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Memory care in Cardinal 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 Cardinal is about $4,855 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 105 communities, read 2191 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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The community has been in the area for a very long time. The aesthetics don't have the newer decorations like new communities, and it is a little bit on the older side for decor. I believe they should have...
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.
If you are seeking a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide exceptional care and individualized attention to your loved one then look no further than Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We are sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and committed to extensive assisted...
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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.
Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake. We serve a private pay resident in a home environment. Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health care...
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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.
Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...
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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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.
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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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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.
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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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, 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.
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
Cost of memory care in Cardinal, VA
The average cost of senior living in Cardinal is $4,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithfield, VA with an average of $4,532 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cardinal, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cardinal, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Cardinal
Recent reviews for memory care in Cardinal
Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA
5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Arden Courts of VA Beach in Virginia Beach, VA
5.0
I would give The Memory Center Virginia Beach 5 stars!! They really helped my family at our time of need!
[name removed] and staff are awesome! I would recommend this facility (community) to anyone looking for memory care.
Thank you for all you do!
Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA
5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and supportive staff. Several reviews mention the caring and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, such as at Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House, where the quick response times and open lines of communication with families are appreciated. At Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester H ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Activities were a key feature in many reviews, with residents and their families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Charter Senior Living of Newport News, which included cruises, bingo, social hours, and more. These activities helped residents stay engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with several comments specifically on the upkeep of both living spaces and common areas. Residents of Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham appreciate the fresh smell of their community and the cleanliness of their loved ones' rooms.
Thoughtful communication with families. Families expressed appreciation for the clear and effective communication they received from staff at their communities. For example, at Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake, the family portal 'Smile' was mentioned for its updates on residents' activities and photos.
Security and safety measures. Several residents' families mentioned feeling reassured by the security measures in place at their communities. For example, at Harmony on the Peninsula, the lack of overnight staff in the memory care unit was noted, but the community was praised for its overall neatness and cleanliness.
Accommodating to residents' individual needs. Residents' needs were addressed in several reviews, with families noting the accommodating nature of the staff at their communities. For instance, at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine, the facility was praised for its individualized care, especially during the end-of-life care for a ...
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Cardinal review score based on 400 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 400 reviews of 95 Cardinal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cardinal 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
Cardinal review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cardinal 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 400 reviews of 95 Cardinal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cardinal 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.Cardinal, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Cardinal memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cardinal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cardinal, 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 Cardinal 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 Cardinal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cardinal, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.4%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.5%
72%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cardinal 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 Cardinal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cardinal, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.3%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.3%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.7%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cardinal 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 Cardinal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cardinal, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.8%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cardinal 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 Cardinal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cardinal, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cardinal 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 Cardinal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cardinal, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bay Lake Community, The Waterford at Virginia Beach and Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cardinal, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 105 memory care facilities near Cardinal, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cardinal, Virginia is The Waterford at Virginia Beach. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 105 memory care facilities near you in Cardinal, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cardinal, 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 Cardinal, 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 Cardinal, Virginia ranges from $1605 to $11100. The average Memory Care cost in Cardinal, Virginia is $4,855. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cardinal, Virginia typically starts at $1605. 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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