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Memory care in Helmet 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 Helmet is about $4,669 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 113 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Heritage Green Hanover
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66 Floor plans available
9.7
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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.
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
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Photo of Sancerre Atlee Station
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11 Floor plan available
8.8
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, everyone is very nice, enough activities to keep you as busy as you want to be.
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.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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We really like that the resident's care levels are lower so they are able to house more people and most of the staff members are really nice. They could have a few more nurses or aids over the weekends. The...
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.
In the heart of Warsaw, Northern Neck Senior Care Community, provides a full continuum of compassionate and excellent care.Formerly part of the Riverside Health System, under new ownership, the facility was infused with clinical and operational enhancements to take our care and service to the...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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Cost of memory care in Helmet, VA

The average cost of senior living in Helmet is $4,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

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

Helmet, VA
$4,669/mo

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

Helmet, VA
$4,669/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,669/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,598/mo
Studio
$6,666/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,500/mo

Senior living costs in Helmet 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: Helmet, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmet, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,669/mo$5,448/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$4,752/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$4,344/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Helmet, VA:$4,669/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Helmet, VA:$4,752/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Helmet, VA:$4,344/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Helmet, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Helmet and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Helmet, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Helmet have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Helmet, VA$7,125/mo$6,063/mo+17.5%
Virginia$5,733/mo$5,784/mo-0.9%
National$5,499/mo$5,516/mo-0.3%
Helmet, VA
2024 average cost:$7,125/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+17.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,733/mo
2023 average cost:$5,784/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,516/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Helmet

Recent reviews for memory care in Helmet

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Heritage Green Hanover in Mechanicsville, VA

5.0
My wife has been a resident in the memory care unit for 8 months now. I have been pleased with the level of care provided by the caregivers who interact with her and our family day to day. The support staff are also friendly and always looking for ways to inform and support us in the care of ...
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Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ashland, VA

4.8
They seem to be very caring towards the residents, almost like they were family. I've never been to a assisted living facility that is as clean as Hanover Manor.

Helmet review score based on 40 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 7 Helmet memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helmet 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

Helmet review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Helmet, VA7 facilities
7.9
Tappahannock, VA102 facilities
8.6
Bowling Green, VA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Helmet 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 40 reviews of 7 Helmet memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Helmet 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.
Helmet, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Helmet memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmet memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmet, 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 Helmet 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 Helmet that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helmet 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 Helmet Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmet 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 Helmet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Helmet 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 Helmet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helmet 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 Helmet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmet, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Helmet

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 Helmet protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 memory care facilities near Helmet, Virginia. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Helmet, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Helmet, 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 Helmet, 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 Helmet, Virginia ranges from $1400 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Helmet, Virginia is $4,669. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Helmet, Virginia typically starts at $1400. 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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