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Memory care in Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek is about $4,998 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 20 communities, read 231 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Average price here. Cardinal Senior Living Communities is Not a bad place. They need more staff, but that is every where. The staff are friendly and look after my mom. The food is good. There are wonderful...
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.
Cave Spring Place is an exceptional assisted living program in Roanoke, Virginia. Our intimate community is nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Residents enjoy our proximity to Tanglewood Mall, Valley View Mall and the...
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The room and meals have been nice , she has enjoyed the activities but sometimes they have trouble providing activities on weekends but they are working on that. Overall my loved one seems to be happy at the...
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.
Make a fresh start and experience warm companionship and a comforting environment at The Park - Oak Grove. Our Assisted Living community in Roanoke, VA, enriches the lives of residents by providing an atmosphere that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Located in a...
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Staffing issues. The pleasant and tasteful environment, other has been there a year and she is most satisfied and she says this is my home my complaints as her daughter that goes daily to visit residents...
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.
At our Terrabella Salem, our community offers Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. We believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well.As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active with friends and neighbors...
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Some activities they had were day trips, they would go out for breakfast or lunch. There is a calendar that has daily activities on it. You can order food at this community, but you can also make your own...
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.
At Richfield, we help people rediscover their quality of life, regardless of where they are in life's journey. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive and active community. ...
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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.
English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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Since my husband and I moved into this community everything has been perfect.There is not one single thing below a "5". They helped us move in, they keep track of us, help us exercise, and provide meals for...
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 Glebe is a warm, engaging retirement community with majestic mountain views and exceptional amenities and services that make living carefree and pleasurable. Here, you can indulge your passions, challenge your mind, try new things, savor the company of wonderful people. . . and make...
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My grandmother has resided in 3 memory care centers over the past 5 years, and this experience is by far the BEST. The staff is wonderful, they truly love their residents. She has florished here!! Good...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Overall it was good. Cleanliness of the facility - always tidy in the common areas. Both parents rooms were often not very clean but that was more related to their illnesses and frequent GI issues than...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is located at the foot of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is a modern, beautiful assisted living facility, with an award-winning memory care proram called Sweet Memories. Commonwealth Senior Living is known for providing...
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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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.
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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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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I have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with the...
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.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Sinking Creek, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sinking Creek is $4,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Memory care costs in Sinking Creek, VA, vs. nearby cities

Sinking Creek, VA
$4,998/mo
$5,014/mo

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

Sinking Creek, VA
$4,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,998/mo

Memory care costs in Sinking Creek, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,791/mo
Studio
$5,471/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,466/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,048/mo

Senior living costs in Sinking Creek 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: Sinking Creek, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSinking Creek, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,998/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,998/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,395/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Sinking Creek, VA:$4,998/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Sinking Creek, VA:$4,998/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Sinking Creek, VA:$4,395/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Sinking Creek, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sinking Creek 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
Sinking Creek, VA$5,157/mo$4,336/mo+18.9%
Virginia$6,383/mo$5,875/mo+8.6%
National$6,282/mo$6,033/mo+4.1%
Sinking Creek, VA
2024 average cost:$5,157/mo
2023 average cost:$4,336/mo
Percent change:+18.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,875/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$6,033/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sinking Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Sinking Creek

Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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TerraBella Salem

3.1
We chose Brookdale because my sister and her son visited a few places and they liked this one the best. The room sizes here seemed adequate. The food was better when it was served in the dining area, once COVID started the food was not as good when it was served in the room. Their billing was ...
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TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA

5.0
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge was fantastic the whole time that my loved one was a resident there. The staff was fantastic and went out of their way to take care of my loved one. The pricing was some of the best in the valley and we checked everybody. The housekeeping was great. The move in and out ...
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Sinking Creek review score based on 36 family reviews

5.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 15 Sinking Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sinking Creek 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

Sinking Creek review score compared against nearby cities

5.8
Sinking Creek, VA15 facilities
7.3
New Castle, VA22 facilities
7.6
Salem, VA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Sinking Creek 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 36 reviews of 15 Sinking Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sinking Creek 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.
Sinking Creek, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
3.0
3.7
Value for cost*
2.9
3.8
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Sinking Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sinking Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sinking Creek, 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 Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sinking Creek, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sinking Creek, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sinking Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sinking Creek, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sinking Creek, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Sinking Creek

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