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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dickinson, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dickinson, A Place for Mom can help. With 79 memory care facilities in Dickinson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Dickinson Memory Care Facilities | 934 Reviews

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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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.
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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.
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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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Dickinson, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dickinson is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchanan, VA with an average of $3,787 per month.

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

Dickinson, VA
$4,244/mo
$4,177/mo

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

Dickinson, VA
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,244/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,415/mo
Studio
$5,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,556/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dickinson over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dickinson

Recent reviews for memory care in Dickinson

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Brookdale Salem

3.1
We chose Brookdale because my sister and her son visited a few places and they liked this one the best. The room sizes here seemed adequate. The food was better when it was served in the dining area, once COVID started the food was not as good when it was served in the room. Their billing was ...
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Dickinson review score based on 195 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 195 reviews of 59 Dickinson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dickinson 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

Dickinson review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Dickinson, VA59 facilities
7.6
Rocky Mount, VA18 facilities
7.8
Chatham, VA76 facilities

Review subcategories for Dickinson 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 195 reviews of 59 Dickinson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dickinson 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.
Dickinson, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Dickinson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickinson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dickinson 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 Dickinson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickinson 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 Dickinson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickinson 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 Dickinson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
39%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickinson 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 Dickinson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickinson, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
62.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 79 memory care facilities near Dickinson, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Dickinson, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 79 memory care facilities near you in Dickinson, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson, 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 Dickinson, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9790. The average Memory Care cost in Dickinson, Virginia is $4,244. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dickinson, Virginia typically starts at $340. 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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