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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Sandy, WV
Memory care in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy is about $5,686 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 78 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.2
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16 reviews
I definitely do recommend this facility to others. The communication with staff is excellent. If they are not available, they return calls when they are available. They keep us informed of what is happening,...
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 Enlivant community Oak Hill Place provides senior living services that strive to feel like home to you right away. We are conveniently located near Oak Hill, West Virginia which gives our residents access to shopping and dining, while maintaining small town character. We respect your dignity...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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9 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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11 reviews
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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9 reviews
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
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.
8.5
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23 reviews
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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...
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Big Sandy, WV
The average cost of senior living in Big Sandy is $5,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Matewan, WV with an average of $3,773 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Sandy
Recent reviews for memory care in Big Sandy
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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The Villages at Greystone Senior Living Community in Beaver, WV
4.5
Greystone is great, they are very reasonable on cost and you can see they care about the residents. My mom has lived there for 3 months now and we are very pleased.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
3.8
Several times I have called to speak with an administrator or to speak to someone in charge and they have not been present. I have left messages for someone to contact me but hadn't received a call back. I ended up calling myself again. I realize they have lives outside of their job but a call ...
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Big Sandy memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Sandy memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Sandy, 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 Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Sandy, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Sandy, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Sandy, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Sandy, WVNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Sandy, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Hill Place, Dogwood Crossing and The Villages at Greystone Senior Living Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Sandy, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Big Sandy, West Virginia. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Big Sandy, West Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Sandy, West 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 Big Sandy, West 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 Big Sandy, West Virginia ranges from $1900 to $35000. The average Memory Care cost in Big Sandy, West Virginia is $5,686. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Sandy, West Virginia typically starts at $1900. 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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