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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shafer, WV
If your loved one needs memory care in Shafer, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Shafer, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shafer incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shafer memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shafer, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Browns Mill, Oakland and Etam.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Browns Mill, Oakland and Etam.
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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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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.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Shafer, WV
The average cost of senior living in Shafer is $3,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reedsville, WV with an average of $3,003 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shafer, WV vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shafer, WV by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Shafer
Recent reviews for memory care in Shafer
Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center in Grafton, WV
4.3
My uncle is doing really good here. We like that he is active and enjoys the activities.The menu is appealing. The staff are attentive and do the best that they can and we like that he is getting the attention and care that he is needed. We have recommended friends to come to this community for ...
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Harmony at Morgantown
5.0
My mother is a resident at Harmony at Morgantown and everything has been great for her. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The housekeeping is adequate for what you pay for. You can hire an outside person if you want more things taken care of. They call if there is an emergency. They also ...
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Marquis Gardens Place in Uniontown, PA
4.9
My mother is a resident here and loves it! The facility is very bright, cheerful and welcoming. She has made lots of friends her own age and enjoys all of the activities. The staff is very caring and dedicated to all of the residents. The food is flavorful, and the deserts are the best!
Shafer review score based on 46 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 31 Shafer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shafer 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
Shafer review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shafer 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 46 reviews of 31 Shafer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shafer 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.Shafer, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Shafer memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shafer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shafer, 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 Shafer 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 Shafer 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
41.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
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
35.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shafer 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 Shafer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shafer, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shafer 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 Shafer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shafer, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shafer 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 Shafer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shafer 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 Shafer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shafer, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harmony at Morgantown, Beulahland Assisted Living and Harmony at White Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shafer, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Shafer, West Virginia. See the full list.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Shafer, West Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shafer, West 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 Shafer, West 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 Shafer, West Virginia ranges from $1600 to $7415. The average Memory Care cost in Shafer, West Virginia is $3,758. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shafer, West Virginia typically starts at $1600. 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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