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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ark, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ark, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Ark, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newport News, Williamsburg and White Stone.
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Photo of Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg
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9.5
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65 reviews
9.5
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65 reviews
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We chose Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg because of the location, meal plan flexibility and outdoor space. I would definitely recommend this facility to those looking for retirement living!
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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Photo of Dominion Village Williamsburg
1515 Photos available
9.4
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19 reviews
9.4
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19 reviews
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Feels like home for mom. It's a warm loving environment, staff is so kind and loving. Mom is gaining weight and has some wonderful friends she sits with at meals. They had a bday gathering for her with...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Williamsburg, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where trained 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...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg
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8.7
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32 reviews
8.7
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32 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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All of the staff know my loved one by name and always speaks. The activities are great. The facility is very nice and the transition has been very smooth. The communication has been good.
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.
Living at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg is a place to discover, connect and celebrate. Our experienced, compassionate team, many of whom have been here for years, makes it their mission to really get to know residents – and their families – personally. It’s how we stay true to our mission...
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Photo of Cambridge Crossing
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8.2
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37 reviews
8.2
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37 reviews
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Very nice facility and staff. My mom is quite happy there. The food was really good at first but it is now contracted out and so depending on who is cooking it varies. They have a good activities director...
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg
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88 Floor plans available
8.1
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63 reviews
8.1
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63 reviews
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Overall, we have been very happy with Commonwealth from the time [name removed] (our advisor from A Place for Mom) recommended Commonwealth, [name removed], the sales rep, and most especially [name removed]...
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
6.3
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38 reviews
6.3
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38 reviews
5 star
34%
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8%
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18%
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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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 Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
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1717 Floor plans available
6.0
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9 reviews
6.0
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5 star
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I would definitely give Spring Arbor an overall rating of 5. My mother-in-law loves her a Respite visits. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families! Their staff is great. They are considerate...
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.
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Photo of Edgeworth Park at New Town
88 Photos available
6.3
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27 reviews
6.3
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27 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
19%
3 star
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2 star
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The facility was very nice. Mom had a living area, kitchen/eating area, bedroom, and a large bathroom. There was a lovely courtyard with chairs and tables for use in nice weather. There was a nice room 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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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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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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Ark, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ark is $5,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,883 per month.

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

Ark, VA
$5,277/mo
$4,836/mo

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

Ark, VA
$5,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,277/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,080/mo
Studio
$6,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,591/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ark over time

Ark, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Ark

Recent reviews for memory care in Ark

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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Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg

5.0
I highly recommend Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg. The staff has made my mother feel welcomed and well cared for. They smoothed her transition from a previous facility to Charter Senior Living, doing an excellent job of minimizing her anxiety. They care and it shows. I feel very fortunate ...
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Ark review score based on 66 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 10 Ark memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ark 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

Ark review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Ark, VA10 facilities
7.2
Williamsburg, VA12 facilities
7.4
Urbanna, VA78 facilities

Review subcategories for Ark 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 66 reviews of 10 Ark memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ark 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.
Ark, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Ark memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ark memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ark, 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 Ark 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 Ark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ark, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ark 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 Ark Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ark, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ark 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 Ark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ark, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ark 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 Ark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ark, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
70%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ark 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 Ark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ark, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 memory care facilities near Ark, Virginia. See the full list.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Ark, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ark, 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 Ark, 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 Ark, Virginia ranges from $1400 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Ark, Virginia is $5,263. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ark, Virginia typically starts at $1400. 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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