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

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Photo of The Harbor at Renaissance
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9.3
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39 reviews
9.3
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39 reviews
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I used facility my Mom was placed The Harbor at Renaissance of Greene County in Stanardsville, VA. Memory care nursing. They are caring and helpful and could use more staff to assist. They are hiring but...
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.
The Renaissance is located in historic Standardsville,VA, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers serene walking paths and scenery.Our recently renovated campus offers an exceptional level of comfort and care in a home like setting.We provide all levels of care: Assisted Living,...
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9.2
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16 reviews
9.2
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16 reviews
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The care my father in law received at Lavender Hills was beyond compare. The staff is caring, compassionate and understanding of both his needs and the needs of one family. My father in law spent the last 9...
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.
Assisted living is the preferred lifestyle for those seniors who want to remain independent, yet need some assistance from time to time. At Fox Trail Assisted Living we provide the services that allow you to enjoy life with peace of mind and ease of living.Fox Trail Assisted Living is an assisted...
Photo of Rosewood Village at Hollymead
2121 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
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I would do 5 for all but #4 and #7. For those 4. It is a very nice facility, especially good for men since there are a number of them. Staff has been great. Always friendly and helpful. There have been a...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Photo of The Blake at Charlottesville
1919 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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24 reviews
8.5
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24 reviews
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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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Photo of Rosewood Village Greenbrier
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is good.
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
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18%
3 star
9%
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My mother spent only 2 1/2 months there. Sadly she passed away several weeks ago. She had a stroke and was able to also receive hospice there. The staff was exceptional and helped me through a very tough...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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Photo of Linden House Assisted Living
66 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
7%
3 star
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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Photo of Anthology of Charlottesville
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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32 reviews
7.9
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32 reviews
5 star
28%
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3 star
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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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Photo of Spring Oak at Culpeper
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My mom is very happy here. The staff is very wonderful to here and she likes the care that she is receiving here. The meals are very good and she does like the variety. They do have activities that are...
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.
Noble Senior Living at Culpeper is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Noble Senior Living at Culpeper offers medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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.

Cost of memory care in Shelby, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shelby is $5,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

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

Shelby, VA
$5,851/mo
$5,084/mo

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

Shelby, VA
$5,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,851/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,813/mo
Studio
$5,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,169/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,206/mo

Senior living costs in Shelby 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: Shelby, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelby, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,851/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,851/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,230/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Shelby, VA:$5,851/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shelby, VA:$5,851/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Shelby, VA:$5,230/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Shelby, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shelby 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
Shelby, VA$6,497/mo$6,506/mo-0.1%
Virginia$6,026/mo$5,812/mo+3.7%
National$6,063/mo$5,803/mo+4.5%
Shelby, VA
2024 average cost:$6,497/mo
2023 average cost:$6,506/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,026/mo
2023 average cost:$5,812/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,063/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shelby

Recent reviews for memory care in Shelby

Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Spring Oak at Culpeper

4.5
This community has a homey atmosphere. This is a small community and you just know everybody there. They have a small dining room and a large front porch with rocking chairs. There was a refrigerator in my husband's room and the food was very good. This is a clean well taken care of ...
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The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

5.0
So far so good at The Colonnades. It is faultless. The grounds are wooded with trails. The cottage that I am in is magnificent. I am getting value because I am single, I have no children, so yes it is a bargain. They have a very good team here. I get to have my belongings laundered every week. ...
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Shelby review score based on 49 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 12 Shelby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelby 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

Shelby review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Shelby, VA12 facilities
8.3
Madison, VA102 facilities
8.3
Stanardsville, VA84 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelby 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 49 reviews of 12 Shelby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby 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.
Shelby, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shelby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, 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 Shelby 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 Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
91.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby 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 Shelby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby 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 Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shelby

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Harbor at Renaissance, Lavender Hills Orange Campus and Rosewood Village at Hollymead are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelby, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Shelby, Virginia. See the full list.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Shelby, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, Virginia ranges from $84 to $13011. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby, Virginia is $5,851. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shelby, 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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