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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Effinger, VA
Memory care in Effinger 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 Effinger is about $4,234 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 873 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
7.0
Review score
2 reviews
On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Effinger, VA
The average cost of senior living in Effinger is $4,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Effinger, VA vs. nearby cities
Effinger, VA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Effinger, VA vs. the state and national average
Effinger, VA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Effinger vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Effinger, VA by room type
Semi-Private
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1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Memory Care in Effinger over time
Effinger, VAVA stateNational
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What families are saying about memory care in Effinger
Recent reviews for memory care in Effinger
The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care
5.0
We chose The Harmony Collection because the space that it offered, the activities, the cleanliness, and just the overall feel of it. Everyone seemed like they were on top of their game. She has a bedroom with a shared bathroom, so it is a little on the smaller side but it does work for her ...
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Brookdale Salem
3.1
We chose Brookdale because my sister and her son visited a few places and they liked this one the best. The room sizes here seemed adequate. The food was better when it was served in the dining area, once COVID started the food was not as good when it was served in the room. Their billing was ...
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TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA
5.0
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge was fantastic the whole time that my loved one was a resident there. The staff was fantastic and went out of their way to take care of my loved one. The pricing was some of the best in the valley and we checked everybody. The housekeeping was great. The move in and out ...
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Effinger review score based on 190 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 190 reviews of 54 Effinger memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Effinger 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
Effinger review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Effinger 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 190 reviews of 54 Effinger memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Effinger 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.Effinger, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Effinger memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Effinger memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Effinger, 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 Effinger 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 Effinger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Effinger, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Effinger 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 Effinger Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Effinger, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Effinger 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 Effinger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Effinger, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.3%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Effinger 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 Effinger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Effinger, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effinger 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 Effinger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effinger, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Brookdale Roanoke are the top-rated memory care facilities near Effinger, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Effinger, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Effinger, Virginia are Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, TerraBella Pheasant Ridge and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 63 memory care facilities near you in Effinger, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Effinger, 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 Effinger, 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 Effinger, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Effinger, Virginia is $4,234. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Effinger, Virginia typically starts at $340. 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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