10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Richmond, VA
If your loved one is looking for memory care in Richmond, A Place for Mom can help. Richmond offers a large number of memory care facilities to choose from. The city is home to 25 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown. Memory care residents in Richmond have on-site access to specialized care, meals, accessible beds and showers, and social engagements with their fellow residents. Service is provided around the clock, giving residents the security that they’ll always have help when it’s needed and their families peace of mind that their loved ones are getting comprehensive care specific to Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-focused ailments.
In this guide to memory care in Richmond, we list all of our in-network memory care facilities, along with information on monthly costs, payment options, amenities, regulations, and transportation options.
Richmond Memory Care Facilities | 1155 Reviews
They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
This is an outstanding facility. The sales staff and service staff our customer friendly. The facility is beautiful.
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...
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....
I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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- The amount of detailed community information available
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- Costs of memory care in the Richmond area
- What families are saying about memory care in Richmond
- How people pay for memory care in Richmond
- Understand Virginia laws and regulations for memory care facilities
- What to expect from memory care living in Richmond
- Richmond memory care services and amenities
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with Richmond? Highlights for seniors
Costs of memory care in the Richmond area
A Place for Mom’s proprietary data indicates that Richmond, Virginia, memory care residents pay $5,165 a month on average within our network of communities, including associated expenses and service fee add-ons.[01] That cost provides access to multiple types of care (such as memory, diabetic, incontinence, and more), medication management, meal prep, parking, accessible rooms, and common area activities.
The average monthly cost nationwide for memory care is $6,935, so memory care facilities in Richmond provide great value to residents and their families.[02]
The following chart contains baseline costs for residents living in Richmond-based memory care facilities:
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Richmond, VA vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Richmond, VA vs. the state and national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Richmond vs. other types of senior living
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Richmond, VA by room type
Average cost of Memory Care in Richmond over time
What families are saying about memory care in Richmond
Recent reviews for memory care in Richmond
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Richmond review score based on 252 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 252 reviews of 45 Richmond memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.Richmond review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Richmond 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 252 reviews of 45 Richmond memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Richmond 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.How people pay for memory care in Richmond
Memory care is a significant personal and financial commitment for both the resident and their immediate family. Residents of Richmond-based facilities can finance the cost of memory care via private payments, Medicare, and Medicaid. Here, we’ll explore what each option entails.
If possible, seniors and their families can pay for memory care facilities by way of any personal finances or wealth. This can include dipping into personal savings, using Social Security, cashing out a pension, or using an investment return to foot the bill. In any case, personal finances provide a direct route to paying for memory care. Residents can also use the following
If you or a loved one is a veteran in need of memory care, we suggest enrolling in VA Aid and Attendance (A&A), which adds money to qualified applicants’ VA Pension that can be used to pay for memory care.
Richmond is a city rich in support and resources for veterans. Memory care tenants and their families can visit the following locations for help with determining eligibility or applying for VA benefits. Veterans service organizations have representatives who can help you work your way through the complex process.
Number of veterans who live in Richmond
About 23% of Richmond veterans are 75+, according to the US Census Bureau
Resources for Richmond veterans
Virginia Department of Veteran Services
101 N. 14th St., Floor 17
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-786-0286
Office Hours: Visits are by appointment only
The American Legion Department of Virginia
1708 Commonwealth Ave.
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-353-6606
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
VFW Post 6364
6502 Dickens Place
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-288-9597
Office Hours: Call for hours
Richmond VA Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23249-4915
Phone: 804-675-5000
Mental Health Care: 804-675-5411
Office Hours: 24/7
Henrico County VA Clinic
7702 E. Parham Road, Parham Doctors Hospital, MOB III, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23294-4372
Phone: 804-675-5000
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Virginia’s Medicaid program, called Cardinal Care, provides health care to low-income Richmond residents and can help lower medical costs for those in need of memory care. The Home and Community-Based Services waiver, for example, can be used to help seniors who need assistance with daily living activities or memory care. There are a few different ways to enroll in Medicaid:
- Sign up here.
- Call the Cover Virginia Call Center at 833-522-5582 (TDD: 888-221-1590) to apply on the phone.
- Mail or drop off a paper application (available in English and Spanish) to the Richmond Department of Social Services. Mailing may take longer than other methods of applying.
Medicaid memory care residents can also apply for Consumer-Directed (CD) Care Services, which enables people to designate a personal care attendant to come to their facility. Apply for a CD waiver here.
