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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Heights, VA

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Memory care in Heights 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 Heights is about $7,013 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 89 communities, read 2397 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Midlothian and Chesterfield.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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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
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.
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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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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
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.
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...
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
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.
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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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Photo of Alpha House
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
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.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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...

Cost of memory care in Heights, VA

The average cost of senior living in Heights is $7,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $6,798 per month.

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

Heights, VA
$7,013/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,013/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,899/mo
Studio
$7,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,702/mo

Senior living costs in Heights 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: Heights, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHeights, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,013/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,704/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Heights, VA:$7,013/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Heights, VA:$6,203/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Heights, VA:$3,704/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Heights, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Heights 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 average 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
Heights, VA$6,712/mo$6,426/mo+4.5%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Heights, VA
2024 average cost:$6,712/mo
2023 average cost:$6,426/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Heights

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.

The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.

Heights review score based on 398 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 398 reviews of 89 Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Heights 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

Heights review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Heights, VA89 facilities
7.9
Petersburg, VA90 facilities
7.9

Review subcategories for Heights 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 398 reviews of 89 Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Heights 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.
Heights, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.8
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.7
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.7
3.4
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Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heights, 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 Heights 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 Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Heights, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.9%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.3%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Heights 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 Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Heights, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Heights 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 Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Heights, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.2%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Heights 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 Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Heights, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heights 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 Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Heights, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.1%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Heights

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 Heights protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Hanover, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and The Barrington at Hioaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Heights, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 89 memory care facilities near Heights, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Heights, 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 89 memory care facilities near you in Heights, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Heights, 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 Heights, 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 Heights, Virginia ranges from $4100 to $10700. The average Memory Care cost in Heights, Virginia is $7,013. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Heights, Virginia typically starts at $4100. 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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