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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Penlan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Penlan is $4,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,757 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penlan, VA vs. nearby cities

Penlan, VA
$4,975/mo
$5,232/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penlan, VA vs. the state and national average

Penlan, VA
$4,975/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Penlan vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,975/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Penlan, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,806/mo
Studio
$5,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,262/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Penlan

Recent reviews for memory care in Penlan

The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

5.0
They genuinely care, and they've proved it. During the Covid outbreak when my mom was there, I watched the administrators work excessive hours to fill in the holes and to also help out their staff. The facility itself is good, and there is plenty of room for the residents to move around. The ...
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The Blake at Charlottesville

5.0
My mom is currently a resident at The Blake at Charlottesville. The staff is very very helpful. The communication with the family is great. The move in process was good. The meals are good. The place is awesome! I have no complaints or concerns for the care of my mom. I would recommend The ...
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Penlan review score based on 378 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 378 reviews of 85 Penlan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penlan review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Penlan review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Penlan, VA85 facilities
8.5
Dillwyn, VA76 facilities
8.3
Scottsville, VA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Penlan memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 378 reviews of 85 Penlan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Penlan resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Penlan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penlan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penlan, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Penlan memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Penlan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.8%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.2%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Penlan memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Penlan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penlan memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Penlan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.6%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Penlan memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Penlan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penlan memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Penlan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penlan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 100 memory care facilities near Penlan, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Penlan, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 100 memory care facilities near you in Penlan, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Penlan, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Penlan, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Penlan, Virginia ranges from $147 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Penlan, Virginia is $4,975. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Penlan, Virginia typically starts at $147. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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