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If your loved one is looking for memory care in Richmond, A Place for Mom can help. Richmond offers a large number of memory care facilities to choose from. The city is home to 25 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown. Memory care residents in Richmond have on-site access to specialized care, meals, accessible beds and showers, and social engagements with their fellow residents. Service is provided around the clock, giving residents the security that they’ll always have help when it’s needed and their families peace of mind that their loved ones are getting comprehensive care specific to Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-focused ailments.
In this guide to memory care in Richmond, we list all of our in-network memory care facilities, along with information on monthly costs, payment options, amenities, regulations, and transportation options.
Types of care available in Richmond, VA
Memory Care
The facility was nice and well taken care of, which was very important to us. It smelled very clean - some other facilities smelled like urine. I would say my moms bathroom counter needed updating some Formica coming off that's why I didn't rate it a 5 but it was clean. I can't say enough about the staff. My mom was level 4 care so she needed with help eating and all other life functions. Someone sat and fed her everyday. She seemed to be thriving and seemed happy. I wish she could have participated in the fun things they had going on but she was not able at the time. My mom did end up passing away 2.5 months after we placed her in memory care but the staff was amazing. My mom was on hospice when she entered. The night she passed a sweet nurse from Spring Arbor stayed with her all night long so she wouldn't be alone. My family is so grateful for her!
They kept changing the way they did the laundry, which was fine. But 50% of my loved one's clothes just disappeared, even after we tagged them. The food was not very good here. And they really didn't have much meal planning for you if you had needs or preferences off the main stream. I could see they had a lot of activities, but my loved one didn't participate. The management was very good. If you had an ear to management, they would help you out a lot. It's not like they ignored you. For instance, I wanted to put cameras in my loved one's room, and they were very open to that and helped me to get that achieved. Overall, after looking at several places, I'm glad I chose them. The marketing director was very supportive from the beginning to the end. I could run questions by her, and she was very helpful. We ended up needing hospice care, and they helped get that set up. The hospice service they recommend there was excellent. I got to talk to a chaplain once a week, and the home office would call me once a week. The hospice nurse was outstanding. It was like having a sister there.
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's some issues, but i think that's with any facility, but they address it, they're very responsive and fix them quickly. They have been really wonderful to work with. I know my mother, when we took her there she wasn't doing anything but sitting in a chair watching tv, she hadn't taken a shower in 10 years (she was getting sponge baths) and they've gotten her in the shower; she has a walker but wouldn't use it and now she's walking around with it, she loves the food, shes a good cook so thats a big statement for her to make, they've got them doing puzzles and crafts which she never does, shes sort of like the den mother keeping them all together. It's been a big turn around for her and such an improvement in her quality of life. I also like that the staff wears white, it gives it more of a professional feel so you know who the staff is because a lot of times they're just wearing regular clothes with name tags so you're not sure who works there.
350 Hioaks Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
The Towers Community, nestled on 12 beautiful acres in Richmond, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of...
The Barrington at Hioaks is an exceptional facility. All the nurses I have met have met me with a smile. They show true care for my mother! My mom needs a very high level of care and all of the staff is...
2105 Cranbeck Road, Richmond, VA 23235
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. Quality of care rating is less than perfect because of the QUANTITY of it … (short staffed). Meals offer variety but occasionally over-cooked vegetables.. Activities...
11300 Mall Court, Chesterfield, VA 23235
Ginter Hall Assisted Living & Memory Care has been providing Quality Care at an Affordable Price to seniors in the Richmond Metropolitan area for well over 38+ years! Ginetr Hall, a local Family Owned community, is committed to enriching the lives of senior adults through top quality care...
If we could give them a 10 we would! Ginter Hall South turned out to be the best place. My aunt was in two other places and the people at Ginter Hall South are truly some of the nicest people I've ever met....
4931 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234
Commonwealth Assisted Living at Chesterfield is an assisted living community serving individuals in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia. We're located within a few minutes of Collegiate School Aquatics Center, several specialty shops, various medical facilities and schools, as well as...
They do a good job in all areas, but there is room for improvement. Management could specify aides exact duties as some seemed to avoid less pleasant duties. Most issues involved staff shortages, but I...
9100 Bon Air Crossings Dr, Richmond, VA 23235
The Crossings at Bon Air is a 17.6-acre campus that features rental independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, memory care apartments and short stay respite living. Residents of our community enjoy extensive in unit amenities, such as full kitchens, washer/dryers and weekly...
This place is very nice, generally. The food is awful and is a major complaint. Menu and attentive selections are just terrible. Many times the food is just inedible. Very poor offerings to the elderly...
1000 Twinridge Ln, Richmond, VA 23235
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our Seaton Chesterfield community without having to leave your home!Seaton...
The staff (aides) are very friendly and knowledgeable. But they are generally slow in responding to the resident's pendant alert system, especially at night. I brought this to the attention of the director...
