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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.
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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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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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.
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Amazing Place. Staff are friendly and the administrator is very cooperative. I feel Like I am home. My Son is so happy and very satisfied. He said the place is much much better with the new owner and new...
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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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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, 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.
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.
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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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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.
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh 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.
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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.
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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, 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.
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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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Sherwood Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sherwood Forest is $4,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.

Memory care costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, vs. nearby cities

Sherwood Forest, VA
$4,859/mo
$4,790/mo
$4,513/mo

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

Sherwood Forest, VA
$4,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,859/mo

Memory care costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,717/mo
Studio
$5,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,022/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Sherwood Forest 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: Sherwood Forest, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSherwood Forest, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,859/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,807/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,012/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sherwood Forest, VA:$4,859/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sherwood Forest, VA:$4,807/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Sherwood Forest, VA:$4,012/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sherwood Forest 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
Sherwood Forest, VA$6,723/mo$5,876/mo+14.4%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Sherwood Forest, VA
2024 average cost:$6,723/mo
2023 average cost:$5,876/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sherwood Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in Sherwood Forest

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Shalom Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Sherwood Forest review score based on 550 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 550 reviews of 121 Sherwood Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sherwood Forest 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

Sherwood Forest review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Sherwood Forest, VA121 facilities
6.2
Claremont, VA9 facilities
8.3
Hopewell, VA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Sherwood Forest 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 550 reviews of 121 Sherwood Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sherwood Forest 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.
Sherwood Forest, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Sherwood Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sherwood Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sherwood Forest, 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 Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest 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
64.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.6%
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
69.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sherwood Forest

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