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Memory care in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble is about $4,391 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 226 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Hardscrabble, VA

The average cost of senior living in Hardscrabble is $4,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $4,021 per month.

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

Hardscrabble, VA
$4,391/mo
$4,092/mo

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

Hardscrabble, VA
$4,391/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,391/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,778/mo
Studio
$5,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,348/mo

Senior living costs in Hardscrabble 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: Hardscrabble, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHardscrabble, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,391/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,257/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,949/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Hardscrabble, VA:$4,391/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Hardscrabble, VA:$4,257/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Hardscrabble, VA:$3,949/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Hardscrabble, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hardscrabble 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
Hardscrabble, VA$5,978/mo$5,917/mo+1.0%
Virginia$5,821/mo$5,733/mo+1.5%
National$5,847/mo$5,614/mo+4.1%
Hardscrabble, VA
2024 average cost:$5,978/mo
2023 average cost:$5,917/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,821/mo
2023 average cost:$5,733/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,847/mo
2023 average cost:$5,614/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hardscrabble

Recent reviews for memory care in Hardscrabble

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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Brookdale Harrisonburg

5.0
This community has done an exceptional job. If you have someone who needs activities or is very social, this would be the perfect place for your loved one. This is a smaller community to make you feel safe. This is a one story community as well. Brookdale Harrisonburg has been able to keep ...
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AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton, VA

5.0
Everything is working out very for my father here at this community, they are caring for him very well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean.The staff is great, they have been very helpful and kind. There are nice activities offered for the residents. He is very pleased ...
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Hardscrabble review score based on 61 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 29 Hardscrabble memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hardscrabble 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

Hardscrabble review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Hardscrabble, VA29 facilities
7.6
Monterey, VA32 facilities
7.0
Craigsville, VA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Hardscrabble 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 61 reviews of 29 Hardscrabble memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hardscrabble 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.
Hardscrabble, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
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Hardscrabble memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hardscrabble memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hardscrabble, 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 Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hardscrabble, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hardscrabble, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hardscrabble, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hardscrabble, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hardscrabble, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Hardscrabble

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

Frequently Asked Questions

TimberView Crossing, Brookdale Staunton and Regency at Augusta are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hardscrabble, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Hardscrabble, Virginia. See the full list.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Hardscrabble, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hardscrabble, 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 Hardscrabble, 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 Hardscrabble, Virginia ranges from $950 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Hardscrabble, Virginia is $4,391. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hardscrabble, Virginia typically starts at $950. 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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