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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thessalia, VA

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Memory care in Thessalia 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 Thessalia is about $5,256 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 605 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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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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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I would tell individuals it was a good place to take your loved one. The community does a good job there, during the time my loved one was. The food was decent for my loved one. The room was nice...
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.
Autumn Way Assisted Living of Rupert, West Virgina is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains, farm and open space to meet the daily needs of senior citizens. This personal care home at the intersection of Nicholas Street and 4th street offers private and semi-private rooms to all...

Cost of memory care in Thessalia, VA

The average cost of senior living in Thessalia is $5,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,283 per month.

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

Thessalia, VA
$5,256/mo
$7,644/mo

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

Thessalia, VA
$5,256/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,256/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,200/mo
Studio
$5,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,188/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,534/mo

Senior living costs in Thessalia 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: Thessalia, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThessalia, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,256/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$5,256/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$4,895/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Thessalia, VA:$5,256/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Thessalia, VA:$5,256/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Thessalia, VA:$4,895/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Thessalia, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Thessalia 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
Thessalia, VA$6,339/mo$5,710/mo+11.0%
Virginia$6,744/mo$6,306/mo+6.9%
National$6,464/mo$6,180/mo+4.6%
Thessalia, VA
2024 average cost:$6,339/mo
2023 average cost:$5,710/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,744/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,464/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Thessalia

Recent reviews for memory care in Thessalia

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford

4.3
The staff is fantastic. They are friendly and helpful. The facility is always very clean. The rooms are a great size. The Program Coordinator and activities team are incredible. There is always something to do and opportunities to gather with other residents. As far as the food goes, I ...
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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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Thessalia review score based on 139 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 139 reviews of 37 Thessalia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thessalia 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

Thessalia review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Thessalia, VA37 facilities
6.7
Narrows, VA10 facilities
6.9
Pearisburg, VA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Thessalia 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 139 reviews of 37 Thessalia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thessalia 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.
Thessalia, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Thessalia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thessalia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thessalia, 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 Thessalia 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 Thessalia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thessalia, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Thessalia 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 Thessalia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thessalia, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thessalia 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 Thessalia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thessalia, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.8%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Thessalia 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 Thessalia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thessalia, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thessalia 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 Thessalia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thessalia, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Thessalia

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Havens at Princeton, Brookdale Roanoke and Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thessalia, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 43 memory care facilities near Thessalia, Virginia. See the full list.

The 43 memory care facilities near you in Thessalia, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thessalia, 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 Thessalia, 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 Thessalia, Virginia ranges from $757 to $35000. The average Memory Care cost in Thessalia, Virginia is $5,256. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thessalia, Virginia typically starts at $757. 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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