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If your loved one needs memory care in Alma, A Place for Mom can help. With 89 memory care facilities in Alma, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Alma incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alma memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alma, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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.
Marshall Manor provides gracious Assisted Living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a beautifully designed setting, our program places its emphasis on hospitality and quality of life, while offering a full range of amenities and services. Our Special Needs Program is for moderate to...
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
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 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...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Alma, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alma is $4,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Memory care costs in Alma, VA, vs. nearby cities

Alma, VA
$4,972/mo
$5,079/mo

Memory care costs in Alma, VA, vs. state and national averages

Alma, VA
$4,972/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Alma, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,972/mo

Memory care costs in Alma, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,924/mo
Studio
$5,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,255/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Senior living costs in Alma vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alma, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlma, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,972/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,486/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Alma, VA:$4,972/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Alma, VA:$4,918/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Alma, VA:$4,486/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Alma, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alma and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Alma, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alma have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alma, VA$6,050/mo$6,311/mo-4.1%
Virginia$6,824/mo$6,306/mo+8.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Alma, VA
2024 average cost:$6,050/mo
2023 average cost:$6,311/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,824/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alma

Recent reviews for memory care in Alma

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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Spring Oak at Culpeper

4.5
This community has a homey atmosphere. This is a small community and you just know everybody there. They have a small dining room and a large front porch with rocking chairs. There was a refrigerator in my husband's room and the food was very good. This is a clean well taken care of ...
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Alma review score based on 248 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 79 Alma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alma 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

Alma review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Alma, VA79 facilities
8.4
Stanley, VA94 facilities
9.2
New Market, VA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Alma 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 248 reviews of 79 Alma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alma 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.
Alma, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Alma memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alma, 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 Alma 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 Alma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alma, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alma 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 Alma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alma, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alma 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 Alma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alma, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Alma 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 Alma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alma, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alma 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 Alma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alma, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Alma

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Winchester, Hidden Springs Senior Living and The Colonnades are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alma, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 89 memory care facilities near Alma, Virginia. See the full list.
The 89 memory care facilities near you in Alma, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alma, 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 Alma, 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 Alma, Virginia ranges from $1200 to $13011. The average Memory Care cost in Alma, Virginia is $4,972. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alma, Virginia typically starts at $1200. 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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