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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shields, VA
If your loved one needs memory care in Shields, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Shields, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shields incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shields memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shields, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cape Charles, Daugherty and Dalbys.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cape Charles, Daugherty and Dalbys.
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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.
Harpers Station of Yorktown offers well-appointed independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments and a variety of amenities designed to allow residents to live life to the fullest. Located in the heart of historic Virginia. Harper's Station of Yorktown offers a charming...
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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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia. Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs. Choosing from spacious...
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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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...
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 mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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Cost of memory care in Shields, VA
The average cost of senior living in Shields is $5,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, VA with an average of $4,635 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shields, VA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Shields
Recent reviews for memory care in Shields
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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Arden Courts of VA Beach in Virginia Beach, VA
5.0
I would give The Memory Center Virginia Beach 5 stars!! They really helped my family at our time of need!
[name removed] and staff are awesome! I would recommend this facility (community) to anyone looking for memory care.
Thank you for all you do!
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.
Shields review score based on 147 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 34 Shields memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shields 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
Shields review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shields 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 147 reviews of 34 Shields memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shields 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.Shields, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Shields memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shields memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shields, 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 Shields 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 Shields that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shields, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
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
73.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shields 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 Shields Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shields, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shields 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 Shields partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shields, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shields 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 Shields communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shields, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shields 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 Shields offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shields, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shields, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Shields, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Shields, Virginia are Bay Lake Community and The Hidenwood Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Shields, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shields, 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 Shields, 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 Shields, Virginia ranges from $1610 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Shields, Virginia is $5,011. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shields, Virginia typically starts at $1610. 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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