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If your loved one needs memory care in Alma, A Place for Mom can help. With 91 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.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodstock, Harrisonburg and Dyke.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 Woodstock specializes in intensive assisted living and is dedicated to Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.  Royal Haven's team of trained caregivers provides quality services for each resident’s special needs 24 hours a day.
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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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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.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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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.
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We're very happy with how things are going with Dutch Haven! It's a wonderful place with a caring and interactive staff. The facility itself, is inviting and clean, and they take excellent care of all of...
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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.
Dutch Haven Adult Home is an assisted living facility that is located in Maurertown, Virginia, which is within the beautiful boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley and is near Winchester, VA. We are proud to specialize in the care and well-being of our residentÆs that are diagnosed with dementia...
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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard.  Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor activities...
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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
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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.
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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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Not quite 5 stars but very good. Very nice salt water pool and gym. Many places have beautiful views. Well maintained facility. For the most part great staff. There are a few that should be removed. ...
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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.
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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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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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.
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.
Ruxton Health of Staunton is a 189-bed dually certified healthcare facility. In addition to being a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Ruxton offers assisted living services, specialized Alzheimer’s services, Rehabilitation Services and a wide range of services and amenities. Our...
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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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Alma, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alma is $4,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

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

Alma, VA
$4,993/mo
$5,064/mo

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

Alma, VA
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,993/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,899/mo
Studio
$5,894/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,974/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Alma over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Alma

Recent reviews for memory care in Alma

The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

5.0
They genuinely care, and they've proved it. During the Covid outbreak when my mom was there, I watched the administrators work excessive hours to fill in the holes and to also help out their staff. The facility itself is good, and there is plenty of room for the residents to move around. The ...
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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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Alma review score based on 215 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 80 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

8.2
Alma, VA80 facilities
8.4
Stanley, VA96 facilities
9.0
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 215 reviews of 80 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
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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%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
23%
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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
57.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Winchester, The Harbor at Renaissance and The Maynard are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alma, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 91 memory care facilities near Alma, Virginia. See the full list.

The 91 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 $13072. The average Memory Care cost in Alma, Virginia is $4,956. 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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