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Memory care in Eltham 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 Eltham is about $5,151 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 124 communities, read 2927 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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The care services get a 5 but only because Mom had wonderful care from Hospice of VA (3, if only facility staff). Many activities were offered but Mom did not participate in many. I think that more staff...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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We really like that the resident's care levels are lower so they are able to house more people and most of the staff members are really nice. They could have a few more nurses or aids over the weekends. The...
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.
In the heart of Warsaw, Northern Neck Senior Care Community, provides a full continuum of compassionate and excellent care.Formerly part of the Riverside Health System, under new ownership, the facility was infused with clinical and operational enhancements to take our care and service to the...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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The ratio between residence and staff is very good. There spend alot of time with the residence. The staff is friendly and easy to work with and my loved one is well taken care of. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Poquoson, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where 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...
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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
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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.
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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The staff are very friendly and accommodating. But as is so common, there is an unfortunately high to staff ratio which leads to residents not having as much personalized attention as could be desired. But...
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.
In a home like setting, we provide the ideal solution for seniors who require some help with daily activities. Residents are able to live independently in their own suites while receiving the services they need from our well- trained and caring staff. Spring Oak at Petersburg offers three care...
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Although it is a self pay facility, we love the fact that the rate is flat and never changes from $[removed] per month. The facility itself is wonderful. They serve 3 meals a day in the cafeteria, or you can...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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staff was great and very friendly to me and my family .I would like to say thank you for the nurses that work there and doing a great job with the patients.
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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The staff that I have had contact with are very good, efficient, and caring. The facility is very clean. Room cleaners could do better re: floors walls . Kitchen staff generally have really good well...
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.
Welcome to Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
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Photo of Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond
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We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
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.
We designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
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There are a small number of apartments at Anthology, so my 91 year old mother has been able to make friends quickly. She is not overwhelmed. The staff is caring and willing to do extras for the residents. ...
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.
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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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Facility was very good. Could improve with more color. Rooms were dull grey and could add some color to make it look happier. Was not there when activity was going on. Communication with the staff was good....
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 a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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I would tell them that it is a good community to go to. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The room is a good size and we had to provide the furniture for my loved one. The selection of the food is...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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I've only been at the cross roads and Dunlop house and they are night and day. At the cross roads we would always find my parents in bed sleeping the day away, not going to have a meal and if they did go to...
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.
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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It definitely stood out compared to the others I toured. The facility was clean and smelled nice. The apartments were bigger than other places and arranged well. They were a smaller living space but super...
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.
The Pemberton at University Park provides an independent living community to those interested in making Richmond, VA their home. This community offers a great place to live in a location that provides much to do and see. Richmond provides residents and guests with opportunities to visit the...
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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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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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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Eltham, VA

The average cost of senior living in Eltham is $5,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $4,128 per month.

Memory care costs in Eltham, VA, vs. nearby cities

Eltham, VA
$5,151/mo
$5,084/mo

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

Eltham, VA
$5,151/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,151/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,039/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
$8,192/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,350/mo

Senior living costs in Eltham 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: Eltham, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEltham, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,151/mo$5,505/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$5,053/mo$5,489/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,350/mo$4,654/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Eltham, VA:$5,151/mo
Virginia:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Eltham, VA:$5,053/mo
Virginia:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Eltham, VA:$4,350/mo
Virginia:$4,654/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Eltham, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Eltham 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
Eltham, VA$6,933/mo$6,039/mo+14.8%
Virginia$6,906/mo$6,347/mo+8.8%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Eltham, VA
2024 average cost:$6,933/mo
2023 average cost:$6,039/mo
Percent change:+14.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,906/mo
2023 average cost:$6,347/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Eltham

Recent reviews for memory care in Eltham

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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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

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Individualized care plans and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers in addressing the unique needs of residents and their families. At Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg, the staff went above and beyond to keep a resident engaged and active in memory care with activities tailored to his a ...
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Thoughtfully designed and clean facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and well-kept appearance of facilities. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, a loved one's bathroom counter needed updating but was always clean. And at Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, the community was described as bright, ...
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Active socialization opportunities. Many reviews praise the wide range of social activities offered to residents. At Charter Senior Living of Newport News, Charter Senior Living organized a 'cruise' week with different activities every day, culminating in a big cruise dinner where families could attend. At Commonwealth Senior L ...
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Excellent communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear, open communication from staff about their loved ones' care and well-being. At The Estates at West End, the staff kept the family updated on their loved one's medical concerns and checked in on their needs. At Charter Senior Living of Newport News, communication was ...
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Quality, individualized meal options. Residents and families express satisfaction with the food quality and variety offered at their communities. At The Estates at West End, the meals were described as delicious and plentiful, though families would like to see more fresh options. The food at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assi ...
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Considerate and kind staff. Reviews often mention the kindness and compassion of staff towards residents. At Heritage Green Hanover, the staff cared for a resident with dementia with respect despite challenging behavior. At Brookdale Midlothian, staff members were described as friendly and willing to work with families ...
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Eltham review score based on 494 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 494 reviews of 109 Eltham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Eltham 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

Eltham review score compared against nearby cities

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Eltham, VA109 facilities
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Urbanna, VA64 facilities

Review subcategories for Eltham 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 494 reviews of 109 Eltham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Eltham 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.
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Cleanliness
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Eltham memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eltham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eltham, 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 Eltham 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 Eltham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.8%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Eltham 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 Eltham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Eltham, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.5%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.8%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Eltham 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 Eltham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eltham, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.1%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Eltham 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 Eltham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eltham, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eltham 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 Eltham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eltham, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Eltham

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 Eltham protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 124 memory care facilities near Eltham, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Eltham, 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 124 memory care facilities near you in Eltham, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Eltham, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Eltham, Virginia ranges from $1400 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Eltham, Virginia is $5,151. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Eltham, Virginia typically starts at $1400. 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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