Best Memory Care in Charlottesville, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 memory care providers in Charlottesville, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in VA
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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
MC
AL
RC
Charlottesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 102
Rank #199 / 276
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 46
Rank #1 / 301
Denise Colbert
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #95 / 222
11
27%
Facility 27%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #30 / 255
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #18 / 208
0.3
Facility 0.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #17 / 208
The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
MC
AL
RC
Charlottesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 102
Rank #199 / 276
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 46
Rank #1 / 301
Denise Colbert-15
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #19 / 255
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other VA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Charlottesville. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Charlottesville, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while residents maintain their own apartments. Memory care provides specialized support for residents with memory loss in a supervised setting, while respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because changing care levels does not require leaving the community. The Heritage Inn has 72 beds, and Denise Colbert serves as administrator.

Individual service plans and ongoing case management organize care around each resident’s needs. Therapeutic, recreational, and social activities give residents structured options for exercise, leisure, and interaction. A Walk Score of 99 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
The Heritage Inn is an assisted living and memory care community located in Charlottesville, Virginia. It offers personalized care in a warm, home-like environment, focusing on the unique needs of residents, especially those with memory loss. The facility provides an all-inclusive pricing model that covers various services to ensure peace of mind for families.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Charlottesville at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 99/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Charlottesville, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Charlottesville, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Charlottesville, VA

What is the average cost of memory care in Charlottesville, VA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Charlottesville, VA is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Charlottesville, VA?

Memory care in Charlottesville, VA typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Charlottesville, VA?

Memory care communities in Charlottesville, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover memory care?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 memory care communities in Charlottesville, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.