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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shockoe, VA

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Memory care in Shockoe 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 Shockoe is about $6,425 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 815 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Danville, South Boston and Sandy River.

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[name removed], the doctor that cares for the residents is outstanding, she has great communication and is genuine in her care. The weekly cleaning of the residents rooms is unfortunately lacking in...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Woodland HillsSurrounded by sprawling green spaces and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodland Hills stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Blacksburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living,...
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My loved one was a resident at Our Lady of the Valley for several years. Overall, my loved one had a good experience at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services,...
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.
Our Lady of the ValleyFor over 35 years, Our Lady of the Valley has served seniors in the greater Roanoke area with compassion and respect. We provide quality assisted living, nursing care, memory care (our newest service!), skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services—a full continuum of...
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I was extremely satisfied with Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. Deciding to place my mother in a facility was hard, but her health became more than I was qualified to provide. The administration was very...
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.
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
Fork Mountain North offers activities for residents which allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help.
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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
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.
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.
Photo of Springview Assisted Living Dix Building
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.

Cost of memory care in Shockoe, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shockoe is $6,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altavista, VA with an average of $5,974 per month.

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

Shockoe, VA
$6,425/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,425/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,786/mo
Studio
$7,451/mo

Senior living costs in Shockoe 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: Shockoe, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShockoe, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$6,425/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,151/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,691/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Shockoe, VA:$6,425/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Shockoe, VA:$5,151/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Shockoe, VA:$3,691/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Shockoe, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shockoe 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shockoe, VA$6,489/mo$6,543/mo-0.8%
Virginia$6,021/mo$5,752/mo+4.7%
National$5,913/mo$5,592/mo+5.7%
Shockoe, VA
2024 average cost:$6,489/mo
2023 average cost:$6,543/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,021/mo
2023 average cost:$5,752/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,913/mo
2023 average cost:$5,592/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shockoe

Recent reviews for memory care in Shockoe

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

5.0
I am very satisfied with Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston. Based on the times we have been there visiting everything has been wonderful at this facility. Mom has dementia and she is very young but at this facility she is really engaging in the activities. At this point I would say ...
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Brookdale Reidsville

4.5
When it comes to the cleanliness - my relative had greasy hair one time! I am overall very happy. I have visited 4 times at meal time and the meals seemed to lack Fresh veggies...but again, I am happy. I would love to see more activities scheduled for memory care. I generally go in the ...
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Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

5.0
Woodland Hills is a beautiful community that is well maintained, and has an exceptional staff. The residents all seem very happy, and involved in a wide variety of activities. If your loved one is in need of independent living, assisted living, or memory care, this facility is definitely worth ...
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Shockoe review score based on 174 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 39 Shockoe memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shockoe 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

Shockoe review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Shockoe, VA39 facilities
8.2
South Boston, VA35 facilities
8.2
Chatham, VA51 facilities

Review subcategories for Shockoe 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 174 reviews of 39 Shockoe memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shockoe 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.
Shockoe, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.7
3.7
Friendliness
2.8
3.8
Care services
2.6
3.5
Staff
2.8
3.7
Meals & dining
2.5
3.4
Activities
2.6
3.3
Value for cost*
2.6
3.4
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Shockoe memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shockoe memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shockoe, 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 Shockoe 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 Shockoe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shockoe, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shockoe 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 Shockoe Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shockoe, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shockoe 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 Shockoe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shockoe, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shockoe 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 Shockoe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shockoe, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shockoe 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 Shockoe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shockoe, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Shockoe

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 Shockoe protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Roanoke, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shockoe, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 39 memory care facilities near Shockoe, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shockoe, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in Shockoe, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shockoe, 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 Shockoe, 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 Shockoe, Virginia ranges from $3060 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Shockoe, Virginia is $6,425. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shockoe, Virginia typically starts at $3060. 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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