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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gwathmey, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gwathmey, A Place for Mom can help. With 22 memory care facilities in Gwathmey, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Gwathmey incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gwathmey memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gwathmey, 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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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Staffing ratios were very important to us as well as the cleanliness of the individuals on our visit. We are less impressed with fancy buildings and lobbies, but moreover, what the condition and care of...
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.
Are you considering an assisted living facility? Are you looking for a place that is warm, safe and caring? A home where you can be comfortable and get the help you need 24/7, without feeling that you are in an institution.If you are looking for professional 1-1 care in a country home setting,...
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9.5
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We like the Friendliness - Convenience - Activities and yes we would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
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...
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From setting up the appointment to tour the unit, to signing the lease, to move in day, the process was so easy. [name removed], the sales manager, is wonderful! The apartment is adorable, and the community...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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The different levels of care and how it can affect your payments as their care changes. So make sure you communicate with the staff. The faculty and staff are very helpful and friendly. They are...
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.
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...
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8.5
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Overall a great place to put your loved ones and yes, we would recommend The Berkeley at Short Pump to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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...
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8.3
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All staff is friendly attentive , room size is good and the facility is one of cleanest I've seen. Haven't done many activities yet but plenty to choose from. Food quality is good and plentiful
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.
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...
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8.2
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My Mom has only been there for a month but so far she likes it. The apartment wasn't ready on the date we were supposed to move in but they fixed the issue immediately. They are responsive when I reach out...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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...
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[name removed]- in charge , (can't remember her title) is very accessible, and the price. I've used 3 different facilities in Richmond and discovery villages is the best by far.
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.
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...
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Compared to similar places we saw I would rate Commonwealth as 5 starts as some places were just not appealing at all. Overall however I would say our experience was a 4.5. We were happy with the size of the...
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.
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....
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care
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7.5
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All of the staff have been very engaged, very nice, and attentive. The facility is very clean. [name removed] is really good with my mom. Keep up the great work and it's appreciated. I like going home...
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.
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...
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Although it is a self pay facility, we love the fact that the rate is flat and never changes from $[removed] per month. The facility itself is wonderful. They serve 3 meals a day in the cafeteria, or you can...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
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.
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...
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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,...
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.
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...
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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Gwathmey, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gwathmey is $7,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $6,798 per month.

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

Gwathmey, VA
$7,013/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,013/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,899/mo
Studio
$7,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,702/mo

Senior living costs in Gwathmey 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: Gwathmey, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGwathmey, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,013/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,704/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Gwathmey, VA:$7,013/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Gwathmey, VA:$6,203/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Gwathmey, VA:$3,704/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Gwathmey, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gwathmey 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 average 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
Gwathmey, VA$6,712/mo$6,426/mo+4.5%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Gwathmey, VA
2024 average cost:$6,712/mo
2023 average cost:$6,426/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Gwathmey

Recent reviews for memory care in Gwathmey

Shalom Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Gwathmey review score based on 2,772 family reviews

8.3
Review score70 facilities2772 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2772 reviews of 70 Gwathmey memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gwathmey 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

Gwathmey review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gwathmey, VA70 facilities
8.3
Tuckahoe, VA0 facilities
8.3
Ashland, VA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Gwathmey 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 2,772 reviews of 70 Gwathmey memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gwathmey 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.
Gwathmey, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
3.9
Care services
4.1
3.6
Staff
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3.7
Meals & dining
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3.4
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Gwathmey memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gwathmey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gwathmey, 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 Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gwathmey, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.3%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.2%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.9%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.2%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gwathmey, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.7%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.2%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gwathmey, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.8%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.3%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gwathmey, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
40.1%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gwathmey, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
44.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Gwathmey

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 Gwathmey protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, Covenant Columns at Tapp and Morningside in the West End are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gwathmey, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 22 memory care facilities near Gwathmey, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gwathmey, Virginia are Heritage Green and Arden Courts Richmond. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 22 memory care facilities near you in Gwathmey, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gwathmey, 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 Gwathmey, 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 Gwathmey, Virginia ranges from $4100 to $10700. The average Memory Care cost in Gwathmey, Virginia is $7,013. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gwathmey, Virginia typically starts at $4100. 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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