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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Henrico County, VA

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Memory care in Henrico County 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 Henrico County is about $6,039 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 88 communities, read 2354 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Midlothian and Chesterfield.

Henrico County Memory Care Facilities | 2354 Reviews

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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.
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
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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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.
Photo of Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg
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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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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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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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens and...
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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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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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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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Henrico County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Henrico County is $6,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hanover County, VA with an average of $6,777 per month.

Memory care costs in Henrico County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Henrico County, VA
$6,039/mo

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

Henrico County, VA
$6,039/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,039/mo

Memory care costs in Henrico County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,453/mo
Studio
$7,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,520/mo

Senior living costs in Henrico County 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: Henrico County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHenrico County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$6,039/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,709/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,910/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Henrico County, VA:$6,039/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Henrico County, VA:$4,709/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Henrico County, VA:$2,910/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Henrico County

Recent reviews for memory care in Henrico County

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

Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham

5.0
With our loved one have Alzheimer's the staff here have been very good with him, truly they have been wonderful to him as well as our family. They have really good activities there - they had a Christmas holiday party and are throwing a Valentine's Day party as well. They have even taken our ...
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Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Henrico County review score based on 389 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 389 reviews of 88 Henrico County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Henrico County 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

Henrico County review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Henrico County 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 389 reviews of 88 Henrico County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Henrico County 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.
Henrico County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.8
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.7
3.3
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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Henrico County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Henrico County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Henrico County, 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 Henrico County 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 Henrico County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Henrico County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.9%
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%
70%
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
65.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Henrico County 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 Henrico County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Henrico County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Henrico County 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 Henrico County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Henrico County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.6%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Henrico County 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 Henrico County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Henrico County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
46.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Henrico County 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 Henrico County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Henrico County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.2%
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%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.1%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Henrico County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Estates at West End, August Healthcare at Richmond and Sunrise of Richmond are the top-rated memory care facilities near Henrico County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Henrico County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Henrico County, 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 88 memory care facilities near you in Henrico County, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Henrico County, 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 Henrico County, 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 Henrico County, Virginia ranges from $$2,500 to $$8,755. The average Memory Care cost in Henrico County, Virginia is $6,039. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Henrico County, Virginia typically starts at $$2,500. 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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