Memory Care Communities in James City, Virginia

Memory Care costs in James City start around $4,939 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in James City and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

James City, Virginia, is a suburb of Williamsburg, where 14.6 percent of the 15,000 residents are aged 65 or over and most at risk for diseases, such as Alzheimer's and dementia. The Alzheimer's Assocation estimates that there are 140,000 people in the state living with these memory impairments, and that figure is only expected to rise in the next few years. To accommodate this part of the population and provide the services they need, there are nine memory care facilities in the area around James City. These facilities are all monitored and licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services as a subset of assisted living communities. 

• James City has no/few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Williamsburg.
• The cost of living in James City and the surrounding area is about 8 percent higher than the rest of the state and 16 percent higher than the national average. Health care and housing costs are especially high, which could impact the cost of memory care and be a concern for seniors with fixed incomes.
• The James City area is considered relatively safe when compared to both the state and national average crime rates. Property crime is approximately half that of the rest of the nation, and violent crime happens even less, coming in at almost 60 percent less than the national average. This makes James City a very safe choice for seniors looking for memory care.
• Both the pollution index and the air quality in James City are better than the rest of the nation on average, making it a good choice for seniors who deal with respiratory issues, such as COPD.