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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alton, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Alton, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Alton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Danville, South Boston and Roxboro.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Danville, South Boston and Roxboro.

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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My mom chose it because of the location and because she had friends who highly recommended it. My mom has been at Commonwealth for a year now and she LOVES it. There is always something to do and someone to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House has long been the area’s premier choice for retirement living and is now even better. Offering the choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, our residents live comfortably in the beauty of this historic building. Our community has recently...
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Photo of Brookdale Danville Piedmont
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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The registration process was easy, and not pushy. The facility is clean looking. The baseboards and windowsills are relatively dust free, as well as the common areas. I like that the trash is removed from...
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.
Leave the laundry, housekeeping and yard work behind and spend your well-earned retirement doing exactly what you want. Rekindle an old hobby or start a new one. Catch up on your reading. At our assisted living community in Danville, Va., we want you to get back to the things you’ve always loved...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I can say that the new director [name removed] is nice, attentive, and strives to please. As well as [name removed], the sales & marketing. The aides usually assist the residents. The nurses are always at...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston, is nestled near the southern border of Virginia. Located in Halifax County, we're close to various main highways as well as the Halifax Regional Hospital, various doctor's offices, churches, and entertainment locations. When you live on our spacious...
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Photo of Cambridge Hills of Roxboro Assisted Living
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Listen, take the tour, ask questions for example showering how many times per week, policies on medicines, food in room vs in dining area, visitations washing of clothing/bedding, LISTEN!! Ensure your...
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.
Cambridge Hills Assisted Living is not only a community but also a family. Our dedicated team of professionals take a personal interest in the well-being of the residents. Our low staff turnover rate (a rarity for assisted living) allow our team members build rapport and work well together to...
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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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
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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Cost of memory care in Alton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alton is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Hill, VA with an average of $3,583 per month.

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

Alton, VA
$4,717/mo
$5,354/mo

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

Alton, VA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,957/mo
Studio
$6,421/mo

Senior living costs in Alton 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: Alton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,717/mo$5,223/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$4,717/mo$5,218/mo$4,565/mo
Independent Living$4,390/mo$4,391/mo$4,024/mo
Memory Care
Alton, VA:$4,717/mo
Virginia:$5,223/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Alton, VA:$4,717/mo
Virginia:$5,218/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Independent Living
Alton, VA:$4,390/mo
Virginia:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Alton

Recent reviews for memory care in Alton

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

5.0
I am very satisfied with Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston. Based on the times we have been there visiting everything has been wonderful at this facility. Mom has dementia and she is very young but at this facility she is really engaging in the activities. At this point I would say ...
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Cambridge Hills of Roxboro Assisted Living

5.0
THIS FACILITY IS THE TOP-OF-THE-LINE BUILDING. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT ARE EXPECTING A SKILLED NURSINF FACILITY AND THIS IS NOT WHAT THIS FACILITY IS. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT CAN NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN FAMILY AND DUMP THEM OFF HERE. ITS A SHAME STAFF MEMBER HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THE RUDE ...
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Brookdale Danville Piedmont

4.9
If you have a loved one that has reached a stage they need a community, this is better than a nursing home. Brookdale offers more for my loved one. My loved one know the staff well and has made friends, plus they have their own items in the room. My loved one has their own room with a shower. ...
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Alton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton 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 Alton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alton, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alton 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 Alton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alton, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton 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 Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, VANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton 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 Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton 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 Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Alton

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 Alton protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House, Brookdale Danville Piedmont and Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alton, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Alton, Virginia. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Alton, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alton, 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 Alton, 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 Alton, Virginia ranges from $1800 to $12300. The average Memory Care cost in Alton, Virginia is $4,717. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alton, Virginia typically starts at $1800. 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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