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The Memory Center Of Virginia Beach

The Memory Center Of Virginia Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Virginia Beach, VA.

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  • Interior

    Interior scene featuring a lighthouse-themed structure with tables, chairs, and potted plants.
  • Outdoors

    A peaceful courtyard with a blue bench and greenery, surrounded by a building.
  • Decor

    Cozy lounge area with a wooden bar, seating, and a wall-mounted television.
  • Building

    The exterior of The Memory Center illuminated at night.
  • Architecture

    A cozy dining area with a brick archway and wooden furniture.
  • Trees

    A brick office building surrounded by trees with a sign in front.
  • Windows

    A quaint waiting area with lighthouse-themed decor and ample seating.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant interior with a nautical theme, featuring a small bar and tables set for dining.
  • Landscaping

    A serene garden pathway alongside a brick building with lush greenery and trees.
  • Entrance

    Entrance to the Majestic Theater featuring posters and decorative lighting.
  • Seating Area

    An interior view of the Majestic Theater entrance, featuring a brick wall and a seating area with a small table and two chairs.
  • Outdoor

    A serene courtyard featuring a blue bench, surrounded by trees and patio area.
  • Seating

    A creatively designed indoor space resembling an outdoor street, complete with seating and decorative structures.

1853 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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

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The Memory Center Of Virginia Beach Costs & Pricing

The Memory Center of Virginia Beach offers specialized care with a focus on dementia and memory-related conditions, reflected in its pricing structure. Currently, the cost for a semi-private room is set at $7,500 per month, significantly higher than the average monthly rates in Virginia Beach city ($3,903) and across the state of Virginia ($3,991). Similarly, for those requiring a one-bedroom suite, the monthly fee stands at $8,880, compared to local and state averages of $4,190 and $4,257 respectively. These figures highlight the center's commitment to providing high-quality care tailored to residents' unique needs while underscoring the premium associated with such specialized services.

Floor plansThe Memory Center Of Virginia BeachVirginia Beach cityVirginia
Semi-Private$7,500$3,903$3,991
1 Bedroom$8,880$4,190$4,257

Overall Review of The Memory Center Of Virginia Beach

common 34 reviews mention this

Care staff feel consistently personal

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, patient, and responsive.

Across reviews, families describe a consistent day-to-day feeling of support—staff members are repeatedly characterized as professional, patient, and genuinely caring. Multiple reviewers also mention close attention to individual needs, including adjusting care as conditions change and addressing concerns when they come up. Residents’ experiences are described as respectful, with frequent mention of staff knowing residents by name and spending meaningful one-on-one time.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Locked-down memory setting, town layout

The memory-care environment is repeatedly described as secure and set up like a town.

Several reviews emphasize security and peace of mind, describing the community as locked down and easy to feel comfortable in. Others add details about the layout, including a town-like concept with spaces such as a general store area, movie theater, and an ice cream stand. Residents and visitors also describe a layout that feels more home-like than institutional, while still focused on dementia safety.

common 16 reviews mention this

Engagement through frequent activities

Reviews highlight daily engagement, with activities that keep residents involved.

Many families describe the activities program as a steady part of life, with mention of scheduled days full of events and opportunities to stay active. Reviewers talk about residents enjoying outings, dancing and music, gardening, and programs that feel tailored enough to match how someone is doing day to day. While one review suggests activities can sometimes feel routine, the overall theme is that there is usually something going on.

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Food and snacks get positive notes

Multiple reviews mention good food and frequent treats like ice cream.

Reviews frequently reference dining in a positive way, from comments that the food is good to praise for meals being planned around individual needs. Several reviewers also call out recurring treats and food-related spots, such as an ice cream stand and ice cream socials, as part of everyday life. A review also notes the cleanliness of the cafeteria, reinforcing that dining spaces are kept well maintained.

  • A cozy restaurant interior with a nautical theme, featuring a small bar and tables set for dining.
  • A cozy dining area with a brick archway and wooden furniture.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 72 resident community capacity 72 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Norfolk International (9 miles away) Norfolk International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Virginia Beach, Virginia offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. Within close proximity, there are several physicians' offices, hospitals, pharmacies, cafes, restaurants, places of worship, parks, and theaters. The medical facilities nearby include obstetrics, family practice, pulmonary medicine, ear nose & throat specialists, and arthritis consultants. Additionally, there are multiple dining options such as Japanese buffet, Mediterranean cafe, seafood restaurant, and various coffee shops. For leisure activities and relaxation, there are parks like Kings Grant Park and Mount Trashmore Park within a short driving distance. The area also features entertainment options with movie theaters such as AMC Lynnhaven 18 nearby. With its convenient location and abundance of amenities catering to different needs and interests, this part of Virginia Beach may be an ideal choice for seniors seeking a vibrant community with easy access to essential services and recreational opportunities.

Physicians

  • Virginia Beach Obstetrics (0.3 miles)
  • Family Practice Center (0.3 miles)
  • Virginia Beach Family Practice (0.4 miles)
  • Pulmonary Medicine of Virginia Beach (0.4 miles)
  • Coastal Ear Nose & Throat (0.5 miles)
  • Arthritis Consultants of Tidewater (0.6 miles)
  • First Colonial Eye Center (0.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center (0.5 miles)
  • Sentara Health Care (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Rick's Cafe (1.7 miles)
  • The Green Cat (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Bad Ass Coffee (3.1 miles)
  • Kahiau's Bakery & Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Yukai Japanese Buffet (1.1 miles)
  • Wasserhund Brewing Company (1.1 miles)
  • Baladi Mediterranean Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Captain Georges Seafood Restaurant (1.1 miles)
  • No Frill Bar And Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Taste Unlimited (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Spring Branch Community Church (1.4 miles)
  • Virginia Beach Community Chapel (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Broad Bay Estates Park (2.3 miles)
  • Kings Grant Park (3.9 miles)
  • Mount Trashmore Park (5.6 miles)
  • Red Wing Park (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Lynnhaven 18 (4 miles)
  • Regal Entertainment Group (5.6 miles)

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