Harmony at Falls Run
60 Brimley Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406
4.4
(22 reviews)
"Harmony at Falls Run is a privately owned and operated retirement community in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, Virginia. The community..."
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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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60 Brimley Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406
4.4
(22 reviews)
"Harmony at Falls Run is a privately owned and operated retirement community in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, Virginia. The community..."
READ MORE3500 Meekins Dr., Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
4.3
(24 reviews)
"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 average sized. Everything seemed to be comparable to..."
READ MORE5000 Spotsylvania Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
4.8
(13 reviews)
"Bickford of Spotsylvania was very nice. They were very competent and helped with answering our questions. I felt very comfortable with what their staffing level appeared to be and the competency of their people. The facilities were nice. The rooms we..."
READ MORE20 Heartfields Lane, Fredericksburg, VA, 22405
4.5
(11 reviews)
"The Lifestyle and Care You Need Today – and Tomorrow. Whether you or a loved one is seeking Assisted Living or Memory Care, at Charter Senio..."
READ MORE3020 Gordon W. Shelton Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
4.8
(6 reviews)
"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 strictly for memory care. It's a beautiful community, the ..."
READ MORE4621 Spotsylvania Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I like the cleanliness at Cardinal Village, the responsiveness, and the cordial greeting of the entire staff there. I also like the information that was provided and the attitude that the staff we're working with. They look like a fairly new facility..."
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5308 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I've had an interview with the marketing director of Spring Arbor of Fredericksburg, and I was able to tour the memory care facility that will be open in 2 weeks. What I like is that there will only be 20 beds in there, it's the smallest community I..."
READ MORE1804 Bragg Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
177 Old Potomac Church Road, Stafford, VA, 22554
4.1
(19 reviews)
"My father moved into Marian Manor of Stafford. I like that it's a small community. So there's more attention, more caregiving, and more one on one. It is an older house, so it's dated but clean. The furniture is very comfortable. It's very well maint..."
READ MOREThe 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.
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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.
Gainesville
$7,657
Warrenton
$6,825
Woodbridge
$5,960
US
$5,694
Fredericksburg
$5,170
Waldorf
$5,000
Manassas
$4,747
Stafford
$3,835
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
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.
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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
Tom
4
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...
Memory Care
Monica S.
5
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...
Memory Care
Vincent
4
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...