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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lively, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lively, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Lively, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tappahannock, Tidewater and Kilmarnock.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tappahannock, Tidewater and Kilmarnock.

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The ratio between residence and staff is very good. There spend alot of time with the residence. The staff is friendly and easy to work with and my loved one is well taken care of. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Poquoson, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a home-like...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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
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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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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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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.
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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Lively, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lively is $5,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colonial Beach, VA with an average of $4,470 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lively, VA vs. nearby cities

Lively, VA
$5,154/mo
$4,827/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lively, VA vs. the state and national average

Lively, VA
$5,154/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lively vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,154/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lively, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,154/mo
Studio
$5,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,250/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lively over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lively

Recent reviews for memory care in Lively

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

5.0
Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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The Hidenwood Community in Newport News, VA

4.8
This is a Great location. The staff are caring and outgoing with mom. I highly recommend The Hidenwood for memory care of your family member.

Lively review score based on 198 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 36 Lively memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lively 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

Lively review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Lively, VA36 facilities
7.2
Kilmarnock, VA46 facilities
7.2
Irvington, VA49 facilities

Review subcategories for Lively 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 198 reviews of 36 Lively memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lively 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.
Lively, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.5
4.0
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Lively memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lively memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lively, 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 Lively 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 Lively that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lively, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
73.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lively 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 Lively Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lively, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.4%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.9%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lively 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 Lively partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lively, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.1%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.4%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
63.9%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lively 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 Lively communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lively, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.4%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lively 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 Lively offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lively, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.2%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
72.2%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
52.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.2%
47.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green, Dominion Village Williamsburg and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lively, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 44 memory care facilities near Lively, Virginia. See the full list.

The 44 memory care facilities near you in Lively, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lively, 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 Lively, 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 Lively, Virginia ranges from $2000 to $9246. The average Memory Care cost in Lively, Virginia is $5,154. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lively, Virginia typically starts at $2000. 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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