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The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Abingdon, VA for 2024

 

The town of Abingdon sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southwestern region of Virginia with 8,300 residents, nearly a quarter of whom are seniors. There are 2 local memory care communities serving those with memory loss, along with 2 more facilities in the surrounding region. Seniors in the Abingdon region pay about $5,556 per month for memory care, which is competitive compared to the national norm of $5,625 and hundreds of dollars lower than Virginia’s cost of $6,563.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Abingdon

All memory care communities in Abingdon, as well as in the rest of Virginia, obtain licensing through the Virginia Department of Social Services. These facilities follow standard assisted living regulations related to the occupancy, scope of care and nutrition services, along with additional rules for therapeutic recreation, staffing and security. They also comply with added staff training requirements.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Abingdon

 

  • Seniors in Abingdon, and all of Virginia, can claim a deduction of up to $12,000 to reduce what they owe in state taxes on pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings. Additionally, the state doesn’t tax Social Security benefits, providing significant annual savings that can be put toward memory care expenses.

 

  • Johnston Memorial Hospital, situated in Abingdon proper, is a 116-bed not-for-profit hospital with specialties in heart, vascular, cancer and orthopedic care. It also operates a primary care mobile health unit that provides wellness checks, health education and vaccinations. The hospital doesn’t administer dementia services, but it refers seniors to local providers who do.

 

  • Washington County, where Abingdon is located, falls in the middle of the pack for health ratings compared to the rest of Virginia. It ranks 75th across the state’s 133 counties for overall health, as well as in the 25-50th percentile for health outcomes and 50-75th percentile for health factors. The local air quality is slightly better than state and national norms, although the life expectancy is about 3 years below Virginia’s average at 76. To promote seniors’ health, many memory care communities have wellness programs and on-staff nurses.

 

  • Abingdon’s cost of living comes 11.6% below the national norm, supporting seniors’ financial stability throughout retirement and promoting affordable memory care rates. In general, residents pay 26.1% less for health care services, which benefits those managing chronic health conditions, such as dementia.

 

  • Abingdon ranks as safer than just 27% of U.S. neighborhoods and 26% of Virginia communities, and its crime rate runs high for what’s typical in similarly sized communities nationwide. Most of the crime in this city is property-related, although its violent crime rate surpasses the national norm at about two incidents per 1,000 residents. Fortunately, memory care communities offer features such as transportation escorts and fully enclosed courtyards, making them a safer alternative to living alone for those with dementia.

 

  • Seniors and families in Abingdon have access to resources such as AARP Virginia, which publishes up-to-date information on things that affect dementia care, residents’ health and quality of life.

Paying for Memory Care in Abingdon

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Abingdon, memory care residents pay a monthly rate of about $5,556 for care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

On average, seniors in Abingdon pay roughly $5,556 monthly for memory care, which is economical compared to the national norm of $5,625 and Virginia’s rate of $6,563, as well as typical monthly rates in nearby communities. For example, in Lynchburg, monthly care costs are a couple of hundred dollars higher than in Abingdon at $5,781, and in Staunton, residents pay $5,885 for care. Rates in Blacksburg are even higher, with memory care communities charging average monthly rates of $6,994.

Abingdon

$5,556

Virginia

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Blacksburg

$6,994

Roanoke

$7,406

Lynchburg

$5,781

Staunton

$5,885

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Abingdon, memory care communities charge nearly $5,556 per month for dementia services. By comparison, nursing homes charge $7,072 monthly and administer skilled services, such as medical monitoring, wound care and rehabilitative therapies. Other forms of senior care cost less, with seniors who obtain personal care services and housing in assisted living facilities paying $4,445 monthly. Similarly, seniors who schedule full-time services in private residences pay $4,338 for in-home care, a nonmedical option that includes personal care, companionship and basic household help, and home health care, an alternative that includes skilled nursing. Additionally, adult day health care facilities, which offer daytime personal care and skilled nursing, charge $2,080 for services.

Memory Care

$5,556

In-Home Care

$4,338

Home Health Care

$4,338

Adult Day Health Care

$2,080

Assisted Living Facility

$4,445

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,072

Note: Data for Abingdon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kingsport, TN, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Abingdon

In Abingdon, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Virginia

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 Abingdon

Abingdon 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 Abingdon, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Abingdon

 

Abingdon Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities 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 Virginia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Beth

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of English Meadows Abingdon Campus

My friend lives in English Meadows Abingdon Campus. It's very nice and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's very well-kept. They have people from the library come in, they play music...

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Memory Care

Beth

I visited this facility

Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon with Olivia and she did a great job. She was very informative. The memory care wing was very clean. I liked that they seemed to have their focus on...

Provider response

Dear Beth, thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with our community. Improving the lives of seniors, their families, and our...

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Memory Care

Jeffrey

I visited this facility

Review of English Meadows Abingdon Campus

We have decided on the English Meadows Abingdon Campus for my mom. Closeness to home is one of the big factors. Several places seemed like good places but this one's not very hospital-like and it's...

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