1807 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
I can't recommend this place enough. The staff is friendly, responsive, and dedicated to caring for their residents. The facility is well-maintained. Having my loved ones here has been a blessing and a...
7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
I feel that they are open to conversation about what is best and if you tell them your concerns and what you need they try to address it. I am much happier with my parents here than the previous place! They...
1800 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well — then our upscale, two-story retirement community located in a serene wooded area of Richmond, Va., is the place for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
The caregivers are gentle with the residents. They seem to genuinely care about the elderly people they look after and aren't just putting in time to get a paycheck. We were apprehensive about putting my...
9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23233
Discovery Village at the West End is an assisted living community located in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is Virginia’s capital and is recognized as being one of the nation’s oldest cities. Its vibrant history is richly portrayed in the city’s many museums and historic sites. History enthusiasts...
The staff at Discovery are so attentive to everyone. On day one with moving my dad there into the memory care, everyone we were introduced to remembered our names and remembered things about us. They give my...
12411 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
3000 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23294
With five levels of care to better match the services our residents need, our community also offers a special memory impairment neighborhood called the Gardens. We offer Five Star service delivered in a family-like atmosphere, setting us apart from other providers. For more than seven years, we...
I like that it feels cozy. Not big and impersonal like one place I visited. I like that it's not big, that it's older - so lower ceilings, established plantings. My mother is not overwhelmed by the spaces....
8203 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverBRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living!Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at The Harmony Collection at...
My loved one was previously a resident at The Harmony at Hanover. Improvement with housekeeping was needed, due to staff turnover. The meals were mediocre. The monthly rent fee increase was ridiculous! I...
10601 Barbara Ln, Richmond, VA 23233
We designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
Nice people and nice place.I would recommend it. The people from top to bottom were very nice to our dad during a very tough time for our mother.
6800 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
My loved one was previously a resident at Lucy Corr and I visited her weekly. This facility was great. The staff were all very caring and helpful. Based on our experience, I would recommend Lucy Corr to...
2800 Polo Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23113
Morningside at Bellgrade sets the stage for our residents to increase their quality of life. Our excellent program offers a balanced nutritional plan, which complements the medication management delivery plan. When the health of an individual is viewed, diet and medications go together. When they...
Most of the time the staff was very nice to my mother except a couple of times in the dining room. She liked the food. Many times around the holidays it would be short staffed. Her room was always...
11200 W Huguenot R, Midlothian, VA 23113
There is no higher calling,no greater purpose than that of a caregiver.Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregivingis just for some of us and not all of us.Yet at our core, we are all made to love, to connect,to extend ourselves in service of others.The question is … do we have the will to...
Our family had an in person tour with Bickford of Chesterfield and the community as well as the tour experience was awesome but the price was just to high.
9495 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
The facility is fabulous but the staff and healthcare workers are remarkable. I am Over The Top pleased with the care my brother is receiving at Sancerre. He adjusted quite nicely to moving from his own...
567 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
We have found the staff at Anthology of Tuckahoe to be very friendly and always speak when passing in the hall. Housekeeping does a nice job of keeping everything clean. Our apartment is always well tended...
11210 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
There are a small number of apartments at Anthology, so my 91 year old mother has been able to make friends quickly. She is not overwhelmed. The staff is caring and willing to do extras for the residents.
8227 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverAssisted Living and Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
The staff at The Harmony Collection at Hanover are friendly and willing to work with families. The facility is bright and cheerful and the rooms are spacious. The housekeeping is okay. The rooms seem to be...
9991 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
2100 Idlewood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
2400 Gaskins Rd., Richmond, VA 23238
Welcome to Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are...
12401 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe was an amazing place. We knew the first time we ever toured the place that this was the place for daddy. They went out of their way welcoming him on his day or move in and continue...
A Place for Mom’s proprietary data indicates that Richmond, Virginia, memory care residents pay $5,165 a month on average within our network of communities, including associated expenses and service fee add-ons.[01] That cost provides access to multiple types of care (such as memory, diabetic, incontinence, and more), medication management, meal prep, parking, accessible rooms, and common area activities.
The average monthly cost nationwide for memory care is $6,935, so memory care facilities in Richmond provide great value to residents and their families.[02]
The following chart contains baseline costs for residents living in Richmond-based memory care facilities:
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Memory care is a significant personal and financial commitment for both the resident and their immediate family. Residents of Richmond-based facilities can finance the cost of memory care via private payments, Medicare, and Medicaid. Here, we’ll explore what each option entails.
If possible, seniors and their families can pay for memory care facilities by way of any personal finances or wealth. This can include dipping into personal savings, using Social Security, cashing out a pension, or using an investment return to foot the bill. In any case, personal finances provide a direct route to paying for memory care. Residents can also use the following
Categorized as assisted living facilities (ALFs), memory care locations that serve dementia and Alzheimer’s patients are regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services. ALFs are subject to specific special state guidelines, including requirements around care evaluations. For example, residents must be evaluated at least every three months by a licensed healthcare professional. In addition, facilities are required to plan 14 hours of activities each week. ALFs must also create medication management plans that are reviewed and approved by the Department of Social Services.