There are many ways to get help applying for benefits including reaching out to the Department of Social Services, which has two office locations in Richmond. You can also reach out to the Office for Aging Services and the long-term care ombudsman.
Additional resources
Cardinal Care
600 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 833-522-5582
TDD: 888-221-1590
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon
Office for Aging Services
1610 Forest Ave., Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Phone: 804-662-9333
Toll-Free: 800-552-3402
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Virginia Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Phone: 804-565-1600
Toll-Free: 800-552-5019
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Department of Social Services
Downtown Location
Marshall Plaza Building
900 E Marhshall St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 855-635-4370
South Richmond Location
Southside Community Services Center
4100 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: 855-635-4370
Long-term care, including assisted living and some memory care, is not fully covered by Medicare. However, Medicare does help cover the costs of other types of care and medical assistance, such as prescriptions, hospital stays, diagnostic testing, hospital supplies, and more
To qualify for Medicare, patients must:
- Be 65 years or older
- Be a person living with certain disabilities if younger than 65
- Be living with End-Stage Renal Disease (i.e., permanent kidney failure and needing dialysis or a transplant)
The following are some of the most beneficial supplemental Medicare resources that Richmond residents should be aware of:
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)
Counselors help veterans apply for medical benefits, find low-income subsidies, and log health care appeals and grievances. They also work with you or your loved one to close out medical issues and clear up any complicated billing issues.
Virginia’s Extra Help Program
This federal program lowers enrollees’ prescription drug costs through Medicare Part D. If a Medicare beneficiary also has Medicaid, a Medicare secondary payer, or supplemental security income, they qualify. If assistance doesn’t come automatically, eligible recipients can go through the Social Security Administration.
Virginia’s Medicare Savings Program
Patients who qualify for this program receive coverage on some Medicare premiums, fees, and deductibles. Virginia residents can use savings to pay for Part B premiums, some Part A premiums, and cost-sharing for parts A and B.
Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VA MAP)
VA MAP helps Medicare enrollees pay for monthly premiums and cost shares (i.e., medication deductibles and co-payments). It also assists with prescriptions on Medicare’s formulary, and patients can pick up their medications from any Ramsell network pharmacy that accepts their Medicare plan. Co-payment also covers medications on the VA MAP Formulary and Ryan White Formulary.
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
This state agency helps Medicare beneficiaries with out-of-pocket expenses.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
This form of private health insurance can cover out-of-pocket patient costs that don’t fall under the original Medicare. Private insurers allow applicants to compare Medigap options and enroll within them. Those interested in signing up can do so online or at a local Social Security office.
Additional resources
Richmond Social Security Administration Office
1834 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 800-772-1213
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging
24 E Cary St., Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-644-2804
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
1300 Semmes Ave.
Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: 804-343-3000
Toll-Free: 800-989-2286
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Understand Virginia laws and regulations for memory care facilities
Categorized as assisted living facilities (ALFs), memory care locations that serve dementia and Alzheimer’s patients are regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services. ALFs are subject to specific special state guidelines, including requirements around care evaluations. For example, residents must be evaluated at least every three months by a licensed healthcare professional. In addition, facilities are required to plan 14 hours of activities each week. ALFs must also create medication management plans that are reviewed and approved by the Department of Social Services. [04]
Administrators and patient-facing employees must also receive regular training and updated education on dementia care if working with patients living with cognitive issues. Furthermore, if an ALF has at least 20 residents, it, by law, must have at least one attendee awake at all times.{{citation: 4}} Inspections to ensure these guidelines are being met happen randomly at least once a year. Information on a specific facility’s inspection history can be found online here.
Virginia Department of Health contact information
109 Governor St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7000
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – to 5 p.m.
COVID-19 regulations for Richmond memory care facilities
Richmond has its own COVID-19 guidelines, compiled by the state of Virginia, though it mostly follows CDC recommendations. When it comes to assisted living communities, including memory care facilities, the state encourages two factors:
Vaccinations. Employees and residents are encouraged to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
Facility cleanliness. Routine cleaning and handwashing are promoted.
What to expect from memory care living in Richmond
A majority of the memory care facilities in our listings are a combination of assisted living and memory care communities. As such, they offer a variety of services and types of care.
