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Memory care in Murdocks 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 Murdocks is about $4,866 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 78 communities, read 1376 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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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, 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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4, only because the food isn't great and there was no real orientation for my mom; Introducing her to people.
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.
The Pemberton at University Park provides an independent living community to those interested in making Richmond, VA their home. This community offers a great place to live in a location that provides much to do and see. Richmond provides residents and guests with opportunities to visit the...
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Cost of memory care in Murdocks, VA

The average cost of senior living in Murdocks is $4,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Murdocks, VA
$4,866/mo
$4,728/mo

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

Murdocks, VA
$4,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,866/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,789/mo
Studio
$5,851/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,245/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,512/mo

Senior living costs in Murdocks 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: Murdocks, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMurdocks, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,866/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,789/mo$5,444/mo$4,697/mo
Independent Living$4,099/mo$4,621/mo$4,152/mo
Memory Care
Murdocks, VA:$4,866/mo
Virginia:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Murdocks, VA:$4,789/mo
Virginia:$5,444/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Independent Living
Murdocks, VA:$4,099/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Memory care costs in Murdocks, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Murdocks 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 Murdocks, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Murdocks 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Murdocks, VA$6,585/mo$5,888/mo+11.8%
Virginia$6,824/mo$6,306/mo+8.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Murdocks, VA
2024 average cost:$6,585/mo
2023 average cost:$5,888/mo
Percent change:+11.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,824/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Murdocks

Recent reviews for memory care in Murdocks

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Clear and effective communication between staff and families. Many reviews highlight the importance of clear and effective communication between staff and families to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. At communities like Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community, The Pearl at Watkins Centre, and Spring Arbor Cottage of R ...
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Kind and compassionate caregivers. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and compassion of caregivers in various communities, such as Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, The Pearl at Watkins Centre, and Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community, making a significant difference in the lives of residents and their ...
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Individually tailored activities and programs. Engaging activities and programs catered to residents' interests are praised in communities like Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community, Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury, and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, enhancing overall satisfaction and quality of life for residents.
Clean, well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep of interior spaces and grounds are fundamental factors for families who choose senior living communities. Positive reviews for The Pearl at Watkins Centre, Discovery Village at the West End, and Brookdale Midlothian emphasize the importance of a clean and welcoming e ...
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Nutritious and tasty meals. Nutritious and delicious meals are a crucial aspect of senior living communities, and residents and their families often share their appreciation for the food at communities like Ginter Hall Assisted Living and Memory Care, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community, and The Pearl at Wa ...
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Supportive and understanding management. Families express gratitude for the supportive and understanding management at communities like The Pearl at Watkins Centre, Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury, and The Berkeley at Short Pump, who go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs and concerns.
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Murdocks review score based on 249 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 249 reviews of 66 Murdocks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Murdocks 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

Murdocks review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Murdocks, VA66 facilities
8.0
Blackstone, VA87 facilities
8.4
Kenbridge, VA52 facilities

Review subcategories for Murdocks 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 249 reviews of 66 Murdocks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Murdocks 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.
Murdocks, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Murdocks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murdocks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murdocks, 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 Murdocks 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 Murdocks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Murdocks, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Murdocks 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 Murdocks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Murdocks, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Murdocks 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 Murdocks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murdocks, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.3%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Murdocks 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 Murdocks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murdocks, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murdocks 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 Murdocks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murdocks, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Murdocks

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and The Barrington at Hioaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Murdocks, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 78 memory care facilities near Murdocks, Virginia. See the full list.
The 78 memory care facilities near you in Murdocks, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Murdocks, 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 Murdocks, 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 Murdocks, Virginia ranges from $1048 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Murdocks, Virginia is $4,866. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Murdocks, Virginia typically starts at $1048. 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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