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The Memory Care at Bristol

The Memory Care at Bristol is an assisted living community in Bristol, VA.

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The Memory Care at Bristol

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109 Village Circle, Bristol, VA 24201

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 90 reviews
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Overall Review of The Memory Care at Bristol

common 23 reviews mention this

Caring, hands-on staff stand out

Residents and families describe staff as compassionate, responsive, and attentive to personal comfort.

Many reviews emphasize that the staff are kind and patient-focused, with specific praise for nursing, therapy, housekeeping, and aides. Several families also mention feeling comforted by communication about concerns, medication changes, and follow-through during care. Some reviewers describe being treated with respect and support during difficult transitions and end-of-life moments.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities feel engaging for residents

Residents benefit from structured daily activities that families say are genuinely enjoyable.

Reviews point to community activities as a positive part of day-to-day life, including mentions that residents look forward to the morning exercises. Families also describe the activities team as helping residents feel connected. The community lists scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored programming as part of its offerings.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Meals quality and timing draw complaints

Food is a recurring weak point, with complaints about taste and long waits for meals.

Some reviews say meals are late and not edible, while others describe food as overcooked, cold, or generally unappetizing. A few families also say meals require extra help during mealtimes, and one reviewer alleges food was withheld as punishment. While the community offers meal preparation and dining options for special dietary needs, residents’ comments still leave concerns about day-to-day meal execution.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Response times and staffing are concerns

Several reviewers report delays getting help, including trouble reaching staff by phone.

A number of reviews criticize staffing levels and say residents go without timely assistance or that call lights and phones are not answered promptly. Families also describe basic-care issues such as long waits for assistance and concerns about whether staff check on residents frequently enough. A few reviewers also raise issues around communication and recordkeeping when problems come up.

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Features

Housing

  • 30 resident community capacity 30 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tri-Cities Regional (19 miles away) Tri-Cities Regional (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (0 miles)
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (0.2 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (0.2 miles)
  • IHOP (0.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.3 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Blackbird Bakery (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Tinseltown USA - Now Closed (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Sugar Hollow Park (0.6 miles)
  • Sugar Hollow Playground (0.6 miles)
  • Cumberland Square Park (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Wallace United Methodist Church (1.7 miles)
  • St Anne Catholic Church (3.7 miles)
  • Anderson St United Methodist Church (4.8 miles)
  • Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
  • Beech Grove United Methodist Church (6.5 miles)
  • Abingdon Bible Church (8.1 miles)
  • Gathering Place (8.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Food City Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Bunting's & Northside Drug Center (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Appalachian Psychiatry (3.2 miles)
  • Crossroads Medical Mission (3.5 miles)
  • Caris Health Care (4.9 miles)
  • Weberling & Associates OD (5 miles)
  • Integrated Health Concepts (5.9 miles)
  • Lee, Lauren Ballad Health Cancer Care of Bristol (6 miles)
  • Sears Hearing Aid Center by Miracle-Ear (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rehabilitation Hospital (5.9 miles)
  • Wellmont-Ridgeview At Bristol Regional Medical Center (6.2 miles)
  • Bristol Surgery Center (6.3 miles)
  • Bristol Regional Medical Center (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9 miles)

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