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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shanks, WV
Memory care in Shanks 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 Shanks is about $4,602 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 54 communities, read 402 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumberland, Bowling Green and Champwood.
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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.
Assisted Living at Frostburg The Assisted Living at Frostburg residence is located in the quaint town of Frostburg, MD. The Frostburg community is known for its commitment to the arts and nature. There are a number of venues, such as the Arts and Entertainment district, which will allow you to...
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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
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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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We're very happy with how things are going with Dutch Haven! It's a wonderful place with a caring and interactive staff. The facility itself, is inviting and clean, and they take excellent care of all of...
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.
Dutch Haven Adult Home is an assisted living facility that is located in Maurertown, Virginia, which is within the beautiful boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley and is near Winchester, VA. We are proud to specialize in the care and well-being of our residentÆs that are diagnosed with dementia...
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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood. Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees. We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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, 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.
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
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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.
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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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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.
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 Shanks, WV
The average cost of senior living in Shanks is $4,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Terra Alta, WV with an average of $3,419 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shanks, WV vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Shanks
Recent reviews for memory care in Shanks
Harmony at Martinsburg
4.5
I moved my mom to Harmony @ Martinsburg from Delaware. The care she is receiving here is exceptional. She was quite a difficult resident for several months. Along with her dementia, she was angry and could be aggressive. The staff were patient and loving. Checking on her frequently and ...
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Celebration Villa of Martinsburg
4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning.
The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.
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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Shanks review score based on 113 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 113 reviews of 42 Shanks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shanks 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
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Review subcategories for Shanks 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 113 reviews of 42 Shanks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shanks 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.Shanks, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Shanks memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shanks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shanks, 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 Shanks 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 Shanks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shanks 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 Shanks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shanks, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.8%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.2%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shanks 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 Shanks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shanks 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 Shanks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shanks 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 Shanks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shanks, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Arbor of Winchester, The Maynard and Harmony at Martinsburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shanks, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 54 memory care facilities near Shanks, West Virginia. See the full list.
The 54 memory care facilities near you in Shanks, 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 Shanks, West Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Shanks, West Virginia ranges from $1500 to $8795. The average Memory Care cost in Shanks, West Virginia is $4,602. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shanks, West Virginia typically starts at $1500. 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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