Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Albemarle County, VA below include 14 memory care communities with 150 reviews. On average in Albemarle County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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500 Greenbrier Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
4.6
(18 reviews)
"My mother is staying at RoseWood Village at Greenbrier. The staff is outstanding. I think it's beautifully decorated, so it's always visually attractive. I've watched them play cornhole. They've had spelling bees and they play bingo. They have a vari..."
$3,950
343 Archer Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22911
4.9
(10 reviews)
"I toured Anthology of Charlottesville. The apartment's pretty small. They serve two meals a day. They have lounges. It's a sort of typical higher-end retirement place. They have a courtyard and common spaces. They have a cafe-type and a bar-type area..."
$3,000
1550 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
4.4
(25 reviews)
"We had a nice tour at Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville. It seemed to be well managed and well maintained. They had two-bedroom units available, which is what we prefer. The apartments were well-maintained and adequate in size, but the ki..."
$3,726
2600 Barracks Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
4.3
(24 reviews)
"My wife and I moved to the Colonnades ten months ago, after considering five other Charlottesville-area retirement facilities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community. The staff is very helpful and available, even with som..."
$4,800
250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We had a very excellent tour of Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. I'm impressed with the place. Some of the rooms were nice, some of them were vacated, and some were rehabbed, getting ready for their next resident. We've put a deposit down, a..."
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250 Nichols Court, Charlottesville, VA 22901
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My mother-in-law chose The Blake at Charlottesville because she liked it best and it was very close to her church where she goes. They also offer a church there and a beauty shop. So, everything she needs is right there. She likes the food and she's ..."
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1220 Crozet Ave, Crozet, VA 22932
3.6
(9 reviews)
"I liked English Meadows Crozet Campus. I liked the location and everything they had to offer. It was more inclusive than some of the other places that I visited. It's kind of one size fits all. There were no add-on charges for various levels of assis..."
$3,495
1250 Branchlands Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
3.6
(6 reviews)
"We went through the transition from living at home to Memory Care about twelve months ago. Throughout the difficult decision/transition period and then during the residential time, we have experienced universal caring and concern on the part of the ..."
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9285 Critzers Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920
5.0
(9 reviews)
"My husband has lived at Acadia for almost a year. He has Alzheimer’s. .Previously, I placed him at two other facilities. Neither one could meet his increasing needs and the costs were becoming prohibitive. A social worker from the University of Vir..."
$3,500
43 Pinnacle Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Regency at Augusta was very beautiful. The staff gave us an excellent tour of the facility. We met a lot of them and they were all very pleasant. Everything that we saw looked OK. They had a library, a community room, and they also had a hairdresser...."
$5,250
54 Imperial Dr., Staunton, VA 24401
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Birch Ridge. I like that it's small. I like the grounds. The man couldn't have been nicer to answer my questions. I've had a good experience. The facility was very clean. It probably needs to be modernized and updated. It has the feel of bei..."
$3,000
25 Old Oaks Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My parents really liked The Retreat at Fishersville. They liked that it was small and the people were very friendly. It was a very beautiful, calm setting. Everything was very pretty about it, but it was a little hard for my mom to get around. It was..."
$6,095
422 William Mills Drive, Stanardsville, VA 22973
4.2
(4 reviews)
"I really liked the staff at The Harbor at Renaissance. I particularly liked their interaction with the residents. They have a lot of staff on board all day long, and their interactions with the residents were wonderful to see, and that was why I pick..."
$4,600
491 Crestwood Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903
4.0
(16 reviews)
"My in-person visit to Morningside of Charlottesville was very nice and informative. I liked everything that I saw. They included pretty much everything I was looking for. The personnel were all very nice, friendly, and cooperative. Overall, I would r..."
$3,400
Albemarle County, Virginia, has a robust population of 107,702 people, 17.8 percent of whom are seniors aged 65 years and older. Virginia state has 140,000 residents who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, while in Albemarle County, those with Alzheimer’s or dementia make up 9.1 percent of the senior population.
In Albemarle County, as in the rest of Virginia, memory care facilities are known as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). They are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Residents of Albemarle County can choose from four ALFs in the area.
Memory Care costs in Albemarle County start around $6,233 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 Albemarle County 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.
Albemarle County
$6,233
Augusta County
$6,222
Goochland County
$5,870
Harrisonburg City
$5,750
US
$5,694
Lynchburg City
$4,897
Shenandoah County
$3,630
Staunton City
$3,200
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.
Albemarle County 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 Albemarle County, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
Albemarle County-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
Mary.111
3.0
Review of The Blake at Charlottesville
My friend is staying at The Blake at Charlottesville. What I like best about it is it's very attractive. The physical building is very nice. What I like the least is the care. She is not getting...
Memory Care
Andrea
4.0
Review of The Colonnades
I visited the memory care of The Colonnades three years ago. It stood out to me because of how much the CNAs cared for the residents. It was amazing. It was like a family. It was wonderful. My...
Provider response
Hi Andrea, thank you for sharing your positive experience at The Colonnades. We strive to create a caring and welcoming environment for our residents. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful rooms and...
Memory Care
WAPIII
5.0
Review of Linden House Assisted Living and Memory Care at Branchlands
We went through the transition from living at home to Memory Care about twelve months ago. Throughout the difficult decision/transition period and then during the residential time, we have...
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