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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hickory, VA

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Memory care in Hickory 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 Hickory is about $6,798 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 92 communities, read 2144 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake.

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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, 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.
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.
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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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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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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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
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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.
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...
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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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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
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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.
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
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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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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles 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.
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...

Cost of memory care in Hickory, VA

The average cost of senior living in Hickory is $6,798 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake, VA with an average of $6,798 per month.

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

Hickory, VA
$6,798/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,798/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,984/mo
Studio
$7,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,574/mo

Senior living costs in Hickory 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: Hickory, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickory, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,858/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Hickory, VA:$6,798/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Hickory, VA:$5,834/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Hickory, VA:$3,858/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Hickory, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Hickory 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.

Hickory, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Hickory, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hickory 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
Hickory, VA$6,677/mo$6,435/mo+3.8%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Hickory, VA
2024 average cost:$6,677/mo
2023 average cost:$6,435/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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 Hickory

Recent reviews for memory care in Hickory

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.

The Hidenwood Community in Newport News, VA

4.8
This is a Great location. The staff are caring and outgoing with mom. I highly recommend The Hidenwood for memory care of your family member.

Hickory review score based on 330 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 330 reviews of 92 Hickory memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hickory 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

Hickory review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Hickory, VA92 facilities
8.1
Chesapeake, VA59 facilities
8.3
Virginia Beach, VA49 facilities

Review subcategories for Hickory 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 330 reviews of 92 Hickory memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hickory 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.
Hickory, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.8
3.5
Staff
3.0
3.7
Meals & dining
2.7
3.4
Activities
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3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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Hickory memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickory memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickory, 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 Hickory 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 Hickory that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hickory, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hickory 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 Hickory Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hickory, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hickory 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 Hickory partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hickory, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickory 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 Hickory communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickory, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickory 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 Hickory offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hickory, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Hickory

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 Hickory protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Chesapeake, Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community and Harpers Station Yorktown are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hickory, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 92 memory care facilities near Hickory, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Hickory, Virginia is Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 92 memory care facilities near you in Hickory, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hickory, 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 Hickory, 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 Hickory, Virginia ranges from $3995 to $10900. The average Memory Care cost in Hickory, Virginia is $6,798. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hickory, Virginia typically starts at $3995. 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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