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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buckner, VA
If your loved one needs memory care in Buckner, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Buckner, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Buckner incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Buckner memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Buckner, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spotsylvania, Louisa and Ashland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Spotsylvania, Louisa and Ashland.
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9.4
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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9.0
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31 reviews
Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
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.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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9.0
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69 reviews
My dad is in memory care and I’ve found the stuff to be very caring and attentive. My dad’s laundry, room and hygiene are looked after and the staff keeps me updated. If I have any negatives to report...
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.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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8.6
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6 reviews
We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
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.
We designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
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8.5
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30 reviews
The staff at Morningside has always gone above and beyond with making sure my mother is safe and comfortable and communicating with the family about her needs and how she is doing. I would most definitely...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania is the only memory-care dedicated assisted living community in Spotsylvania County designed and built exclusively for residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy-Body and other related dementias. While other assisted living...
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8.4
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57 reviews
We visited several assisted living communities and chose Cambridge Gardens in Fredericksburg as mom’s new home. The wonderful staff, charming rooms, delicious meals, many scheduled activities and on site...
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.
Experience the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens!Our community is located in the heart of Lee's Hill with access to shops, entertainment, and several medical services just down the street. As an assisted living community, we offer services for seniors around the clock, all within one...
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8 reviews
The facility is awesome. Their staff is very informative and friendly. They clean up very good. They take good care of mom. They love her and she loves them. The food is definitely on point. I would...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Buckner, VA
The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $4,999 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Royal, VA with an average of $4,682 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Buckner
Recent reviews for memory care in Buckner
The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA
4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.
Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe in Richmond, VA
5.0
When it came time for my mother to have memory care due to advanced Alzheimer's, we began the search for facilities. One facility stood out among the others and our family settled on Sunrise Villa. The staff has been so wonderful through the process of moving my mother in. It is a big relief to ...
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Morningside House of Spotsylvania in Fredericksburg, VA
5.0
This has been a very good experience for my loved one and family. The staff have really worked with the family and our loved one's needs. Everyone is very friendly and nice here.
I'm impressed with the interactions of the residents and they way they socialize with each other. The staff make ...
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Buckner review score based on 61 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 12 Buckner memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buckner 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
Buckner review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Buckner 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 61 reviews of 12 Buckner memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buckner 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.Buckner, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Buckner memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckner, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
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
83.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buckner 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 Buckner Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckner, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckner 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 Buckner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckner, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckner, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckner, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Westmont at Short Pump Community, Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buckner, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Buckner, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Buckner, Virginia are The Westmont at Short Pump Community and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Buckner, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buckner, 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 Buckner, 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 Buckner, Virginia ranges from $84 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Buckner, Virginia is $4,999. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buckner, Virginia typically starts at $84. 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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