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Memory care in Abingdon offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Abingdon is about $4,802 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 53 communities, read 514 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Orchards
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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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My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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
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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
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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
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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, 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.
Photo of Crown Cypress
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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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
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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
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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
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Abingdon, VA

The average cost of senior living in Abingdon is $4,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grundy, VA with an average of $4,719 per month.

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

Abingdon, VA
$4,802/mo
$5,237/mo
$5,003/mo

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

Abingdon, VA
$4,802/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,802/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,230/mo
Studio
$5,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Abingdon over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Abingdon

Recent reviews for memory care in Abingdon

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Abingdon review score based on 202 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 202 reviews of 46 Abingdon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Abingdon 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

Abingdon review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Abingdon, VA46 facilities
8.3
Damascus, VA6 facilities
8.3
Bristol, VA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Abingdon 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 202 reviews of 46 Abingdon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Abingdon 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.
Abingdon, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Abingdon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Abingdon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Abingdon, 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 Abingdon 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 Abingdon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Abingdon, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Abingdon 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 Abingdon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Abingdon, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Abingdon 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 Abingdon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Abingdon, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Abingdon 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 Abingdon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Abingdon, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Abingdon 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 Abingdon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Abingdon, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Abingdon, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 53 memory care facilities near Abingdon, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Abingdon, Virginia is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 53 memory care facilities near you in Abingdon, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Abingdon, 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 Abingdon, 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 Abingdon, Virginia ranges from $1764 to $8085. The average Memory Care cost in Abingdon, Virginia is $4,802. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Abingdon, Virginia typically starts at $1764. 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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