The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Midlothian, VA for 2023

The historic community of Midlothian is located in Virginia, a state where more than 140,000 people are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. This unincorporated area is situated in Chesterfield County, which is home to nearly 344,000 people, and more than 14 percent are over the age of 65 The Midlothian area has 15 memory care facilities for local seniors with dementia, including five in the city proper and an additional 10 in the surrounding community.

In Midlothian, as in all of Virginia, memory care facilities may also be called "Special Care Units" and may either be in their own dedicated building or occupy a secured wing of an assisted living facility that meets the requirements for staffing, staff training, building features and admission procedures. SCUs are licensed and monitored by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 

• The overall crime rate in Midlothian is 69 percent higher than the national average, and residents have a one in 21 chance of being the victim of any type of crime. Families who are helping a loved one relocate to a memory care facility in this community may want to review the security measures that the facility takes to keep residents safe.
• The overall cost of living in Midlothian is about 18 percent lower than the state average and 10 percent lower than the nationwide average. Healthcare costs roughly the same here as in other Virginia cities, and about 8 percent more than other U.S. cities, which may be a consideration for seniors on a tight budget.
• The air quality in Midlothian is good, which may be beneficial for seniors who have respiratory illnesses or cardiovascular disease. Chesterfield County received a "B' for ozone pollution, an "A" for short-term particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution.
• Virginia taxes income from retirement savings account withdrawals, but there is a deduction for up to $12,000, which may help seniors put more money into their memory care budget. Seniors in Virginia do not pay income tax on their Social Security benefits.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Midlothian

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.

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

Midlothian-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.