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Memory care in Gilmer 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 Gilmer is about $4,522 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 78 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Harmony at White Oaks
99 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.2
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14 reviews
9.2
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
36%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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The staff is very nice and they communicate well with the family. The facility is always clean. The move-in process is a bit awkward in that the family has to do literally everything. No guidance or...
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 Harmony at White OaksAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Bridgeport, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Photo of Cedar Grove
99 Photos available
7.9
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28 reviews
7.9
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28 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
32%
3 star
14%
2 star
4%
1 star
18%
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They have really upgraded the activities. The food could be a bit better but with this economy I am sure it's hard. But overall it's a good place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They really know...
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.
Cedar Grove Senior Assisted Living, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has more than 30-years of history providing a friendly and pleasant country setting where residents can enjoy their independence while receiving supportive services tailored to their individual needs. Located in historic...
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Photo of Elison of Maplewood
77 Photos available
6.8
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24 reviews
6.8
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24 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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Eveything has been great. They have been really helpful, and we have never had a problem. They have done everything that we have needed. My loved one is eating well and doing really well. The activites is...
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.
Countryside Retirement LivingElison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding hills and farms, a pond, and extensive walking paths throughout the campus. Plus, our community is just minutes from downtown Bridgeport....
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5 star
78%
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The staff is absolutely wonderful, they are so kind to my mother as well as us when we come to visit. The care services are wonderful. My mom is in the memory unit, which they do some exercises for them, but...
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 residents of Colonial Place don't have to imagine residing in the peace, tranquility, and breathtaking beauty of the foothills of Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, because they get to live it every day. This assisted living community concentrating on memory care sits in a wooded setting...
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 Demyon's Golden Circle
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 Heritage at St Mary's
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 Country Living
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 Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center
5 star
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4 star
33%
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I would like to say thank you to all the staff, at Home Away From Home, for all the work they put into making tonight's Thanksgiving dinner a success. It was great! Thank you!!!
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.
Nestled within the beauty of the WV Mountains in Grafton, WV, Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center maintains a peaceful, caring atmosphere in a down home setting. Our fully renovated apartments foster a community-oriented family-like ambiance along with our community living area. Although...
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Cost of memory care in Gilmer, WV

The average cost of senior living in Gilmer is $4,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gassaway, WV with an average of $2,300 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gilmer, WV vs. nearby cities

Gilmer, WV
$4,522/mo
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gilmer, WV vs. the state and national average

Gilmer, WV
$4,522/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gilmer vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,522/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Gilmer, WV by room type

Semi-Private
$3,700/mo
Studio
$4,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,580/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gilmer over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gilmer

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilmer

Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV

4.6
My 92 year old sister-in-law stayed at the Cedar Grove facility in Parkersburg, WV for 2 weeks after she broke her leg after a fall. She was very pleased with the food and care. The admission process was stress-free and the staff was patient and attentive.

Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center in Grafton, WV

4.3
My uncle is doing really good here. We like that he is active and enjoys the activities.The menu is appealing. The staff are attentive and do the best that they can and we like that he is getting the attention and care that he is needed. We have recommended friends to come to this community for ...
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Elison of Maplewood in Bridgeport, WV

4.1
The room is normally pretty clean. We picked this community because of the convience, it was close to my home and they had an opening when I needed to place my loved one. The communication is pretty good. Overall, it's above average.

Gilmer review score based on 29 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 9 Gilmer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilmer 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

Gilmer review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Gilmer, WV9 facilities
8.5
Sand Fork, WV15 facilities
8.4
Burnsville, WV12 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilmer 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 29 reviews of 9 Gilmer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gilmer 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.
Gilmer, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.4
Friendliness
3.9
4.5
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.3
4.0
Activities
3.4
3.9
Value for cost*
3.3
4.0
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Gilmer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilmer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilmer, 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilmer, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilmer 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 Gilmer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilmer, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilmer 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 Gilmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilmer, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilmer 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 Gilmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilmer, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilmer 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 Gilmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilmer, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at White Oaks, Cedar Grove and Elison of Maplewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gilmer, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Gilmer, West Virginia. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Gilmer, West Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gilmer, West 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 Gilmer, West 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 Gilmer, West Virginia ranges from $2700 to $7415. The average Memory Care cost in Gilmer, West Virginia is $4,522. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gilmer, West Virginia typically starts at $2700. 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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