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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lower Elk Creek, VA
If your loved one needs memory care in Lower Elk Creek, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in Lower Elk Creek, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Lower Elk Creek incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lower Elk Creek memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lower Elk Creek, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wytheville, Hillsville and Galax.
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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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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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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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.
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.
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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands and...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Lower Elk Creek, VA
The average cost of senior living in Lower Elk Creek is $5,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Elk Creek, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Elk Creek, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lower Elk Creek, VA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Lower Elk Creek
Recent reviews for memory care in Lower Elk Creek
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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford
5.0
All 5 stars!
The staff are all very helpful and knowledgeable.
Room sizes and amenities offered in memory care have been excellent.
I would recommend Commonwealth at Radford to others.
Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC
5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Lower Elk Creek review score based on 44 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 33 Lower Elk Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lower Elk Creek 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
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Review subcategories for Lower Elk Creek 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 44 reviews of 33 Lower Elk Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lower Elk Creek 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.Lower Elk Creek, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Lower Elk Creek memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Elk Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Elk Creek, 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 Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
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
42.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dogwood Crossing, Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford and Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lower Elk Creek, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Lower Elk Creek, Virginia. See the full list.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Lower Elk Creek, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lower Elk Creek, 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 Lower Elk Creek, 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 Lower Elk Creek, Virginia ranges from $950 to $35000. The average Memory Care cost in Lower Elk Creek, Virginia is $5,198. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lower Elk Creek, Virginia typically starts at $950. 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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