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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, 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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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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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.
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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
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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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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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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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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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...

Cost of memory care in Smoots, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $7,372 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Virginia
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Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Smoots

Recent reviews for memory care in Smoots

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 Farnham

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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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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.

Smoots review score based on 563 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 563 reviews of 97 Smoots memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smoots 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

Smoots review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Smoots, VA97 facilities
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Bowling Green, VA104 facilities

Review subcategories for Smoots 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 563 reviews of 97 Smoots memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smoots 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.
Smoots, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
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Activities
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3.3
Value for cost*
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3.4
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Smoots memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smoots memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smoots, 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 Smoots 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 Smoots that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smoots, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.3%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.4%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.4%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smoots 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 Smoots Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smoots, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smoots 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 Smoots partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smoots, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
63.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
48.5%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Smoots 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 Smoots communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smoots, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smoots 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 Smoots offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smoots, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
53.6%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Smoots

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 Smoots protect seniors.
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Heritage Green Hanover, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and Potomac Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smoots, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 97 memory care facilities near Smoots, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Smoots, Virginia are Heritage Green Hanover, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and Morningside House of St Charles. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 97 memory care facilities near you in Smoots, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smoots, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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