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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorcas, WV

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Virginia is $6,951, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Dorcas area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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.
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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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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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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Cost of memory care in Dorcas, WV

The average cost of senior living in West Virginia is $6,951 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in West Virginia vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeWest VirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,951/mo$6,999/mo0.7% below national median
Assisted Living$5,730/mo$5,830/mo1.7% below national median
Independent Living$3,496/mo$3,520/mo0.7% below national median
Memory Care
West Virginia:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:0.7% below national median
Assisted Living
West Virginia:$5,730/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:1.7% below national median
Independent Living
West Virginia:$3,496/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:0.7% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorcas

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorcas

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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Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Brookdale Harrisonburg

5.0
This community has done an exceptional job. If you have someone who needs activities or is very social, this would be the perfect place for your loved one. This is a smaller community to make you feel safe. This is a one story community as well. Brookdale Harrisonburg has been able to keep ...
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Dorcas review score based on 66 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 30 Dorcas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorcas 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

Dorcas review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Dorcas, WV30 facilities
8.4
Petersburg, WV37 facilities
8.6
Moorefield, WV48 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorcas 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 66 reviews of 30 Dorcas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorcas 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.
Dorcas, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.5
3.8
Friendliness
2.6
3.9
Care services
2.5
3.6
Staff
2.6
3.8
Meals & dining
2.3
3.5
Activities
2.5
3.4
Value for cost*
2.4
3.5
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Dorcas memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorcas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorcas, 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 Dorcas 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 Dorcas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorcas, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorcas 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 Dorcas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorcas, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.3%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorcas 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 Dorcas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorcas, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorcas 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 Dorcas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorcas, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorcas 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 Dorcas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorcas, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
30%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorcas

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 West Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dorcas protect seniors.
Learn about West Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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