The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Richmond, VA

Vitality Living at West End Richmond made our top 10 list due to the number of services and amenities it offers. Located in Richmond’s West End region, this senior living community provides memory care services for those facing mild to severe types of dementia. It uses personalized programming to ensure seniors receive the specific service they need to remain safe, healthy and as independent as possible. In addition to frequent health checkups, it offers dementia-related support, such as art and music therapy. Its caregivers are available 24/7 to assist with daily activities, such as dressing, grooming and medication assistance. The building carefully incorporates thoughtful design choices such as color, lighting and outdoor areas to provide a calming and nurturing atmosphere for dementia patients.

Located just minutes from numerous medical facilities, Sunrise of Richmond offers two levels of memory care services, including the Terrace Club for seniors with moderate-level dementia and Reminiscence for those with advanced-stage memory loss. Caregivers are available around the clock to assist with various daily activities, such as grooming, hygiene and dressing. Staff members are trained in the Validation method to ensure seniors feel safe in their environment despite their stage of dementia. This method is an evidence-based approach for dementia care that has staff work to build connections with residents in both small-group settings and one-on-one interactions. Seniors can enjoy participating in events in the activities room, strolling through the courtyard or dining with other residents in the main dining room.

We included Sunrise at Bon Air on our list due to its commitment to family engagement. Not only does this senior living community host several family-oriented events throughout the year, but its family engagement app and Sunrise CareConnect electronic health records system help families stay connected through pictures, videos and medical updates. The community provides both assisted living and memory care services, where caregivers are on-hand 24/7 to assist with daily activities, including dressing, hygiene and housekeeping. Additionally, it conducts monthly wellness checkups on all residents. Different neighborhoods cater to individual needs, including the Terrace club for early dementia and Reminiscence for advanced dementia. Seniors can enjoy common areas, including the bistro, activities room and dining room, where homemade meals are served daily.

Located just minutes from multiple medical facilities, Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield is a continuum-of-care senior living community. Its memory care program, Sweet Memories, uses personalized care plans that focus on developing familiar routines and using life stations to provide a safe, secure and homelike setting. The community also incorporates music and art therapy into its programming to help seniors relieve stress and anxiety. Its caregivers undergo advanced training to become certified dementia practitioners, and are available to provide 24/7 assistance with everything from dressing and grooming to housekeeping and medication management. Meals and snacks are served in the main dining room and residents can participate in daily activities that best match their interests and abilities.

Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe is a robust senior living community located northwest of downtown Richmond. It offers two memory care neighborhoods, including the Terrace Club for seniors with moderate memory loss and Reminiscence for those with more advanced stages of dementia. It made our top 10 list due to its extensive caregiver training program, which is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for teaching evidence-based dementia care practices. These trained caregivers provide 24/7 assistance with activities of daily living, such as grooming, bathing and medication management. Its Sunrise Live With Purpose Program encourages seniors to participate in activities and programs that best match their interests and cognitive levels. Residents can enjoy numerous common areas, including a movie theater, computer room, library and art studio.

Located just off the Midlothian Turnpike, The Crossroads at Bon Air provides a vibrant community where seniors can age in place with dignity and respect. Its Daybreak Memory Care program is a secure memory care neighborhood that provides a calm and relaxing setting for seniors facing memory loss issues. Its trained caregivers provide 24/7 assistance with daily activities, as well as other supportive services in accordance with each senior’s individualized care plan, created by a licensed nurse. Residents of the Daybreak Memory Care neighborhood can enjoy weekly housekeeping and laundry services, scheduled transportation and numerous amenities, such as the activities room, lounge area and beauty salon. Seniors are encouraged to participate in daily activities and structured programs that match their abilities and interests.

Located directly across from the Deer Run Park and near medical facilities such as Henrico Doctors' Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Spring Arbor of Richmond provides a relaxing setting with a tranquil courtyard, sunroom and front porch complete with rocking chairs. Its Memory Care Cottage provides seniors with a safe environment where they are encouraged to live life to the fullest. Trained caregivers provide around-the-clock assistance with daily activities and use validation therapy that focuses on listening and understanding. Seniors can participate in daily activities that promote physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Amenities include a fitness center, beauty salon, library and scheduled transportation. Family-style and traditional dining services are available in the main dining area.

Located southwest of downtown Richmond, Seaton Chesterfield is a senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory care solutions. Its Shine® memory care program takes a holistic approach that focuses on each senior’s individual needs, ensuring that each resident feels valued and maintains a sense of belonging. Specialized services, such as its interactive dining program that stimulates focus and appetite, help to improve the quality of life for seniors facing memory loss issues. Trained caregivers are on standby 24/7 to assist seniors with everything from grooming and dressing to medication management. Residents can enjoy numerous amenities, including a library, game room and beauty salon or participate in a variety of daily activities.

The Commonwealth Senior Living the West End made our best-of list due to the number of specialized programs it offers seniors with memory loss issues. Its Sweet Memories program combines a homelike setting with personalized care plans to develop consistent routines and customized services that help keep seniors healthy and happy. Numerous programs are designed specifically for seniors with memory loss issues, such as its Special Touch program, which allows seniors to touch a warm scented towel prior to meals to promote appetite and relaxation, and its Sweet Melodies and Expression Art program, which uses music and art therapy to promote socialization among non-verbal patients. Residents can enjoy farm-to-table meals, daily activities, scheduled transportation and on-site amenities, including a TV room, library and beauty salon.

Morningside in the West End is a senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory care services. Its Bridge to Rediscovery memory care program focuses on individualized programming based on each resident's unique needs, interests and abilities. Seniors can choose from studio or one-bedroom apartments that include housekeeping and laundry services. Caregivers are on-hand 24/7 to assist with everything from medication management to activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming. On-site physical, occupational and recreational therapy is available as needed. Residents can participate in various scheduled activities each day or make use of the community’s common areas, including the activity center, lounge and a secure, enclosed courtyard.