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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buena Vista, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Buena Vista, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Buena Vista, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lynchburg, Lexington and Buffalo Bend.
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The care at this community. The staff are outstanding. The menu is very good with a nice variety of healthy meals. They do have activities that she is active with the other residents, but we would like to...
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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I need a community that gave a country homestead feeling and this community provided me with what I needed. The community is beautiful looks like a southern type mansion big pillars outside the entrance and...
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.
Havenwood is an assisted living community in the serene campus town of Lexington, Virginia. Our beautiful community is located close to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and family farms of Lexington. It is a joy to live in an area full of natural beauty, such as the limestone wonder, the Natural...
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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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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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The staff is very professional and they are very good about updating us when any changes occur. I live in another area and I appreciate that their follow-up is so prompt. It's an excellent facility and I am...
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Cost of memory care in Buena Vista, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $2,999 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

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

Buena Vista, VA
$2,999/mo
$4,148/mo
$3,602/mo

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

Buena Vista, VA
$2,999/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$2,999/mo

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

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What families are saying about memory care in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for memory care in Buena Vista

Havenwood in Lexington, VA

4.8
The administrator stepped up in our emergency situation: she conducted the initial interview on only two hours notice, coordinated the physician paperwork, and arranged for the move, all within a single afternoon. The charge nurse is a pro. All of the other staff members are kind and caring. The ...
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The Elms of Lynchburg

5.0
When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made Mom feel welcome and a part of their family from the minute she arrived.

Highland House in Clifton Forge, VA

5.0
The staff at Highland House were sweet and attentive. There was always somebody in the dayroom to interact with. This is an older building, however they do keep it really clean. They offer comfort food and my loved one liked it. The administrative person went out of their way to assist us in ...
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Buena Vista memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buena Vista, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
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
85.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buena Vista, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Vista, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Vista, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Vista, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
42.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mayflower, The Elms of Lynchburg and Kendal At Lexington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buena Vista, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Buena Vista, Virginia. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Buena Vista, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Buena Vista, Virginia is $2,999. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buena Vista, 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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