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Memory care in Charlottesville, VA

11 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
11
in Charlottesville
Adults 65+
6,118
Census estimate for Charlottesville
Within 25 miles
13
of the center of Charlottesville
Memory CareAssisted Living 13Independent Living 1Home Care 3Nursing Homes 8Senior Apartments 5
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The Colonnades

2 of 5· Below average
100 Colonnades Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Beds34
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties1 fine
(434) 963-4185
1.4 mi from city center
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Source: Virginia DSS, Licensed Assisted Living Facility search, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Charlottesville (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Charlottesville

Counting neighboring towns, there are 13 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Charlottesville, 2 more than in Charlottesville itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Charlottesville

See all 13 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Charlottesville at a glance

Our directory lists 11 memory care communities with an address in Charlottesville, based on Virginia DSS records. They are spread over 3 ZIP codes, with the largest group (6) in 22901.1

By ZIP code

  • 229016
  • 229114
  • 229031
Memory care communities in Charlottesville by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Virginia

In Virginia, the Virginia Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 11 memory care communities listed in Charlottesville, 11 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Virginia Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the Virginia long-term care ombudsman at (804) 565-16002.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Virginia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Virginia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Virginia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Virginia Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (804-786-0286).7
Medicare counseling
Virginia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-552-3402.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Charlottesville

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Albemarle County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Albemarle County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    434-996-2038

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Albemarle County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Virginia Adult Protective Services

    888-832-3858

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)8

    1-800-552-3402

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Virginia Department of Veterans Services7

    804-786-0286

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Virginia Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Virginia.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Charlottesville

How many memory care communities are in Charlottesville, VA?

WeFoundCare lists 11 memory care communities in Charlottesville, VA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Charlottesville there are 13.

Do memory care communities in Charlottesville have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 11 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Charlottesville ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

22901 (6), 22911 (4), 22903 (1). In all, 3 ZIP codes in Charlottesville have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Virginia?

The Virginia Department of Social Services licenses memory care in Virginia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Charlottesville?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Albemarle County, call 434-996-2038. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Virginia Adult Protective Services at 888-832-3858.

Are there memory care communities near Charlottesville?

Nearby cities with listings include Crozet (2, 11.7 mi), Stanardsville (1, 18.3 mi), Waynesboro (1, 22.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Charlottesville

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Virginia DSS (Licensed Assisted Living Facility search), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Charlottesville (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Charlottesville (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs: Licensed Assisted Living Facility search. dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.