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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wirtz, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Wirtz, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Wirtz, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Wirtz incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wirtz memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wirtz, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Washington Park, Wasena and Mountain View.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Roanoke, Rocky Mount and Daleville.

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Photo of Brookdale Roanoke
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11 Floor plan available
9.5
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32 reviews
9.5
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32 reviews
5 star
69%
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I would give 5 to everything. If I could give a higher score for overall experience, I would. All of the staff I have worked with have gone out of their way to be helpful and show a warmth to the residents...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We understand your concerns for your loved one’s safety and well-being, along with the weight of the responsibility of caring for someone with dementia. At our community in Roanoke, Va., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at...
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9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
37%
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40%
3 star
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Average price here. Cardinal Senior Living Communities is Not a bad place. They need more staff, but that is every where. The staff are friendly and look after my mom. The food is good. There are wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cave Spring Place is an exceptional assisted living program in Roanoke, Virginia. Our intimate community is nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Residents enjoy our proximity to Tanglewood Mall, Valley View Mall and the...
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9.1
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63 reviews
9.1
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63 reviews
5 star
48%
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33%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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8%
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[name removed] and [name removed] are the best. Any questions or needs were taken care of and answered asap. They let us use the actives room for some special events for my mom. We are a big holiday and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living is located in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. We encourage a home-like cozy environment for our residents by providing dignity, choice, privacy and respect. Our residents are given independence through individual apartments, while still receiving all the care they...
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8.8
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44 reviews
8.8
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44 reviews
5 star
75%
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14%
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9%
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0%
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I would recommend The Park Oak Grove and I know my mom would, too. It is helpful to have outside family, though, that can help with additional shopping and such. My mom has also mentioned that, since...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Make a fresh start and experience warm companionship and a comforting environment at The Park - Oak Grove. Our Assisted Living community in Roanoke, VA, enriches the lives of residents by providing an atmosphere that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Located in a...
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2222 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.4
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62 reviews
8.4
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62 reviews
5 star
89%
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5%
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2%
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2%
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[name removed], the doctor that cares for the residents is outstanding, she has great communication and is genuine in her care. The weekly cleaning of the residents rooms is unfortunately lacking in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Experience Senior Care at Woodland HillsSurrounded by sprawling green spaces and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodland Hills stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Blacksburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living,...
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8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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8%
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Runk and Pratt is a 5 on all categories, except activities which I can't rate because unfortunately my family member is not able to participate. For value, I would say the cost is on the high side but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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24 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
33%
3 star
13%
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13%
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One of the reasons I picked them was all of the activity of the residents while I was there. The other facilities felt like the residents were more isolated. The other reason was because they made an effort...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Roanoke, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.3
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16 reviews
6.3
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16 reviews
5 star
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke Memory Care and overall her experience at this facility was good. The food and the friendliness were great. The cleanliness,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care is Roanoke's newest stand alone memory care community and is located conveniently at the base Pheasant Ridge in Southwest County near Route 220 and Tanglewood Mall. We offer assisted living specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's and...
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7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
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My loved one was a resident at Our Lady of the Valley for several years. Overall, my loved one had a good experience at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our Lady of the ValleyFor over 35 years, Our Lady of the Valley has served seniors in the greater Roanoke area with compassion and respect. We provide quality assisted living, nursing care, memory care (our newest service!), skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services—a full continuum of...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
1.5
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6 reviews
1.5
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6 reviews
5 star
17%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of memory care in Wirtz, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wirtz is $4,219 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchanan, VA with an average of $3,787 per month.

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

Wirtz, VA
$4,219/mo

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

Wirtz, VA
$4,219/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,219/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,927/mo
Studio
$5,158/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,884/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,486/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Wirtz over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Wirtz

Recent reviews for memory care in Wirtz

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care

5.0
We chose The Harmony Collection because the space that it offered, the activities, the cleanliness, and just the overall feel of it. Everyone seemed like they were on top of their game. She has a bedroom with a shared bathroom, so it is a little on the smaller side but it does work for her ...
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Brookdale Salem

3.1
We chose Brookdale because my sister and her son visited a few places and they liked this one the best. The room sizes here seemed adequate. The food was better when it was served in the dining area, once COVID started the food was not as good when it was served in the room. Their billing was ...
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TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA

5.0
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge was fantastic the whole time that my loved one was a resident there. The staff was fantastic and went out of their way to take care of my loved one. The pricing was some of the best in the valley and we checked everybody. The housekeeping was great. The move in and out ...
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Wirtz review score based on 63 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 13 Wirtz memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wirtz 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

Wirtz review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Wirtz, VA13 facilities
8.4
Boones Mill, VA8 facilities
7.6
Rocky Mount, VA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Wirtz 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 63 reviews of 13 Wirtz memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wirtz 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.
Wirtz, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Wirtz memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wirtz memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wirtz, 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 Wirtz 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 Wirtz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wirtz, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wirtz 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 Wirtz Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wirtz, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wirtz 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 Wirtz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wirtz, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wirtz 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 Wirtz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wirtz, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wirtz 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 Wirtz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wirtz, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 memory care facilities near Wirtz, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wirtz, Virginia are TerraBella Pheasant Ridge. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Wirtz, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wirtz, 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 Wirtz, 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 Wirtz, Virginia ranges from $340 to $8998. The average Memory Care cost in Wirtz, Virginia is $4,219. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wirtz, Virginia typically starts at $340. 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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