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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sweet Briar Station, VA

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

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55 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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84 reviews
5 star
72%
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8%
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I give them all 5s, they are not perfect but my husband was hard to manage at first and they were willing to give him a chance. This was the third facility he had been in.
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.
Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...
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Photo of Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge
2424 Photos available
8.8
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40 reviews
8.8
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40 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
42%
3 star
10%
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10%
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3%
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Everything is pretty wonderful except they need more staffing, a 21st century emergency/ help call system (not one from the 80s), and to actually fix some of the entertainment equipment. I would recommend to...
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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Photo of Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge
2020 Photos available
8.8
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115 reviews
8.8
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115 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
20%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
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0%
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The overall experience with your staff was great. They provided resources that fit my desired needs. The facility we chose has been great. They are friendly, quick to respond to me, and my mom says the food...
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.
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Photo of Runk and Pratt of Forest
1212 Photos available
8.7
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14 reviews
8.7
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
14%
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14%
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0%
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7%
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Every member of the staff was kind, helpful and very caring. The director made a point of knowing and visiting with my father. Excellent care.
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.
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Photo of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
5 star
40%
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33%
3 star
18%
2 star
6%
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Our family had a very positive experience with Bentley Commons. The staff was always kind, patient, and attentive to our mom's needs. They provide care and support all the way to the end. We are very...
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.
Mission Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is dedicated to providing a lifestyle that enhances the quality of each resident's life and creates an environment in which your loved ones receive the love and care he/she needs. Description Located in one of the most charming communities in the state of...
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7.2
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22 reviews
7.2
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22 reviews
5 star
76%
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14%
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It is very very good. Everyone is so nice. Bee have so many things to do we craft cook see wonderful people with lots a talent. I was an activity director and I did many many things with my residents. This...
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.
Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities is a family-owned and operated healthcare enterprise that has been devoted to providing quality service and care to seniors in the greater Lynchburg area since 1992. We are proud to be one of only 15% of the assisted living communities in Virginia who...
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When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made...
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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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5 star
67%
4 star
33%
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0%
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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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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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 Sweet Briar Station, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sweet Briar Station is $4,413 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Memory care costs in Sweet Briar Station, VA, vs. nearby cities

Sweet Briar Station, VA
$4,413/mo
$4,413/mo
$4,034/mo

Memory care costs in Sweet Briar Station, VA, vs. state and national averages

Sweet Briar Station, VA
$4,413/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Sweet Briar Station, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,413/mo

Memory care costs in Sweet Briar Station, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,487/mo
Studio
$4,776/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,784/mo

Senior living costs in Sweet Briar Station 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: Sweet Briar Station, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSweet Briar Station, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,413/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,413/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,964/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sweet Briar Station, VA:$4,413/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sweet Briar Station, VA:$4,413/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Sweet Briar Station, VA:$2,964/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sweet Briar Station, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sweet Briar Station 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
Sweet Briar Station, VA$5,060/mo$4,155/mo+21.8%
Virginia$6,383/mo$5,817/mo+9.7%
National$6,308/mo$5,864/mo+7.6%
Sweet Briar Station, VA
2024 average cost:$5,060/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+21.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,817/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sweet Briar Station

Recent reviews for memory care in Sweet Briar Station

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Runk and Pratt of Forest

4.9
My father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed- the staff were fabulous- extremely caring and kind. There were a lot of activities

Heritage Green and Daybreak in Lynchburg, VA

4.9
Having my Mom go into memory care was never going to be easy. Heritage Green and the people there have done so much to make it a good as it can be. I actually tried three other places before arriving at Heritage Green. It’s the only place I found where everyone knew my Mom’s name, exactly where ...
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Sweet Briar Station review score based on 62 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 10 Sweet Briar Station memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sweet Briar Station 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

Sweet Briar Station review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Sweet Briar Station, VA10 facilities
8.6
Amherst, VA15 facilities
8.6
Lynchburg, VA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Sweet Briar Station 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 62 reviews of 10 Sweet Briar Station memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sweet Briar Station 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.
Sweet Briar Station, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.8
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Sweet Briar Station memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweet Briar Station memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweet Briar Station, 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 Sweet Briar Station 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 Sweet Briar Station that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sweet Briar Station, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sweet Briar Station 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 Sweet Briar Station Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sweet Briar Station, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sweet Briar Station 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 Sweet Briar Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sweet Briar Station, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweet Briar Station 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 Sweet Briar Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sweet Briar Station, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sweet Briar Station 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 Sweet Briar Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sweet Briar Station, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sweet Briar Station

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 memory care facilities near Sweet Briar Station, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Sweet Briar Station, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Sweet Briar Station, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sweet Briar Station, 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 Sweet Briar Station, 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 Sweet Briar Station, Virginia ranges from $1199 to $13011. The average Memory Care cost in Sweet Briar Station, Virginia is $4,413. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sweet Briar Station, Virginia typically starts at $1199. 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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