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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Major, VA
Memory care in Major 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 Major is about $4,244 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 866 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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.
7.0
Review score
2 reviews
On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Major, VA
The average cost of senior living in Major is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Major, VA vs. nearby cities
Major, VA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Major, VA vs. the state and national average
Major, VA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Major vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Major, VA by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Memory Care in Major over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Major
Recent reviews for memory care in Major
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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Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA
4.5
My mother was first placed in the more independent building even though she had signs of dementia. She did quite well for a while. When her dementia and needs became greater, she was moved to the memory care building. There are fewer residents in this building and she receives more ...
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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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Major review score based on 193 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 193 reviews of 54 Major memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Major 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
Major review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Major 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 193 reviews of 54 Major memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Major 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.Major, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
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*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Major memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Major memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Major, 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 Major 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 Major that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Major, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Major 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 Major Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Major, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Major 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 Major partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Major, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Major 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 Major communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Major, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Major 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 Major offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Major, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Brookdale Roanoke are the top-rated memory care facilities near Major, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Major, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Major, 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 63 memory care facilities near you in Major, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Major, 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 Major, 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 Major, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Major, Virginia is $4,244. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Major, 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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