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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Somerset, VA

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Memory care in Somerset 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 Somerset is about $7,250 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 85 communities, read 1616 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Charlottesville, Culpeper and Orange.

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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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Love their personal care with the family friendly environment. They treat your loved one like family. The food is excellent and the staff actively engages your loved one. They keep me up to date on any...
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 Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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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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...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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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.
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...
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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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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, 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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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.
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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Shenandoah Place offers quality personal care in a distinctive residential setting. To help you enjoy life to the fullest, our program emphasizes active living with the right amount of personal care that is designed to meet your needs. In addition, we have all of the elements of home: spacious...
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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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Somerset, VA

The average cost of senior living in Somerset is $7,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, VA with an average of $6,398 per month.

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

Somerset, VA
$7,250/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,250/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,133/mo
Studio
$7,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,224/mo

Senior living costs in Somerset 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: Somerset, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSomerset, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,250/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,113/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Somerset, VA:$7,250/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Somerset, VA:$6,113/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Somerset, VA:unavailable
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Somerset

Recent reviews for memory care in Somerset

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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Front Royal

4.4
I think they're a very caring community. They have good activities for the memory care unit. They are slightly understaffed, but I don't think that's unique to this organization over any other one. There are just so many demands from the people in memory care, it's difficult to get to all of ...
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Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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Somerset review score based on 285 family reviews

8.5
Review score85 facilities285 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 285 reviews of 85 Somerset memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Somerset 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

Somerset review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Somerset, VA85 facilities
8.5
Brightwood, VA91 facilities
8.5
Gordonsville, VA19 facilities

Review subcategories for Somerset 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 285 reviews of 85 Somerset memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Somerset 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.
Somerset, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.9
3.7
Friendliness
2.9
3.8
Care services
2.7
3.5
Staff
2.8
3.7
Meals & dining
2.7
3.4
Activities
2.6
3.3
Value for cost*
2.7
3.4
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Somerset memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Somerset memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 Somerset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Somerset, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.8%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Somerset 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 Somerset Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Somerset, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Somerset 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 Somerset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Somerset, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50.6%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Somerset 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 Somerset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Somerset, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Somerset 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 Somerset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Somerset, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Somerset

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