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Memory care in South 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 South Gap is about $5,801 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 22 communities, read 139 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Dogwood Crossing
66 Photos available
8.8
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After touring a few different places, Dogwood Crossing was the only place my step father actually liked and felt like he would be comfortable staying there. The facility is very well kept with a homey feel...
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.
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
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At commonwealth senior living at radford, it is a quiet community, and the people are nice. It is a good value for the money compared to other complexes. A great choice overall!
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford is an excellent community located in a commercial area in Radford, Virginia. Our community is in close proximity to various medical offices and Carilion New River Valley Community hospital. Our main facility accommodates residents who require more attention...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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11 reviews
8.4
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
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My mom was only there 3 months. She tried to "escape" and therefore had to leave as per The Havens rules. These rules were told to me upfront. I moved her to another facility which had a lockdown unit. The...
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.
The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...
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8.0
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27 reviews
8.0
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27 reviews
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The team at Spring Oak is the best! They always take time to answer questions, listen to concerns and reassure me when I have concerns. Having both parents at Spring Oak can be very difficult, but hearing...
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.
Spring Oak at Christiansburg is an affordable Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of the New River Valley.We offer a home like environment that provides loving care and excellent customer service. Our services include: Affordable housing, utilities, weekly laundry and personal cleaning...
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
Offering independent living plus, assisted living and memory care, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff provides its residents a home that is truly in harmony with nature. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the senior living community offers a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains....
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7.5
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4 reviews
7.5
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Carrington Place was a great place for my mother while she was there. She unfortunately passed only a few weeks after being there. They did a great job taking care of her and keeping her in good spirits, and...
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.
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville
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11 Floor plan available
7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville. I have minimal complaints. Good response when we asked for things we felt were needed. So happy to be there with Hospice...
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.
Making sure that your elderly family member moves to a place where he/she is properly cared for mentally and physically is likely of the utmost importance to you. Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville helps to encourage an active lifestyle for the elderly. The activities that the facility...
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55 Floor plans available
5.8
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18 reviews
5.8
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18 reviews
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The community could always be a little cleaner but overall it has been a good experience. The staff members are very friendly and from what we hear the meals are really good .
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is located at the foot of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is a modern, beautiful assisted living facility, with an award-winning memory care proram called Sweet Memories. Commonwealth Senior Living is known for providing...
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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.
English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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23 reviews
8.5
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My mom has lived at Greystone since 2021 she passed away this month and I want to share the truth about our experience. It has been such a blessing. I remember when she first moved in we was so nervous but...
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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.
Photo of Westwood Center
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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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.
At Pulaski Retirement Community, you can experience the peace of mind that comes with retirement living in a friendly small town atmosphere. Enjoy fine country living, beautiful views and quiet nights in the heart of Virginia’s New River Valley. All complemented by a carefree, active lifestyle...
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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: 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.
Photo of Showalter Center
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
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.

Cost of memory care in South Gap, VA

The average cost of senior living in South Gap is $5,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Gap, VA vs. nearby cities

South Gap, VA
$5,801/mo
$5,801/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Gap, VA vs. the state and national average

South Gap, VA
$5,801/mo
U.S. national average
$4,989/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Gap vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,801/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Gap, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,404/mo
Studio
$5,654/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,827/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,245/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Gap over time

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What families are saying about memory care in South Gap

Recent reviews for memory care in South Gap

Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford

5.0
All 5 stars! The staff are all very helpful and knowledgeable. Room sizes and amenities offered in memory care have been excellent. I would recommend Commonwealth at Radford to others.

The Havens at Princeton

5.0
My father is no longer there though. But we love The Havens. . Excellent experience. Very clean. Incredible staff. Very genuine. Wonderful quality of care. The staff was always attentive. With the meals, there was something good every day my dad would say! . A lot to do and everyone ...
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South Gap review score based on 34 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 18 South Gap memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South 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

South Gap review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Gap, VA18 facilities
7.9
Bluefield, VA22 facilities
8.4
Pocahontas, VA18 facilities

Review subcategories for South 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 34 reviews of 18 South Gap memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South 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.
South Gap, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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South Gap memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gap memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South 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 South 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 South Gap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Gap, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South 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 South Gap Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Gap, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South 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 South Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Gap, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South 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 South Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Gap, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South 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 South Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Gap, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 memory care facilities near South Gap, Virginia. See the full list.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in South 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 South 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 South 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 South Gap, Virginia ranges from $1971 to $35000. The average Memory Care cost in South Gap, Virginia is $5,801. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Gap, Virginia typically starts at $1971. 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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