The Best Memory Care Communities in Chesterfield County, VA

Nearly 15 percent of Chesterfield County's 343,000 residents are seniors aged 65 or older. Many seniors in the area require specialized care for dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects about 140,000 seniors across Virginia. 

The Chesterfield County area is home to nine memory care facilities that provide care to seniors with dementia. These facilities are subject to a similar set of rules and regulations as those that provide basic assisted living services to senior citizens and as such, are often housed in a segregated area within the same location. The Virginia Department of Social Services is responsible for monitoring the operation of all memory care facilities in the state. 

• The air quality in Chesterfield County has been assigned a passing grade by the American Lung Association. That means that pollution levels are low and the air poses very little threat to vulnerable members of the population such as senior citizens and those with illnesses. 
  
• The Chesterfield County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Bon Secours St. Francis Health Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• The cost of living in Chesterfield County is 7 percent above the national average, which for some families, may make the area too expensive. Families on a budget may want to consider memory care facilities in less expensive parts of the state. 
  
• Virginia has short, mild winters. In January, which is traditionally the chilliest month of the year, the average low temperature is reasonably comfortable at 26 degrees. Seniors living in memory care facilities in the area should be able to enjoy more supervised time outdoors throughout the year, which can be beneficial for both mood and health. 

Memory Care costs in Chesterfield County start around $5,078 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 Chesterfield 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.

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:

• 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.

Chesterfield 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.