How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Memory Care In Richmond, VA

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Find the Best Memory Care Near Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA, memory care facilities are residential care communities purposefully designed to treat and care for people with dementia. These communities are secure and staffed 24-7 with caregivers to help residents with redirection and reminders, and soothe outbursts or escape-seeking behavior. Some memory care properties in Richmond are solely dedicated to memory care, while others are a unit that’s part of an assisted living facility, allowing residents in assisted living to transition to memory care in familiar surroundings.

Types of Memory Care

Many people confuse Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. While there are similar symptoms, Alzheimer’s is just one form of dementia that many Richmond memory care properties are equipped to treat. Residents in these communities may range from early to late-stage cognitive decline and be diagnosed with a condition like:

Lewy body dementia
Frontotemporal dementia
Alzheimer’s disease
Mixed dementia

Some people in memory care may have a condition that presents with cognitive decline and may also receive care and treatment in a memory care facility. These can include:

Huntington’s disease
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Parkinson’s disease

The physical arrangement of memory care properties helps reduce disorientation for residents, with open floor plans and few long or confusing hallways. Places like the kitchen or fitness center are secured, and exterior exits are alarmed to keep residents safe from wandering. Lighting and noise are unobtrusive, reducing sensory overstimulation.

The therapy provided in Richmond memory care communities can help slow cognitive decline, such as occupational or speech therapies. Some properties may also offer programs like art or music therapy, pet therapy, or aromatherapy to improve the quality of life for residents.

Your Richmond, VA Senior Living Advisor

Bill Thompson

Serving the Greater Richmond Region, including Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover Counties in Central Virginia

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At Assisted Living Locators, we guide you and your family through what can be a confusing and trying process. First, we meet to determine what communities are a good fit for you. I assess your needs based upon care requirements, socialization, location preference and budget. I represent most of the quality, licensed communities in the Greater Richmond Virginia area, which allows me to offer several excellent options. You can count on me to be with you every step of the way in the decision-making process.

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What is the Cost of Memory Care in Richmond, VA

Richmond’s memory care properties average $5,734 per month, although each community will vary slightly. A local Richmond memory care advisor can help you find a property that fits your loved one’s needs and budget. Families with a loved one in assisted living may note that memory care fees are higher; this is due to the higher level of care and security.

Memory care communities provide private apartments for residents with light housekeeping and laundry service, nutritious meals, and around the clock personal assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) from compassionate caregivers.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Richmond, VA?

Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is one of the oldest major cities in the country, and the area is rich in history. Some families may be able to escort their senior to Revolutionary War or Civil War battleground memorials, or for a walk in Pump House Park, in the city’s historic district. The town is large enough to offer many urban perks but retains a small-town charm.

Richmond Weather & Climate

Richmond’s weather is generally pleasant year-round, with summer highs in the high 90s and 210 days of sunshine each year. Winters are mild, with some snow and January lows in the high 20s. Spring and fall are noted to be the most comfortable.

Local Hospitals & Notable Medical Care

Richmond is home to several high-quality hospitals and medical care systems. The Johnston-Willis Hospital, which has provided healthcare for over a century, offers 24-hour emergency care and specialist treatment. Or, seniors may choose care from VCU Medical Center North Hospital, home of the VCU Massey Cancer Center, located in the northern part of the city.

Transportation

The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is an urban-suburban bus line operating in Richmond and the greater metro area. Seniors may travel with reduced fare passes. For people who need AA accommodations, the GRTC offers para-transit by appointment.

Arts, Culture & Recreation

Richmond has several historic neighborhoods, each with a small walkable area featuring shops and cafes. The Pump House district has a local art gallery and a large park. Or, people may enjoy visiting the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens or taking in a local show in the Chesterfield district.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Richmond, VA

Retta Young

Serving the following counties: Fredericksburg, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Orange, Caroline, King George, Essex, Westmore, Madison, Culpeper and Fauquier

Meet Advisor 540-393-6009

As the owner of Assisted Living Locators Fredericksburg & Surrounding Counties, I provide, at no cost, senior placement and referral service to my local community that offers the best care options, information, and resources available. Previously I had a successful career in the federal government managing acquisitions. Now as a Senior Care Advisor, I leverage my analytic skills and passion for helping others to find the right care environment for your aging loved ones.

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How Do I Pay for Memory Care in Richmond, VA?

Many families struggle with budgeting for memory care, and often, their loved one may not be directly able to contribute to their own care. A local Richmond memory care advocate can help you and your family find benefits and programs that your senior may be eligible for to help cover the costs of memory care services.

Veteran's Benefits

Military veterans and their spouses may enroll in the Aid and Attendance Benefit or the Improved Pension Plan, two programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, intended to help pay for long-term care and some services offered by memory care properties. If your senior served in the military, contact a local VA Center for information about these programs and help to apply.

Spend Down

Virginia Medicaid has an income cap for eligibility. However, people who earn more than the cap may be able to participate in the “spend down” program, which allows individuals or couples to spend the excess monthly income on medical care, including memory care fees, in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage. The Virginia income limits for Medicaid eligibility are $2,523 per month for individuals and $5,046 per month for married couples. Your local Richmond memory care advocate can explain the program in greater detail.

Home Equity

If your loved one has paid off all or most of their mortgage, they may be able to use their home equity to pay for memory care. Ask a local memory care advisor about how this process works.

Medicare

Medicare Part A and Part B do not cover memory care, but some “Medicare Gap” or supplemental Medicare programs may cover some services offered. Check your loved one’s optional Medicare coverage to see if they participate in one of these plans.

Medicaid

Virginia Medicaid participants may enroll in a long-term care wavier, which eligible individuals may use to pay for memory care or assisted living. It’s called Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus). People who may qualify for a nursing home-level of care may instead receive services in a Richmond memory care facility.

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Access our free senior care assessment tool, which can help you evaluate the specific needs and requirements of you or your loved one. By answering a series of questions, you’ll receive personalised recommendations and insights to aid in the decision-making process.

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FAQ About Memory Care in Richmond, VA

Many memory care communities welcome pets and can help residents feed, walk, and care for their pet. Ask your local memory care advisor about the pet policies for your chosen memory care communities.

You or your loved one’s caregiver may start noticing signs of cognitive decline in your senior, or perhaps they may have been diagnosed as being in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. If your loved one frequently forgets things or how to complete tasks they used to do, or if they’re displaying aggressive behaviors all of a sudden, it may be time to start looking for a memory care community to help them.

Residents’ safety and security are the most important things to look for in a memory care property. However, the community should feel comfortable for your loved one, too. Tour your favorite properties, ask about staff training and certifications, and for more details about therapy and other programs each facility offers to improve the quality of life for residents.