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Memory care in Occupacia 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 Occupacia is about $5,596 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 102 communities, read 2824 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...
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 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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4, only because the food isn't great and there was no real orientation for my mom; Introducing her to people.
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.
The Pemberton at University Park provides an independent living community to those interested in making Richmond, VA their home. This community offers a great place to live in a location that provides much to do and see. Richmond provides residents and guests with opportunities to visit the...
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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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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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, 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.
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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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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.
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.
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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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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.
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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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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 Occupacia, VA

The average cost of senior living in Occupacia is $5,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

Memory care costs in Occupacia, VA, vs. nearby cities

Occupacia, VA
$5,596/mo
$4,168/mo

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

Occupacia, VA
$5,596/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,596/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,270/mo
Studio
$6,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,786/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,966/mo

Senior living costs in Occupacia 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: Occupacia, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOccupacia, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,596/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,998/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,398/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Occupacia, VA:$5,596/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Occupacia, VA:$3,998/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Occupacia, VA:$3,398/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Occupacia, VA, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Occupacia, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Occupacia 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Occupacia, VA$6,520/mo$5,821/mo+12.0%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Occupacia, VA
2024 average cost:$6,520/mo
2023 average cost:$5,821/mo
Percent change:+12.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Occupacia

Recent reviews for memory care in Occupacia

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 Kilmarnock

5.0
Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including Discovery Village at the West End, Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons, where loved ones are treated like family and receive individualized at ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families consistently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, Tribute at The Glen, and Sunrise of Richmond, where the living spaces and common areas are kept in excellent condition. ...
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Diverse activities and socialization opportunities. Communities like Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond, The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Tribute at The Glen offer a wide range of activities and opportunities for residents to engage with each other and the community, promoting socialization and mental sti ...
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Accommodating to resident needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of staff at various communities, including Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond, The Berkeley at Short Pump, and Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg, where they go above and beyond to meet the unique needs and preferences of their resident ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Regular, clear communication is a priority at many communities, as mentioned in reviews for The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, Spring Hills Mount Vernon, and Sunrise of Mt Vernon, where families feel kept informed and involved in their loved one's care.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities like Morningside House of Spotsylvania, Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, and Sunrise at Bon Air offering delicious and nutritious meals that residents look forward to.
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Occupacia review score based on 532 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 532 reviews of 89 Occupacia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Occupacia 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

Occupacia review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Occupacia, VA89 facilities
6.9
Montross, VA5 facilities
7.8
Tappahannock, VA102 facilities

Review subcategories for Occupacia 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 532 reviews of 89 Occupacia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Occupacia 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
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
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Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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Value for cost*
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3.8
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Occupacia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Occupacia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Occupacia, 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 Occupacia 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 Occupacia 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
73%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Occupacia 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 Occupacia 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
70.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Occupacia 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 Occupacia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Occupacia, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
43.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Occupacia 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 Occupacia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Occupacia, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Occupacia 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 Occupacia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Occupacia, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
67.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Occupacia

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