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

Also serving communities of New Market.

There are 4 Memory Care Facilities in the Harrisonburg area, with 3 in Harrisonburg and 1 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Harrisonburg is $5,750 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Staunton with an average starting cost of 3,550.

To help you with your search, browse the 19 reviews below for memory care facilities in Harrisonburg. On average, consumers rate memory care in Harrisonburg 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 5 families in Harrisonburg find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Harrisonburg, call (855) 948-3865.

Harrisonburg, which is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, is home to over 54,000 people and a senior community that makes up nearly 10 percent of the population. It is situated in the western region of Virginia, a state where more than 140,000 people are living with Alzheimer's disease. To support the local population with dementia, the Harrisonburg area has five memory care facilities, including two in the city proper and an additional three nearby. 

Harrisonburg memory care facilities may also be referred to as special care units, or SCUs. While some SCUs have their own dedicated building, others are located within assisted living facilities that meet staffing, training and structural requirements outlined by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 

• Harrisonburg is a relatively affordable city, with an overall cost of living that is 15 percent below the statewide average. Health care is quite expensive here, however, averaging about 30 percent higher than health-care costs elsewhere in the state and the country. This may be a challenge for seniors who are managing a chronic condition like dementia.
  
  
• Harrisonburg seniors pay income tax on income from retirement accounts, but up to $12,000 is tax deductible. Seniors do not pay income tax on their Social Security benefits.
  
  
• Summers in Harrisonburg are very warm and humid, which may be a consideration for seniors who are sensitive to heat. Winters are cold, with lows in the mid-20s, and the region receives about 22 inches of snow annually.
  
  
• Harrisonburg is a relatively safe city with low crime rates, which may provide peace of mind for families who are helping their loved ones relocate to memory care in this area. Its violent crime rate is 16.0, compared to the national average of 31.1., and the property crime rate is 34.6, compared to the U.S. average of 38.1. 

Memory Care costs in Harrisonburg start around $5,750 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 Harrisonburg 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.

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.