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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gardner, VA

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Memory care in Gardner 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 Gardner is about $5,505 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 323 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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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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Cost of memory care in Gardner, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $5,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haysi, VA with an average of $4,733 per month.

Memory care costs in Gardner, VA, vs. nearby cities

Gardner, VA
$5,505/mo
$4,764/mo
$5,790/mo

Memory care costs in Gardner, VA, vs. state and national averages

Gardner, VA
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Gardner, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,505/mo

Memory care costs in Gardner, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,198/mo
Studio
$5,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,601/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,123/mo

Senior living costs in Gardner vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gardner, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,505/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,380/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, VA:$5,505/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, VA:$5,505/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, VA:$5,380/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gardner

Recent reviews for memory care in Gardner

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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Preston Place Suites in Kingsport, TN

5.0
The staff do an incredible job keeping the community clean, and they really took to our loved one fairly quickly we have not had any problems with their friendliness. They have continued to just go above and beyond for us. The activities director is wonderful, she has many different things going ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
All 5 stars! This is a beautiful facility. It is spotless and cheerful. Staff are friendly and attentive. Our family has visited 5 to 6 days per week. The care is consistent and the food is excellent. We couldn't be more pleased. Thank you A Place for Mom for the referral (we prayed about this ...
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Gardner review score based on 119 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 33 Gardner memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardner 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

Gardner review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gardner, VA33 facilities
8.5
Honaker, VA40 facilities
8.4
Richlands, VA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardner 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 119 reviews of 33 Gardner memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner 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.
Gardner, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Gardner memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gardner

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gardner protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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