Specialized, expert care
Our listings have specialized memory care training for staff, and 84% are designed specifically to accommodate memory loss.[01] Because memory conditions, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, are often associated with other symptoms, a number of our facilities have even more specialized care. These facilities have staff trained to care for those who exhibit anxiety, aggression, and agitation; hallucinations and delusions; and restlessness, pacing, and wandering; and are trained in redirection, cueing, and disorientation. On-site care specialists also oversee patient medication needs and exit-seeking behaviors treatment.
A variety of resident amenities
A number of facilities have professional chefs on-site to cook for residents and their guests. Rooms are wheelchair accessible with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and cable/satellite television, and some have kitchenettes and housekeepers and laundry service available. More than three-quarters of our listings allow dogs and cats weighing 21-30 pounds, so residents can bring their furry companions with them when they move in.[01]
Indoor and outdoor common areas
For residents who like to enjoy the fresh air, 92% of our listings have outdoor common areas, and 88% have outdoor patios.[01] Buildings also have indoor common areas where residents can interact with each other and their visitors, as well as activity directors who plan engaging events and programs for seniors.
Richmond memory care services and amenities
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Richmond population
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Health care for seniors in Richmond
Memory care patients in Richmond have the following health care facilities at their disposal:
VCU Health System
This health care network has several facilities in town, including VCU Medical Center. VCU Medical Center is a renowned research and innovation center and provides several care options, such as senior-focused treatments and the city’s best cancer center. It is an academic medical facility and Richmond’s top-rated hospital.
VCU Geriatrics Clinic
This VCU Health partner offers house calls, transitional care, outpatient work, and more to the senior population of Richmond.
HCA Virginia Health System
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital is Richmond’s No. 2 hospital and a high-performing general medicine and surgical provider. Chippenham Hospital’s geriatric psychiatrist care focuses on behavioral health for seniors to make the later years enjoyable.
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
The city’s fourth-ranked hospital, Bon Secours is a dedicated senior-care facility. Its geriatric center is a specialized center that provides seniors assessments, care planning, urgent care, and follow-up services.
Richmond VA Medical Center
Also known as Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital, this is Richmond’s lone VA hospital. It offers a variety of services, such as geriatric care, orthopedics, rheumatology, and more.
Transportation for seniors in Richmond
Memory care facilities generally provide their residents with chaperone services and medical-related transportation. For visiting family or friends. Richmond is best raveled by car. Richmond has an abundance of walking, biking, and public transportation options. Cycling lanes and walkways like the Virginia Capital Trail are peppered throughout downtown. Public transport options, such as the GRTC transit system, offer specialized transportation for individuals with disabilities or mobility issues at no cost. Through the GRTC’s CARE and CARE Plus program, seniors over the age of 80 can also apply for ADA paratransit cards here.
Senior activities in Richmond
Some facilities might host regular outings for residents to places like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which is free to the public and wheelchair accessible. With exhibitions and displays regularly rolling through, it’s a wonderful stop for the entire family when visiting their loved one in memory care.
The Maymont Foundation is a great place to visit on nice days, and most of the area is wheelchair accessible. Resting on 100 acres of land in Richmond, patrons visit an arboretum, see animals in their native habitats in The Robins Nature Center, feed goats, and take a peek into the Maymont mansion.
The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is open to seniors 65 and older for $14, featuring several exhibits and displays for viewing. Agecroft Hall & Gardens is also open to the public, including a Shakespeare at Agecroft setup. Seniors can attend for $11. For history fans, the American Civil War Museum is a popular attraction in Richmond. The Byrd Theater, built in 1928, is a great place to see a movie or just enjoy the historical architecture with loved ones.
Henrico County has a healthy offering of activities to help seniors move their bodies and stretch their minds with friends and family. Many of the memory care facilities in our listings plan outings for residents to a number of these places. The Belmont Recreation Center hosts its Belmont Games Club for participants aged 50 and over every first and third Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For guests with particular gaming interests, Belmont offers Bridge on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Pinochle every third Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Arden Courts Richmond are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Richmond, VA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Richmond is $5,117 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
The 54 memory care facilities near you in Richmond, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, Virginia ranges from $1400 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Richmond, Virginia is $5,117. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Richmond, Virginia typically starts at $1400. 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.
References
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Crouch, M. (2021, December 6). Memory Care: Specialized Support for People With Alzheimer’s or Dementia. AARP.
United States Census Bureau. (2022). Population estimates (V2017-2021): Richmond, Virginia; United States [Data set]. QuickFacts.
Virginia Department of Social Services (2015). Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy: 2015 Edition.
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