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Memory care in Lancaster 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 Lancaster is about $5,203 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 1045 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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...
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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
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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.
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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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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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...
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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 has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...

Cost of memory care in Lancaster, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $5,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

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

Lancaster, VA
$5,203/mo
$4,957/mo

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

Lancaster, VA
$5,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,203/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,611/mo
Studio
$6,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,955/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,589/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster 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: Lancaster, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,203/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,136/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,345/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster, VA:$5,203/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster, VA:$5,136/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster, VA:$4,345/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Lancaster, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Lancaster 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.

Lancaster, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Lancaster, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lancaster 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
Lancaster, VA$7,370/mo$5,917/mo+24.6%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lancaster, VA
2024 average cost:$7,370/mo
2023 average cost:$5,917/mo
Percent change:+24.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lancaster

Recent reviews for memory care in Lancaster

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

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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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

5.0
Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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The Hidenwood Community in Newport News, VA

4.8
This is a Great location. The staff are caring and outgoing with mom. I highly recommend The Hidenwood for memory care of your family member.

Lancaster review score based on 183 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 183 reviews of 36 Lancaster memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lancaster 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

Lancaster review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Lancaster, VA36 facilities
7.3
Kilmarnock, VA46 facilities
7.3
Irvington, VA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Lancaster 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 183 reviews of 36 Lancaster memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster 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.
Lancaster, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Lancaster memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
61.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
72.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lancaster

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