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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Old Gun, VA

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Memory care in Old Gun 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 Old Gun is about $7,013 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 83 communities, read 2167 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Midlothian and Chesterfield.

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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.
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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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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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
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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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens 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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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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.
Here at The Woodland, residents gracefully age in place at our community, they find comfort in the seamless continuum of care provided by our on campus skilled nursing facility.
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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 Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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Cost of memory care in Old Gun, VA

The average cost of senior living in Old Gun is $7,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $6,798 per month.

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

Old Gun, VA
$7,013/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,013/mo

Memory care costs in Old Gun, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,899/mo
Studio
$7,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,702/mo

Senior living costs in Old Gun 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: Old Gun, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Gun, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,013/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,704/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Old Gun, VA:$7,013/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Old Gun, VA:$6,203/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Old Gun, VA:$3,704/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Old Gun, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Old Gun 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 Old Gun, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Old Gun 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Old Gun, VA$6,712/mo$6,426/mo+4.5%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Old Gun, VA
2024 average cost:$6,712/mo
2023 average cost:$6,426/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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 Old Gun

Recent reviews for memory care in Old Gun

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

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Consistent and effective communication between staff and families. Many reviews praise the clear and timely communication between staff members and families at various communities, allowing everyone to stay informed and address concerns promptly. For instance, at Hermitage Three Chopt, the staff kept the family updated about their mother's care and medication ...
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Dedicated and caring staff members. Several reviews highlight the compassion and commitment of the caregivers and staff in improving the residents' quality of life. At Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, the aides were friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring their loved one's comfort and well-being. At Discovery Village a ...
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Varied activities for socializing and engagement. Communities that offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests help foster friendships and overall satisfaction. For example, at The Pearl at Watkins Centre, the staff organized volleyball games and allowed residents to have their nails painted, while at Spring Arbor Cotta ...
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Well-maintained facilities with clean living areas. A clean and comfortable living environment is essential for seniors' well-being and peace of mind. At Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community, the facility was bright, spacious, and well-maintained, with residents thriving in the dementia-focused atmosphere. At Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for residents' medical needs. Communities that prioritize residents' medical needs and provide adequate care contribute to their overall well-being and sense of security. For instance, at The Pearl at Watkins Centre, the staff efficiently administered medications to ensure proper care for residents, while Hermitage Three ...
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Personalized care to enhance residents' happiness. A more individualized approach to care can help residents feel valued and at ease in their new living situation. At The Pearl at Watkins Centre, the staff treated residents with kindness and respect, allowing them to maintain autonomy and dignity. At Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury, the te ...
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Old Gun review score based on 360 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 360 reviews of 83 Old Gun memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Old Gun 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

Old Gun review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Old Gun, VA83 facilities
7.9
Tuckahoe, VA59 facilities
8.0
Rockwood, VA82 facilities

Review subcategories for Old Gun 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 360 reviews of 83 Old Gun memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Old Gun 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.
Old Gun, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.7
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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Old Gun memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Gun memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Gun, 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 Old Gun 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 Old Gun that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Gun, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.1%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.1%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Old Gun 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 Old Gun Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Gun, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.9%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Gun 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 Old Gun partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Gun, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Gun 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 Old Gun communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Gun, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
41%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Gun 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 Old Gun offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Gun, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.6%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Old Gun

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