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Memory care in Pennington Gap 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 Pennington Gap is about $4,587 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 567 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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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.
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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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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace 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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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 Pennington Gap, VA

The average cost of senior living in Pennington Gap is $4,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Collier Mill, VA with an average of $3,225 per month.

Memory care costs in Pennington Gap, VA, vs. nearby cities

Pennington Gap, VA
$4,587/mo

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

Pennington Gap, VA
$4,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,976/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,587/mo

Memory care costs in Pennington Gap, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,466/mo
Studio
$4,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,387/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,698/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Pennington Gap 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: Pennington Gap, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePennington Gap, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,587/mo$5,497/mo$4,976/mo
Assisted Living$4,587/mo$5,481/mo$4,721/mo
Independent Living$1,022/mo$4,654/mo$4,179/mo
Memory Care
Pennington Gap, VA:$4,587/mo
Virginia:$5,497/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Assisted Living
Pennington Gap, VA:$4,587/mo
Virginia:$5,481/mo
U.S.:$4,721/mo
Independent Living
Pennington Gap, VA:$1,022/mo
Virginia:$4,654/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Pennington Gap

Recent reviews for memory care in Pennington Gap

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Pennington Gap review score based on 199 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 199 reviews of 42 Pennington Gap memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pennington Gap 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

Pennington Gap review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Pennington Gap, VA42 facilities
8.7
St. Charles, VA37 facilities
8.6
Jonesville, VA42 facilities

Review subcategories for Pennington Gap 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 199 reviews of 42 Pennington Gap memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pennington Gap 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.
Pennington Gap, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Pennington Gap memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington Gap memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap 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 Pennington Gap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pennington Gap, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pennington Gap 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 Pennington Gap Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pennington Gap, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pennington Gap 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 Pennington Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pennington Gap, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
20.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington Gap 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 Pennington Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennington Gap, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington Gap 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 Pennington Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pennington Gap, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Pennington Gap

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Bristol and StoryPoint Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pennington Gap, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Pennington Gap, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Pennington Gap, Virginia are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Pennington Gap, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap, Virginia ranges from $1795 to $9555. The average Memory Care cost in Pennington Gap, Virginia is $4,587. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pennington Gap, Virginia typically starts at $1795. 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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