped by my friend's room to check on her. I could...
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.
Welcome to Cambridge CrossingAt Cambridge Crossing, we believe the best care begins with meaningful connection. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, our 67-bed assisted living and memory care community offers personalized Assisted Living, specialized Memory Care, and flexible Respite...
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7.1
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[name removed] is always there to help with a smile on her face. You can tell she enjoys helping the residents. We all appreciate [name removed], Christmas is coming and she deserves and has earned a special...
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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most of...
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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
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No better Place, wonderful place to for your dementia patients to reside. They have small one-on-one attention and staff, wonderful activities for cognitive care, personal care. A beautiful facility. Each...
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.
English Meadows Williamsburg Campus is dedicated to individuals with memory impairments, focusing on the dignity and well-being of residents through our signature programs that offer connection and engagement. We believe that those with memory impairments can continue to lead a rich, fulfilling...
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At Petersburg Home For Ladies they are very friendly. They made us feel welcome when she moved in. The only thing we had a problem was with nursing at one point. She did have high blood pressure and had to...
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.
For more than three generations we have been the preferred residence for women 62 and older who live in the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond. Why are we so highly regarded? Because our licensed...
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I have not had a negative situation at Dunlop House. Much better run facility than [name removed]. My mother is happy and well taken care of.
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 Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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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.
Photo of Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg
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.
Photo of Rita Heavenly Adult Care
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 Charles City, VA

The average cost of senior living in Charles City is $5,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,579 per month.

Memory care costs in Charles City, VA, vs. nearby cities

Charles City, VA
$5,080/mo
$5,134/mo
$4,686/mo

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

Charles City, VA
$5,080/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,080/mo

Memory care costs in Charles City, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,663/mo
Studio
$6,644/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,207/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Charles City 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: Charles City, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharles City, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,080/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,799/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,114/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Charles City, VA:$5,080/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Charles City, VA:$4,799/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Charles City, VA:$4,114/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Charles City, VA, over time

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

Charles City, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Charles City, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Charles City 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
Charles City, VA$8,218/mo$6,606/mo+24.4%
Virginia$6,777/mo$6,306/mo+7.5%
National$6,448/mo$6,152/mo+4.8%
Charles City, VA
2024 average cost:$8,218/mo
2023 average cost:$6,606/mo
Percent change:+24.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,777/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,448/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Charles City

Recent reviews for memory care in Charles City

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg

5.0
I highly recommend Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg. The staff has made my mother feel welcomed and well cared for. They smoothed her transition from a previous facility to Charter Senior Living, doing an excellent job of minimizing her anxiety. They care and it shows. I feel very fortunate ...
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The Crossings at Ironbridge in Chester, VA

4.6
The Crossings at Ironbridge has been very accommodating since the beginning. We like how the rooms are a decent size. We have not been there during meal time but our loved one does not complain so we assume the meals are good. There seems to be a good amount of activities on the floor our loved ...
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Charles City review score based on 67 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 13 Charles City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charles City 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

Charles City review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Charles City, VA13 facilities
6.2
Claremont, VA9 facilities
8.2
Hopewell, VA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Charles City 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 67 reviews of 13 Charles City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Charles City 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.
Charles City, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
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Charles City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charles City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charles City, 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 Charles City 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 Charles City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charles City, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charles City 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 Charles City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charles City, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charles City 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 Charles City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charles City, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Charles City 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 Charles City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charles City, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charles City 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 Charles City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charles City, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Charles City

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 Charles City protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, Dominion Village Williamsburg and Brighter Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Charles City, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Charles City, Virginia. See the full list.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Charles City, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Charles City, 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 Charles City, 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 Charles City, Virginia ranges from $1048 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Charles City, Virginia is $5,080. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Charles City, Virginia typically starts at $1048. 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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