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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elon, VA

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Memory care in Elon 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 Elon is about $3,928 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 121 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 9/13/24
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Photo of Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty RidgeCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
9.9
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111 reviews
9.9
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111 reviews
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77%
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I feel like mom has had a good experience so far; at time, it has been a bit difficult to see that not a lot of staff is around the stations to monitor what is going on with the residents. That to me, is...
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.
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55 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
9.6
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74 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
15%
3 star
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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.
Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...
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33 Floor plans available
8.1
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31 reviews
8.1
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From start to today, everything has been a good experience. Staff is friendly all the time and so willing to help. Bentley Commons offers individual apartments, daily activities and an overwhelming sense of...
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.
Mission Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is dedicated to providing a lifestyle that enhances the quality of each resident's life and creates an environment in which your loved ones receive the love and care he/she needs. Description Located in one of the most charming communities in the state of...
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The care at this community. The staff are outstanding. The menu is very good with a nice variety of healthy meals. They do have activities that she is active with the other residents, but we would like 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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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.
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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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 Elon, VA

The average cost of senior living in Elon is $3,928 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

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

Elon, VA
$3,928/mo
$4,010/mo
$4,413/mo

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

Elon, VA
$3,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,986/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,928/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$5,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,325/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,925/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Elon over time

Elon, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Elon

Recent reviews for memory care in Elon

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg, VA

5.0
very pleased with the care being provided at Deans of life. The staff is kind and loving. I do not worry about her wellness or safety. I would recommend anyone needing memory care for a loved one.

Heritage Green Lynchburg

5.0
We moved my father into the memory care unit a little over a year ago. They took very good care of him until he passed the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In March/April it had become clear that my Mom was not going to be able to remain at home alone, and she moved into the Assisted Living wing. ...
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Elon review score based on 27 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 5 Elon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elon 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

Elon review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elon, VA5 facilities
8.5
Lynchburg, VA10 facilities
8.5
Amherst, VA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Elon 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 27 reviews of 5 Elon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elon 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.
Elon, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Elon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elon, 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 Elon 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 Elon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elon, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
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
60%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elon 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 Elon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elon, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elon 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 Elon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elon, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Elon 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 Elon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elon, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elon 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 Elon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elon, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 memory care facilities near Elon, Virginia. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Elon, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elon, 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 Elon, 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 Elon, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Elon, Virginia is $3,928. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Elon, 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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