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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nealy Ridge, VA

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Memory care in Nealy Ridge 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 Nealy Ridge is about $4,750 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 367 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.
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.
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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 Nealy Ridge, VA

The average cost of senior living in Nealy Ridge is $4,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Stone Gap, VA with an average of $4,457 per month.

Memory care costs in Nealy Ridge, VA, vs. nearby cities

Nealy Ridge, VA
$4,750/mo
$4,750/mo
$4,811/mo

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

Nealy Ridge, VA
$4,750/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,750/mo

Memory care costs in Nealy Ridge, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,184/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,688/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,756/mo

Senior living costs in Nealy Ridge 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: Nealy Ridge, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNealy Ridge, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,750/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,750/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,354/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Nealy Ridge, VA:$4,750/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Nealy Ridge, VA:$4,750/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Nealy Ridge, VA:$4,354/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Nealy Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Nealy Ridge

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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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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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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Nealy Ridge review score based on 131 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 33 Nealy Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nealy Ridge 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

Nealy Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Nealy Ridge, VA33 facilities
8.6
Clinchco, VA39 facilities
8.5
Clintwood, VA38 facilities

Review subcategories for Nealy Ridge 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 131 reviews of 33 Nealy Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nealy Ridge 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.
Nealy Ridge, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Nealy Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nealy Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nealy Ridge, 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 Nealy Ridge 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 Nealy Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nealy Ridge, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.4%
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
51.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
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 Nealy Ridge 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 Nealy Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nealy Ridge, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
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 Nealy Ridge 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 Nealy Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nealy Ridge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
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 Nealy Ridge 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 Nealy Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nealy Ridge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
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 Nealy Ridge 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 Nealy Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nealy Ridge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
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
30.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Nealy Ridge

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