14 Memory Care Facilities near Mechanicsville, VA

Mechanicsville, Virginia, has a population of around 36,000 with 17 percent aged 65 and older. Virginia is home to 140,000 individuals with cognitive impairments, and those in Mechanicsville who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can choose from two memory care facilities located within the city limits and 21 in nearby cities like Richmond and Midlothian. These facilities are regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services and are assisted living facilities with one or more self-contained special care unit (SCU). 

Noted as one of the best states to retire due to no tax on Social Security benefits, seniors in Mechanicsville who are 65 and older can also deduct earned income up to $12,000 per person.

• The city of Mechanicsville is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as the Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and the Sheltering Arms Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living index in Mechanicsville is based on the US average of 100. In the city of Mechanicsville, the cost of living is 112.3, which is lower than the state average of 114 and the national average, which makes it one of the more affordable options for seniors living in memory care facilities.
• In Mechanicsville, summers are hot and humid with average highs around 89 degrees, while winters are cold with January lows around 27. This may pose a challenge for seniors who can’t tolerate extreme temperatures. The city also gets around 13 inches of snow per year, which is lower than the national average of 26 inches.
• Seniors in memory care facilities and their families may feel safe in Mechanicville due to an overall crime rate that is 16 percent lower than the national average. People have a one in 44 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime in the city. Memory care facilities add video cameras, alarms and other measures to keep residents safe.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mechanicsville

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.

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.

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

Mechanicsville-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.