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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oak Forest, VA
Memory care in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest is about $5,040 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 116 communities, read 1910 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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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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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 Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
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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, 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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
Cost of memory care in Oak Forest, VA
The average cost of senior living in Oak Forest is $5,040 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pamplin City, VA with an average of $3,788 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oak Forest, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oak Forest, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Oak Forest
Recent reviews for memory care in Oak Forest
The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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The Crossings at Ironbridge in Chester, VA
4.0
They kept changing the way they did the laundry, which was fine. But 50% of my loved one's clothes just disappeared, even after we tagged them. The food was not very good here. And they really didn't have much meal planning for you if you had needs or preferences off the main stream. I could ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
5.0
They genuinely care, and they've proved it. During the Covid outbreak when my mom was there, I watched the administrators work excessive hours to fill in the holes and to also help out their staff. The facility itself is good, and there is plenty of room for the residents to move around. The ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and caring staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities. At The Pearl at Watkins Centre, the staff was praised for their exceptional care during difficult transitions and for building strong ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the significance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury, meals were described as delicious and varied, while staff at Morningside in the West End took the time to accommodate residents' dietary pref ...
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Individualized activities and social opportunities. Residents appreciate the diverse range of activities offered at their communities, allowing them to engage in hobbies and connect with others. Activities such as musical entertainment, movie nights, and field trips provide opportunities for socializing and personal growth at The Blake at Charlo ...
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Secure and clean living spaces. Several reviews mention the importance of cleanliness and safety in the community, with some specifically commenting on updated living spaces and secure outdoor areas. The spacious and open memory care unit at The Pearl at Watkins Centre and the beautiful and clean grounds at Heritage Green H ...
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Effective communication and transparency. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring peace of mind and addressing concerns in a timely manner. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members were praised for their responsiveness to family concerns and openn ...
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Supportive and welcoming community. Reviews highlight the importance of a supportive and inclusive community, where residents feel at home and valued. At Brookdale Midlothian, new residents were welcomed with open arms, while Heritage Green Hanover was commended for its close-knit atmosphere and commitment to individualized ca ...
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Oak Forest review score based on 430 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 430 reviews of 98 Oak Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Oak Forest 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
Oak Forest review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Oak Forest 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 430 reviews of 98 Oak Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oak Forest 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.Oak Forest, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
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Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Oak Forest memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oak Forest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.9%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.9%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Morningside of Charlottesville and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oak Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 116 memory care facilities near Oak Forest, Virginia. See the full list.
The 116 memory care facilities near you in Oak Forest, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, Virginia ranges from $147 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Oak Forest, Virginia is $5,040. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Oak Forest, Virginia typically starts at $147. 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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