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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dumbarton, VA

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Memory care in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton is about $7,180 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 94 communities, read 2587 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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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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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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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
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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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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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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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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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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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
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg provides personalized assisted living care in a small, intimate, home-like community. Our goal is to support each resident's individual needs while encouraging independence, dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement. We offer six levels of care, allowing us...
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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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...

Cost of memory care in Dumbarton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dumbarton is $7,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $6,813 per month.

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

Dumbarton, VA
$7,180/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,180/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,910/mo
Studio
$7,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,687/mo

Senior living costs in Dumbarton 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: Dumbarton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDumbarton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,180/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,428/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,728/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Dumbarton, VA:$7,180/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Dumbarton, VA:$6,428/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Dumbarton, VA:$3,728/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Dumbarton, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dumbarton 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dumbarton, 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%
Dumbarton, 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 Dumbarton

Recent reviews for memory care in Dumbarton

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

Compassionate and dedicated staff. Several reviews mention the kind and caring nature of the staff across different communities. At Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, one resident's family expressed their gratitude for the staff's genuine concern for their loved one, who was treated like family. In contrast, a review fo ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Reviews highlight the importance of stimulating activities for memory care residents. Communities like The Westmont at Short Pump Community offer art galleries, daily activities, and secured outdoor areas. At The Berkeley at Short Pump, residents desire more activities focusing on physical e ...
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Consistent and effective communication. Clear communication between families and staff is crucial for residents' well-being. At Sunrise at Bon Air, families praised the responsiveness and openness of the staff. However, at Hermitage Three Chopt, a family found poor communication, especially during the end stages of their loved one ...
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High-quality and varied meals. Residents' dietary needs and preferences are essential to their overall well-being. While some communities, like Bellgrade Estates Senior Living, offer excellent meals, others, such as The Estates at West End, serve mass-produced, high-sodium food. Providing fresh, nutritious meals customize ...
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Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep for residents' comfort and well-being. Facilities like Hermitage Deep Run have secure outdoor areas, and communities like The Barclay at Tuckahoe have recently constructed buildings. A clean and tidy environment not only ...
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Personalized care plans. Customized care plans catered to residents' unique needs can significantly improve their experience in senior living communities. At Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond, the quality of care was exceptional, as staff members showed love, thoughtfulness, and consideration for their residents. P ...
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Dumbarton review score based on 413 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 413 reviews of 94 Dumbarton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dumbarton 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

Dumbarton review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dumbarton, VA94 facilities
8.2
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8.1
Chester, VA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Dumbarton 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 413 reviews of 94 Dumbarton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dumbarton 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.
Dumbarton, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.7
Friendliness
3.1
3.8
Care services
2.7
3.4
Staff
2.9
3.6
Meals & dining
2.7
3.3
Activities
2.7
3.3
Value for cost*
2.7
3.4
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Dumbarton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dumbarton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dumbarton, 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 Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dumbarton, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.8%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dumbarton, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dumbarton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dumbarton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.7%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dumbarton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Dumbarton

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 Dumbarton protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Hanover, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and The Estates at West End are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dumbarton, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 94 memory care facilities near Dumbarton, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dumbarton, 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 94 memory care facilities near you in Dumbarton, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dumbarton, 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 Dumbarton, 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 Dumbarton, Virginia ranges from $$4,100 to $$10,700. The average Memory Care cost in Dumbarton, Virginia is $7,180. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dumbarton, Virginia typically starts at $$4,100. 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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