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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 $4,931 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 143 communities, read 2568 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I have asked for some materials on the visiting physician, the in-house doctor, and I've asked twice but I've never recieved anything. That was my only complaint. My mother doesn't participate but supposedly...
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.
Eden Court is a place that is catered around the needs of those suffering with memory problems. This is a Memory Care community that specializes in helping those that are suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This is an actual home that is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in the Hampton...
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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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Amazing Place. Staff are friendly and the administrator is very cooperative. I feel Like I am home. My Son is so happy and very satisfied. He said the place is much much better with the new owner and new...
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.
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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, 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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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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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, 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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Eltham, VA

The average cost of senior living in Eltham is $4,931 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,883 per month.

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

Eltham, VA
$4,931/mo
$5,374/mo

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

Eltham, VA
$4,931/mo
U.S. national average
$4,985/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,931/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,857/mo
Studio
$5,647/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,235/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,545/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Eltham over time

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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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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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

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Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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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 Morningside in the 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 ...
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Quality, individualized meal options. Residents and families express satisfaction with the food quality and variety offered at their communities. At Morningside in the 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 ...
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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 524 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 524 reviews of 123 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

7.9
Eltham, VA123 facilities
8.0
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7.7
Urbanna, VA7 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 524 reviews of 123 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.
Eltham, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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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
60.2%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48%
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
65.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
72.4%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.8%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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17%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.6%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
22.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.5%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, The Westmont at Short Pump Community and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated memory care facilities near Eltham, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 143 memory care facilities near Eltham, Virginia. See the full list.

The 143 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.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Eltham, 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 Eltham, Virginia ranges from $147 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Eltham, Virginia is $4,931. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Eltham, Virginia typically starts at $147. 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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