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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fredericksburg, VA for 2024

 

The historical city of Fredericksburg, VA, is home to just over 28,000 residents, 11% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Alzheimer's disease is an issue of growing concern for elderly individuals across America. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported no Alzheimer's-related deaths in Fredericksburg in 2016, the city did see 18 deaths with dementia as a primary cause in 2020.

To serve the needs of local seniors living with memory loss conditions, Fredericksburg has a number of dementia care facilities. These communities offer many of the services seniors typically receive at assisted living facilities, such as assistance with daily tasks, meal preparation and housekeeping. Additionally, residents can benefit from cognitive therapies, memory-based activities and the oversight of highly trained 24-hour staff. Buildings feature secure areas for residents to socialize and visual cues to help seniors navigate between rooms with ease.

The following guide provides further information about memory care, including how much memory care facilities typically charge for their services, where seniors can find local resources and what it's like to live in Fredericksburg.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Fredericksburg

The small city of Fredericksburg is home to roughly 28,000 people, about 10 percent of whom are over the age of 65. The city lies on the Potomac River in the northernmost region of Virginia, where the Alzheimer's Association reports that 140,000 people are living with the disease. Over the next several years, that population is expected to increase to about 190,000.

To support local seniors with dementia, the Fredericksburg area has 10 memory care facilities, with eight located in the city and another two just outside of the city limits. These facilities, which are also called "special care units," or SCUs, may be freestanding or located within an assisted living facility that meets special requirements for staffing, staff training, safety and admission procedures.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Fredericksburg

 

  • Seniors in Fredericksburg do not pay income tax on their Social Security benefits, and up to $12,000 of income from other retirement accounts is tax deductible. 
  • The cost of living in Fredericksburg is slightly higher than the state average and about 16 percent higher than the nationwide average, which may be a concern for seniors on a tight budget. Healthcare expenses are slightly lower here than they are elsewhere in the state and country, however, which may leave more money for a memory care budget.
  • Fredericksburg experiences hot, humid summers and freezing winters, with temperatures ranging between 27 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit over the course of a year. The area receives half as much snow as the U.S. average, which may make local travel easier for those visiting friends or family members in memory care. 
  • The Fredericksburg area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Mary Washington Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Fredericksburg

Memory Care costs in Fredericksburg start around $5,170 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Fredericksburg and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Virginia

Gainesville

$7,657

Warrenton

$6,825

Woodbridge

$5,960

US

$5,694

Fredericksburg

$5,170

Waldorf

$5,000

Manassas

$4,747

Stafford

$3,835

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Fredericksburg

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Fredericksburg

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Fredericksburg, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Fredericksburg

 

Fredericksburg-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Fredericksburg

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Tom

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Review of Bickford of Spotsylvania

We toured Bickford of Spotsylvania. It was a very small setting, which was nice. It looked like the place was well-maintained and clean. The people I ran into seemed to be happy. The staff seemed...

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Monica S.

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Review of Morningside House of Fredericksburg

I went here today. Michelle is wonderful, we spent about two hours together, and she was great and very, very helpful in getting me the information that I need to make this move forward. It's...

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Vincent

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Review of Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg

My tour at Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg was nice and informative. It appeared to be a nice and clean place. The staff interacted with the patients. What we saw was good. The rooms were...

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