Administrators and patient-facing employees must also receive regular training and updated education on dementia care if working with patients living with cognitive issues. Furthermore, if an ALF has at least 20 residents, it, by law, must have at least one attendee awake at all times. Inspections to ensure these guidelines are being met happen randomly at least once a year. Information on a specific facility’s inspection history can be found online here.
109 Governor St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7000
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – to 5 p.m.
Richmond has its own COVID-19 guidelines, compiled by the state of Virginia, though it mostly follows CDC recommendations. When it comes to assisted living communities, including memory care facilities, the state encourages two factors:
Vaccinations. Employees and residents are encouraged to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
Facility cleanliness. Routine cleaning and handwashing are promoted.
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A majority of the memory care facilities in our listings are a combination of assisted living and memory care communities. As such, they offer a variety of services and types of care.
Our listings have specialized memory care training for staff, and 84% are designed specifically to accommodate memory loss. Because memory conditions, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, are often associated with other symptoms, a number of our facilities have even more specialized care. These facilities have staff trained to care for those who exhibit anxiety, aggression, and agitation; hallucinations and delusions; and restlessness, pacing, and wandering; and are trained in redirection, cueing, and disorientation. On-site care specialists also oversee patient medication needs and exit-seeking behaviors treatment.
A number of facilities have professional chefs on-site to cook for residents and their guests. Rooms are wheelchair accessible with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and cable/satellite television, and some have kitchenettes and housekeepers and laundry service available. More than three-quarters of our listings allow dogs and cats weighing 21-30 pounds, so residents can bring their furry companions with them when they move in.
For residents who like to enjoy the fresh air, 92% of our listings have outdoor common areas, and 88% have outdoor patios. Buildings also have indoor common areas where residents can interact with each other and their visitors, as well as activity directors who plan engaging events and programs for seniors.
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Memory care patients in Richmond have the following health care facilities at their disposal:
This health care network has several facilities in town, including VCU Medical Center. VCU Medical Center is a renowned research and innovation center and provides several care options, such as senior-focused treatments and the city’s best cancer center. It is an academic medical facility and Richmond’s top-rated hospital.[05]
This VCU Health partner offers house calls, transitional care, outpatient work, and more to the senior population of Richmond.
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital is Richmond’s No. 2 hospital and a high-performing general medicine and surgical provider. Chippenham Hospital’s geriatric psychiatrist care focuses on behavioral health for seniors to make the later years enjoyable.
The city’s fourth-ranked hospital, Bon Secours is a dedicated senior-care facility.[05] Its geriatric center is a specialized center that provides seniors assessments, care planning, urgent care, and follow-up services.
Also known as Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital, this is Richmond’s lone VA hospital. It offers a variety of services, such as geriatric care, orthopedics, rheumatology, and more.
Memory care facilities generally provide their residents with chaperone services and medical-related transportation. For visiting family or friends. Richmond is best raveled by car. Richmond has an abundance of walking, biking, and public transportation options. Cycling lanes and walkways like the Virginia Capital Trail are peppered throughout downtown. Public transport options, such as the GRTC transit system, offer specialized transportation for individuals with disabilities or mobility issues at no cost. Through the GRTC’s CARE and CARE Plus program, seniors over the age of 80 can also apply for ADA paratransit cards here.
Some facilities might host regular outings for residents to places like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which is free to the public and wheelchair accessible. With exhibitions and displays regularly rolling through, it’s a wonderful stop for the entire family when visiting their loved one in memory care.
The Maymont Foundation is a great place to visit on nice days, and most of the area is wheelchair accessible. Resting on 100 acres of land in Richmond, patrons visit an arboretum, see animals in their native habitats in The Robins Nature Center, feed goats, and take a peek into the Maymont mansion.
The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is open to seniors 65 and older for $14, featuring several exhibits and displays for viewing. Agecroft Hall & Gardens is also open to the public, including a Shakespeare at Agecroft setup. Seniors can attend for $11. For history fans, the American Civil War Museum is a popular attraction in Richmond. The Byrd Theater, built in 1928, is a great place to see a movie or just enjoy the historical architecture with loved ones.
Henrico County has a healthy offering of activities to help seniors move their bodies and stretch their minds with friends and family. Many of the memory care facilities in our listings plan outings for residents to a number of these places. The Belmont Recreation Center hosts its Belmont Games Club for participants aged 50 and over every first and third Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For guests with particular gaming interests, Belmont offers Bridge on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Pinochle every third Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunrise of Richmond, The Barrington at Hioaks and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Richmond, VA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Richmond is 4,593 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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