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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mechanicsville, VA for 2024

 

Mechanicsville, located just a couple miles from Richmond, is a community of approximately 40,000 residents. Despite the city’s large senior community, which makes up nearly a fifth of the population, Alzheimer's disease-related deaths have decreased in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2016 and 2020, the number of deaths related to Alzheimer's disease in the county dropped by 4%, even as the total number of deaths increased by 28%.

For those seeking dementia care, the Mechanicsville region has several high-quality memory care facilities. These residential facilities promote a safe, nurturing environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s and peace of mind for families through individualized care plans, advanced security features and compassionate caregivers. Residents can participate in failure-free activities such as life skills stations and music sessions, and many facilities administer evidence-based therapies to foster engagement.

Through this guide, readers can get more information on memory care in Mechanicsville, including the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining care in this city and local resources that provide support.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Mechanicsville

In Mechanicsville, memory care facilities are officially recognized as assisted living facilities, and they comply with minimum standards set by the Virginia Department of Social Services. This department licenses facilities throughout the entire state and enforces standards related to staffing, dementia-related training and security requirements. It also maintains a list of all licensed residential care facilities in the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Mechanicsville

 

  • Seniors may claim a deduction of up to $12,000 to reduce what they owe for state income taxes on pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. Additionally, Virginia doesn’t impose income taxes on Social Security benefits. This may make it easier for seniors and families to pay for residential dementia services in Mechanicsville. 
  • The American Lung Association gives Hanover County, which is home to Mechanicsville, an A for ozone pollution. This grade indicates very low levels of smog, which may benefit seniors managing certain health and respiratory conditions.
  • On a cost of living index calibrated to a national score of 100, Mechanicsville scores 101.7. This is a little lower than the state score of 104.2, suggesting that living costs trend a little lower here than in Virginia as a whole. This may help seniors with fixed incomes maintain a comfortable standard of living.
  • According to a 100-point crime index, crime is a little less prevalent in Mechanicsville than in the typical U.S. city. The city rates 34.2 for property crime compared to a national rating of 35.4. Similarly, violent crime is relatively uncommon, earning the city a rating of 16.1 versus 22.7 nationally. This may make the city a good option for vulnerable seniors.
  • Mechanicsville’s weather is very warm compared to Virginia as a whole, with daytime temperatures ranging from an average of about 50 degrees in the winter to 90 degrees in the summer. The city gets about 12 inches of annual snowfall and 44 inches of rain, and summers tend to be humid. To help residents stay cool and comfortable, memory care facilities host indoor activities year-round, and many facilities have individual climate control in residents’ rooms.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville, memory care facilities charge monthly average rates of $6,126 for care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care costs in Mechanicsburg are moderately priced at a median of $6,126, which exceeds the national norm of $5,625 but is competitive compared to Virginia’s average monthly rate of $6,563. Seniors may save a few hundred dollars per month by opting for care in Virginia Beach, where facilities charge approximately $5,863 for care. However, in Blacksburg and Charlotte, rates are considerably higher on average, at $6,994 and $7,125, respectively. Similarly, in Roanoke, residents pay a median of $7,406 for care.

Mechanicsville

$6,126

Virginia

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Virginia Beach

$5,863

Roanoke

$7,406

Blacksburg

$6,994

Charlottesville

$7,125

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Mechanicsville pay $6,126 on average per month for residential memory support, which is higher than many other local senior care options. While nursing home care costs an additional $2,500 per month, seniors who arrange specialized home health care pay $5,243 on average for private services. Non Medical in-home care costs about $1,000 less than memory care, and seniors without memory impairments pay around $4,901 for assisted living. Adult day health care averages around $4,400 less than memory care.

Memory Care

$6,126

In-Home Care

$5,148

Home Health Care

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$1,712

Assisted Living Facility

$4,901

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,654

Note: Data for Mechanicsville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Richmond, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mechanicsville

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on 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 Mechanicsville

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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Mechanicsville

 

Mechanicsville 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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Chris

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

Review of Harmony at Hanover

My wife is currently at Harmony at Hanover. She is not happy, and she wants to be home. But I had to find a permanent place because she is not able to come home, and she needs memory care living...

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Brenda

I visited this facility

Review of Heritage Green of Hanover

I liked Heritage Green of Hanover. The lady who took us on a tour was very informative, she gave us a nice tour but my only drawback with that was I didn't see any diversity there. Most of them...

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Donna

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

Review of Harmony at Hanover

My mom has been at the Harmony of Hanover for almost a month now. I think it was the best place for the amount of money that we had to spend to keep her safe. It was clean and everybody seemed to...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so thankful to have you and your mom in our Harmony family.

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