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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Galveston, VA

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Memory care in Galveston 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 Galveston is about $4,560 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 70 communities, read 951 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Galveston, VA

The average cost of senior living in Galveston is $4,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,880 per month.

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

Galveston, VA
$4,560/mo
$4,560/mo
$4,666/mo

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

Galveston, VA
$4,560/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,560/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,283/mo
Studio
$5,443/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,950/mo

Senior living costs in Galveston 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: Galveston, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGalveston, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,560/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,560/mo$5,446/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,723/mo$4,624/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Galveston, VA:$4,560/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Galveston, VA:$4,560/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Galveston, VA:$3,723/mo
Virginia:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Galveston, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Galveston 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Galveston, VA$5,808/mo$5,476/mo+6.1%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Galveston, VA
2024 average cost:$5,808/mo
2023 average cost:$5,476/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Galveston

Recent reviews for memory care in Galveston

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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TerraBella 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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The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Communication and support from staff. Several reviews mention the attentiveness and care of staff in responding to family concerns and keeping them informed. For example, at TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, a staff member went above and beyond to ensure a resident received proper care and evaluation after a fall, and at Brookdale Reids ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews highlight the importance of activities in keeping residents engaged and stimulated. For instance, at Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, residents enjoy cooking classes, outings, and national day celebrations, while at Brookdale Roanoke, the activity director organizes a ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. The cleanliness of the facilities is emphasized in many reviews, with residents and families expressing satisfaction with the upkeep of both private rooms and common areas. For instance, at Brookdale Reidsville, the facility is described as 'immaculate', and at Heritage Green Lynchburg, the ...
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Individualized care and attention. Several reviews mention the importance of individualized care and attention for residents, such as at Carriage Hill Retirement, where the memory care building allows for more space and personalized attention, and at Runk and Pratt of Forest, where staff members are praised for their patience ...
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Nutritious and satisfying meals. Quality meals are mentioned as a significant factor in overall satisfaction with the living community. For example, at Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, and at Brookdale Roanoke, the meals are described as ' ...
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the warmth and kindness of staff towards residents and families. For instance, at Brookdale Reidsville, staff members are described as 'compassionate and caring', and at Brookdale Roanoke, staff members are praised for their communication and friendliness. Howeve ...
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Galveston review score based on 203 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 53 Galveston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Galveston 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

Galveston review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Galveston, VA53 facilities
8.0
Gretna, VA70 facilities
8.3
Chatham, VA69 facilities

Review subcategories for Galveston 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 203 reviews of 53 Galveston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Galveston 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.
Galveston, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Galveston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galveston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galveston, 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 Galveston 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 Galveston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Galveston, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Galveston 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 Galveston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galveston, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galveston 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 Galveston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galveston, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Galveston 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 Galveston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galveston, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galveston 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 Galveston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galveston, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Galveston

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