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Memory care in Sandston 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 Sandston is about $5,217 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 205 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
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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.
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 The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
8.3
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She loves the food, the entertainment on Fridays and Tuesdays, and the new friends she has made. She enjoys her lovely, spacious, apartment. When we have had questions the staff have been very responsive.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverBRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living!Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at The Harmony Collection at...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care
1212 Photos available
2424 Floor plans available
7.3
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70 reviews
7.3
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The staff went above and beyond to provide attentive care, even during the admission process. The director of nursing [name removed] noticed a UTI that had been missed/ignore by his hospice. When we...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverAssisted Living and Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Saint Francis Manchester is a true place of connection. Here, friendships form around the table. Bodies are nourished, as are souls. Minds engage, and burdens of daily living fade. As an affordable alternative to traditional senior care, our residents, staff, and supporters share a vibrant...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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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.
Photo of Hall's Care Homes LLC
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Madison House
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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Photo of Virginia Home
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.
Photo of Hermitage Richmond
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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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.
The Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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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,...

Cost of memory care in Sandston, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sandston is $5,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Sandston, VA
$5,217/mo
$5,211/mo
$5,148/mo

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

Sandston, VA
$5,217/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,217/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,085/mo
Studio
$6,922/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,763/mo

Senior living costs in Sandston 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: Sandston, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandston, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,217/mo$5,448/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$4,183/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Sandston, VA:$5,217/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Sandston, VA:$5,063/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Sandston, VA:$4,183/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Sandston, VA, over time

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

Sandston, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Sandston, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sandston 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
Sandston, VA$6,745/mo$5,839/mo+15.5%
Virginia$6,306/mo$5,808/mo+8.6%
National$6,180/mo$5,815/mo+6.3%
Sandston, VA
2024 average cost:$6,745/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:+15.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,306/mo
2023 average cost:$5,808/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,180/mo
2023 average cost:$5,815/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sandston

Recent reviews for memory care in Sandston

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

The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.9
Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we were wrong. The nurses the evaluators really did a wonderful job.

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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Sandston review score based on 61 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 13 Sandston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandston 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

Sandston review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sandston, VA13 facilities
8.4
Richmond, VA54 facilities
8.6
Rockwood, VA33 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandston 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 61 reviews of 13 Sandston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sandston 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.
Sandston, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.2
Friendliness
3.7
4.3
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.8
Value for cost*
3.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sandston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandston, 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 Sandston 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 Sandston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandston, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
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
38.5%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sandston 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 Sandston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandston, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandston 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 Sandston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandston, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandston 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 Sandston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandston, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandston 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 Sandston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandston, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Sandston

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 memory care facilities near Sandston, Virginia. See the full list.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Sandston, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sandston, 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 Sandston, 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 Sandston, Virginia ranges from $1400 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Sandston, Virginia is $5,217. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sandston, 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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