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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Boykins, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Boykins, A Place for Mom can help. With 56 memory care facilities in Boykins, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Cost of memory care in Boykins, VA

The average cost of senior living in Boykins is $3,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,635 per month.

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

Boykins, VA
$3,548/mo
$3,908/mo

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

Boykins, VA
$3,548/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,548/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,212/mo
Studio
$5,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,531/mo

Senior living costs in Boykins 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: Boykins, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoykins, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$3,548/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,584/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,053/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Boykins, VA:$3,548/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Boykins, VA:$3,584/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Boykins, VA:$3,053/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Boykins, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Boykins 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
Boykins, VA$7,195/mo$5,969/mo+20.5%
Virginia$5,631/mo$5,794/mo-2.8%
National$5,614/mo$5,646/mo-0.6%
Boykins, VA
2024 average cost:$7,195/mo
2023 average cost:$5,969/mo
Percent change:+20.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,631/mo
2023 average cost:$5,794/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,646/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Boykins

Recent reviews for memory care in Boykins

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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First Choice Assisted Living LLC in Chesapeake, VA

4.1
The staff is very caring and I think this is a great place for your loved one. The food is good and the community has restaurants close by if you want something different. I would recommend this community to others.

The Bridges at Petersburg

5.0
To staff, nurses, caretakers and personnel, We want to thank you sincerely from the bottom of our hearts for the care and treatment shown toward my mother during her nearly one year stay. All of you showed much love and concern for her. We thank you for the thoughts and prayers offered our way ...
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Boykins review score based on 47 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 51 Boykins memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Boykins 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

Boykins review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Boykins, VA51 facilities
7.0
Branchville, VA48 facilities
7.4
Newsoms, VA90 facilities

Review subcategories for Boykins 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 47 reviews of 51 Boykins memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Boykins 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.
Boykins, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Boykins memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boykins memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boykins, 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 Boykins 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 Boykins that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boykins 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 Boykins Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boykins 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 Boykins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Boykins 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 Boykins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boykins 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 Boykins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boykins, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
7.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Boykins

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House, Brighter Living and Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth are the top-rated memory care facilities near Boykins, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 56 memory care facilities near Boykins, Virginia. See the full list.
The 56 memory care facilities near you in Boykins, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Boykins, 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 Boykins, 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 Boykins, Virginia ranges from $465 to $9065. The average Memory Care cost in Boykins, Virginia is $3,548. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Boykins, Virginia typically starts at $465. 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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