The Heritage Inn Charlottesville is an assisted living and memory care community located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This facility primarily provides specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, with additional assisted living services available. Residents benefit from an environment tailored to those experiencing memory loss, and the property is designed specifically to support cognitive needs. The Heritage Inn also offers a range of amenities that include restaurant-style dining, a barber and beauty salon, and scheduled activities, fostering a comfortable and engaging setting for its residents.
For residents requiring memory care, The Heritage Inn Charlottesville provides a memory care-only environment, placing an emphasis on safety and security within a secured community. The facility is equipped to offer incontinence care and ambulatory care, ensuring residents with varying mobility or toileting needs receive appropriate attention and assistance. For those with diabetes, staff provide relevant diabetes care, including medication management and monitoring as prescribed. Medication management is available for residents needing support with prescription administration or changes. The community’s care approach includes English-speaking support. Full assistance is provided with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those who require help with activities of daily living.
Residents can make use of transportation services offered by the facility at cost. This transportation is available for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, supporting residents with doctor visits or enabling participation in external recreational activities.
Resident and family feedback frequently notes a high level of care and professionalism from staff, who are often described by families as dedicated and attentive. The facility has been praised for its clean environment, responsiveness to resident needs—including dietary and medication changes—and the creation of a home-like atmosphere. Communication and a sense of community are generally highlighted as positive factors, though some family members have raised concerns about occasional difficulties with phone communication, organizational issues, and security within resident rooms. A small portion of reviews mention more serious concerns regarding care quality. Overall, the majority of reviews underscore a strong commitment to resident wellbeing, while suggesting that consistent communication remains an area for ongoing improvement. As of June 2024, there are no major reported recent changes at The Heritage Inn Charlottesville.
Costs at this community start at $3,585 and range up to $8,950. The average price in the community is $5,648, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,987. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.