Does Memory Care allow pets?

Yes! Experience Senior Living is extremely pet-friendly within all our levels of care. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Neurology, having a pet is linked to decreased stress and lower blood pressure, which contributes to a sharper memory. Having a pet is also linked to a higher level of physical activity. Even if you don't have a pet of your own, plenty of our communities have animal therapy for residents.

What should I look for when choosing a Memory Care community?

When looking at different senior living communities, you will want to understand what levels of care the community provides. Also, what level of training the staff receives is important to know before moving into a memory care community. Other questions to ask about are the types of rooms available, the level of personal assistance residence can expect, food and allergy accommodation, if the senior living community is pet friendly, and more.

What's the difference between Memory Care and Assisted Living?

Memory care communities tend to have a smaller neighborhood with higher care partner to resident ratio in a secured environment. Some memory care residents may need more help with daily life when compared to a resident in assisted living. Although memory care communities tend to those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, we believe that residents should experience the same high standards no matter where their apartment is located in the building. We focus on providing high quality resident experiences in dining, social opportunities, and care.

Memory Care in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Personalized Memory Care, Built Around Who You Are

Everyone’s journey with memory loss is different. At Sancerre Atlee Station, our responsive care team works in real time to understand each resident’s preferences and abilities, building an approach to care that reflects the whole person.

Our goal is to honor every resident who becomes part of our community. We generate real opportunities for social engagement and connection, through planned programs and spontaneous moments, so each day holds something meaningful.

A Neighborhood Designed for Comfort and Connection

The Memory Care neighborhood at Sancerre Atlee Station is a smaller, secured setting designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s-related, vascular, or other forms of dementia. The physical environment matters in Memory Care, and ours was planned with that in mind.

Natural light fills the common spaces. Outdoor areas are accessible and safe. Gathering spaces accommodate small and large groups, so residents have options for how they want to spend time with others. The familiar rhythm of daily life provides the structure and warmth that help ease anxiety and build a genuine sense of belonging.

Our farmhouse-modern building reflects the character of the neighborhood it calls home, and that connection to place carries through into daily life. Residents and families become part of a community with deep local roots and a genuine investment in each person’s well-being.

Care That Recognizes the Whole Person

Sancerre Atlee Station’s Memory Care program is staffed by a trained team whose work is guided by a guiding principle: recognize what each resident can do, and support them there. Cognitive challenges affect daily life in different ways for different people, and we adapt our approach accordingly.

Our care partners maintain a higher ratio to residents than in Assisted Living, allowing for more individualized support throughout the day and night. The team is trained in dementia care best practices and works with families to stay aligned on each resident’s history and evolving needs.

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Services available to Memory Care residents include:

24-hour on-site clinical staff and secured building
Individualized care plans developed with residents and families
Assistance with daily activities including bathing, dressing, and grooming
Medication management
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
All-day dining with chef-prepared meals
Daily programming designed for cognitive engagement and social connection
Housekeeping and laundry service
Salon services
Nurse call system throughout the neighborhood
Concierge services
Pet-friendly environment

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Programming With Purpose

Memory Care programming at Sancerre Atlee Station is designed to meet residents where they are and create opportunities for engagement. Activities draw on residents’ abilities and personal histories, offering ways to connect, create, and participate that feel purposeful and personal.

The art room, garden spaces, bocce ball court, and library all serve Memory Care residents alongside the rest of the community. The theater room and daily activity programming offer structured engagement throughout each day. And because spontaneous moments matter just as much as planned ones, our care partners are present and attentive to what a resident might need or want at any given moment.

Family involvement is welcome and encouraged. Our team engages in regular communication with family members and provides support resources for those who are navigating the emotional complexity of a loved one’s cognitive changes.

Healthcare Close to Home

Sancerre Atlee Station’s location in Mechanicsville puts Memory Care residents close to some of the region’s strongest medical resources. Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center is just over 2 miles away and is recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals. Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation is steps away from Bon Secours, with more than a century of experience in rehabilitation services.

For families, knowing that hospital-level care is minutes away adds a meaningful layer of confidence to the decision to choose Sancerre Atlee Station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Memory Care

Our Memory Care program is designed to serve individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s-related dementia, vascular dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline. Our team works with each resident and their family to understand the specifics of their diagnosis and tailor care accordingly. If you’re unsure whether Memory Care is the right fit, our Leasing Counselors can walk through your situation and help you think it through.

Memory Care is a smaller, secured neighborhood within our community with a higher care partner-to-resident ratio and programming designed for individuals living with dementia. Assisted Living supports residents who need help with certain daily tasks but do not require the level of specialized oversight that Memory Care provides. Our team is happy to help you determine which level of care is the right fit.

Days in Memory Care at Sancerre Atlee Station are built around consistent rhythm and meaningful engagement. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals in the dining room, participate in daily programming that may include art, music, movement, gardening, or conversation, and have access to outdoor spaces and the community’s common areas. Care partners are present throughout the day and night, and each day is guided in part by individual residents’ preferences and energy.

Family involvement is central to our approach. Our team maintains regular communication with family members, provides updates as care needs evolve, and welcomes families as active participants in care planning. We also offer support resources for families who are navigating the emotional aspects of a loved one’s cognitive changes.

Yes. Sancerre Atlee Station is a proudly pet-friendly community across all levels of care. Research from the American Academy of Neurology has linked pet ownership to lower stress, reduced blood pressure, and higher levels of physical activity, all of which support cognitive health. Even residents without their own pets benefit from our animal therapy programming.

Memory Care studio apartments at Sancerre Atlee Station range from 321 to 376 square feet. Contact our team for current availability, pricing, and a full floor plan overview.

Several hotel options are located close to Sancerre Atlee Station in Mechanicsville, including:

Hampton Inn Mechanicsville/Richmond – approximately 5 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond/Mechanicsville – approximately 15 miles away
Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond/Mechanicsville – approximately 15 miles away

Memory Care in Mechanicsville, Virginia: Every Day, Something Meaningful

Memory Care at Sancerre Atlee Station is built around the belief that each person’s story deserves to keep unfolding, whatever form that takes. Our responsive team, purposeful programming, and warm environment work together to give residents opportunities for connection, dignity, and engagement every day.

Sancerre Atlee Station is located at 9495 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, just minutes from downtown Richmond.

Call our team today at (804) 789-4235 or fill out the form below to learn more about Memory Care availability, pricing, and floor plan options, and to schedule your personal tour.

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