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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lexington, VA

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Memory care in Lexington 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 Lexington is about $4,279 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 61 communities, read 873 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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...
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Cost of memory care in Lexington, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lexington is $4,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lexington, VA vs. nearby cities

Lexington, VA
$4,279/mo
$3,830/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lexington, VA vs. the state and national average

Lexington, VA
$4,279/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lexington vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,279/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lexington, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$5,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,665/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lexington over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lexington

Recent reviews for memory care in Lexington

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care

5.0
We chose The Harmony Collection because the space that it offered, the activities, the cleanliness, and just the overall feel of it. Everyone seemed like they were on top of their game. She has a bedroom with a shared bathroom, so it is a little on the smaller side but it does work for her ...
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Brookdale 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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TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA

5.0
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge was fantastic the whole time that my loved one was a resident there. The staff was fantastic and went out of their way to take care of my loved one. The pricing was some of the best in the valley and we checked everybody. The housekeeping was great. The move in and out ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and communicative staff. Several reviews praise the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and openness to communication at various communities. For instance, at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care, families appreciate the regular updates they receive about their loved ones and the accessibility of staff mem ...
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Improvement in activities. Some reviews note the need for more stimulating activities at their loved ones' communities. At The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care, residents are reported to lack opportunities for mental stimulation. However, a new activities director has been hired at some communities, including ...
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Safe and clean facilities. Many reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and safety in senior living communities. At Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, residents and families express satisfaction with the cleanliness of the facility. Similarly, at Brookdale Roanoke, residents are treated with digni ...
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Personalized care for residents' needs. A few reviews mention the importance of individualized attention and care for residents. At Regency at Augusta, staff genuinely cared for their loved one and catered to their unique needs. At Brookdale Roanoke, loved ones are treated with dignity and their preferences are taken into account. ...
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Affordable pricing. Some reviews comment on the high cost of senior living communities. At Brookdale Roanoke, the community is described as expensive, but families feel the value is worth it due to the quality of care provided. At Heritage Green Lynchburg, the facility offers fair value for the care received.
Varied food options. A few reviews discuss the food offerings at their loved ones' communities, with mentions of both edible and well-balanced meals. At Runk and Pratt of Forest, the food seems to be hot and appealing. However, at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care, families wish for more variety an ...
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Lexington review score based on 188 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 188 reviews of 52 Lexington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lexington 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

Lexington review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Lexington, VA52 facilities
8.1
Buena Vista, VA60 facilities
8.5
Glasgow, VA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Lexington 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 188 reviews of 52 Lexington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lexington 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lexington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lexington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lexington, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lexington 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 Lexington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lexington, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.8%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lexington 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 Lexington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lexington, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
59.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
18.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lexington 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 Lexington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lexington, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
40%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lexington 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 Lexington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lexington, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.5%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 61 memory care facilities near Lexington, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lexington, Virginia are Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, TerraBella Pheasant Ridge and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 61 memory care facilities near you in Lexington, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Lexington, Virginia is $4,279. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lexington, Virginia typically starts at $340. 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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