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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wilderness, VA

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 135 communities, read 4209 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fredericksburg, Culpeper and Orange.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard.  Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor activities...
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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely 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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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. ...
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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
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.
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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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
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Wilderness, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wilderness is $7,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brightwood, VA with an average of $6,819 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$7,250/mo

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

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

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

Recent reviews for memory care in Wilderness

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

Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Wilderness review score based on 782 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 782 reviews of 135 Wilderness memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilderness 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

Wilderness review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Wilderness, VA135 facilities
8.5
Brightwood, VA91 facilities
8.4
Lake Wilderness, VA126 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilderness 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 782 reviews of 135 Wilderness memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wilderness 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.
Wilderness, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
3.0
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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Wilderness memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilderness memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilderness, 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 Wilderness 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 Wilderness that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilderness, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.4%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilderness 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 Wilderness Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilderness, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
73.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilderness 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 Wilderness partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilderness, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
68.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
71.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
52.6%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilderness 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 Wilderness communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilderness, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
65.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilderness 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 Wilderness offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilderness, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
79.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Wilderness

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Annandale, A Memory Care Community and Heritage Village Gainesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wilderness, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 135 memory care facilities near Wilderness, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wilderness, Virginia are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Paramount Senior Living at Manassas and Morningside House of St Charles. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 135 memory care facilities near you in Wilderness, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wilderness, 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 Wilderness, 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 Wilderness, Virginia ranges from $3060 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Wilderness, Virginia is $7,250. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wilderness, 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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