7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sweet Springs, WV

My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost of a two bedroom apartment in other facilities. The staff are super nice, but the RN is not on call at night, and extraordinary (though not real emergency) medical needs must be handled by an ER visit. The facilities are very nice, and overall the experience is much like living in a nice hotel. The memory care unit is bright and clean and comfortable, and the staff are very good with the special needs of their residents. It is excellent for my dad's needs, and my mom can spend as much time with him as she likes, often eating her meals with him. The same company provides physical therapy for him, and his strength and abilities are greatly improved. We think Salem Terrace was the best solution for my parents' particular needs, and fortunately they can afford it. Had it been possible we might have paid less for them to live in one apartment elsewhere, with comparable services.

The care giving staff was always cleaning, even though that wasn't technically their job. The staff was great. The management would go around and visit the residents at random. Generally, the care was good, although towards the end of my mother's care they seemed a little overwhelmed. It seemed like the more acute care was difficult for them. The food was good; general cafeteria food. The activities could have been a little better, but overall they were ok.

We were very satisfied with them and they did a great job. The community itself was always very clean and it always smelled fresh. The staff was always very friendly as well. The care they provided went over and above to ensure my husband was engaged and taken care of. Compared to the other communities we looked at, the care and quality at Carrington Cottage At Botetourt were much higher so we do think it was worth the somewhat elevated price.