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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 13 families in Staunton access the VA benefits they've earned.
Memory Care in Staunton by the Numbers
Staunton Memory Care Communities We Work With
This Staunton community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Staunton
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Staunton.
Staunton Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in Virginia costs about $7,125 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Staunton-only figure is published. Get each Staunton community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. Before applying, review VA’s income and asset rules so the memory care bill is counted the right way.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia memory care | $7,125 | $3,280 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Virginia assisted living | $6,945 | $3,100 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Staunton
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Staunton veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Staunton and the Need for Memory Care
Staunton is home to about 1,741 veterans, 778 of them 65 or older. Across Staunton city the count is 1,741, with 778 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Staunton Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
This Staunton partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Staff training
Ask Staunton communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Staunton staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Staunton community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Staunton
Other Virginia memory care pages within driving distance of Staunton.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Staunton Memory Care Questions
Can a Staunton veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Staunton who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Staunton?
About $7,125 a month is typical across Virginia. Ask each Staunton community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Staunton?
Just one, in Staunton, plus 52 across Virginia.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Staunton?
No. Staunton families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Staunton Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Staunton? See Memory Care in Virginia or the national guide.
