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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Straightstone, VA
If your loved one needs memory care in Straightstone, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Straightstone, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Straightstone incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Straightstone memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Straightstone, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gretna, Lynch Station and Crystal Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gretna, Lynch Station and Crystal Hill.
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9.8
Review score
112 reviews
The staff at Pearls of Life are kind, patient and generally seem to take good care of my mom. My only concern is the medical care my mom has received. They discourage maintaining relationships with my...
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.
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8.5
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32 reviews
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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8.4
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20 reviews
Cannot say enough good things! The very best care, love activities and food. The staff cares for my grandmother, like she is their own family! So happy she is at this location! Always happy when I am there
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.
Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities is a family-owned and operated healthcare enterprise that has been devoted to providing quality service and care to seniors in the greater Lynchburg area since 1992. We are proud to be one of only 15% of the assisted living communities in Virginia who...
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8.2
Review score
8 reviews
I can say that the new director [name removed] is nice, attentive, and strives to please. As well as [name removed], the sales & marketing. The aides usually assist the residents. The nurses are always at...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston, is nestled near the southern border of Virginia. Located in Halifax County, we're close to various main highways as well as the Halifax Regional Hospital, various doctor's offices, churches, and entertainment locations. When you live on our spacious...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Straightstone, VA
The average cost of senior living in Straightstone is $4,130 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thynedale, VA with an average of $3,730 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Straightstone, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Straightstone, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Straightstone
Recent reviews for memory care in Straightstone
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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Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg, VA
4.3
The heart of the staff at Liberty Ridge' Runk and Pratt wonderful. They are compassionate and patient. Though no senior care residence is perfect, they love the residents as they would their own family. They are also very welcoming to family. The dining director excellence and dining facility's ...
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Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road in Lynchburg, VA
5.0
I like being here with friends and my husband. The food is good and I get outside on the porch when it's good weather.
Straightstone review score based on 42 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 5 Straightstone memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Straightstone 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 Straightstone 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 42 reviews of 5 Straightstone memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Straightstone 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.Straightstone, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Straightstone memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Straightstone memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Straightstone, 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 Straightstone 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 Straightstone that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Straightstone, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Straightstone 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 Straightstone Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Straightstone, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Straightstone 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 Straightstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Straightstone, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Straightstone 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 Straightstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Straightstone, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Straightstone 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 Straightstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Straightstone, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road are the top-rated memory care facilities near Straightstone, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Straightstone, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Straightstone, Virginia are Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Straightstone, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Straightstone, 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 Straightstone, 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 Straightstone, Virginia ranges from $340 to $8998. The average Memory Care cost in Straightstone, Virginia is $4,130. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Straightstone, Virginia typically starts at $340. 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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