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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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.
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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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
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If you have a loved one that has reached a stage they need a community, this is better than a nursing home. Brookdale offers more for my loved one. My loved one know the staff well and has made friends,...
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.
Leave the laundry, housekeeping and yard work behind and spend your well-earned retirement doing exactly what you want. Rekindle an old hobby or start a new one. Catch up on your reading. At our assisted living community in Danville, Va., we want you to get back to the things you’ve always loved...
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My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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My Mom recently moved into Cadence of Wake Forest. After months of touring communities close by, Mom decided on Cadence. When a room came available, we had a lot to do but it all worked out. Mom loves her...
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.
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
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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.
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, Independent 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.
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
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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.
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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: 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, Independent 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.
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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.
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
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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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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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.
Cost of memory care in Nelson, VA
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $5,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodnax, VA with an average of $3,253 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Nelson
Recent reviews for memory care in Nelson
Carolina Reserve of Durham
4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.
The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC
5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston
5.0
I am very satisfied with Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston. Based on the times we have been there visiting everything has been wonderful at this facility. Mom has dementia and she is very young but at this facility she is really engaging in the activities. At this point I would say ...
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Nelson review score based on 234 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 234 reviews of 52 Nelson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Nelson 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
Nelson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Nelson 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 234 reviews of 52 Nelson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.Nelson, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Nelson memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir and Sunrise of Raleigh are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nelson, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Nelson, Virginia. See the full list.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Nelson, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nelson, 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 Nelson, 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 Nelson, Virginia ranges from $1208 to $12300. The average Memory Care cost in Nelson, Virginia is $5,180. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Nelson, Virginia typically starts at $1208. 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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