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Alzheimer’s care in Dahlgren incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dahlgren memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dahlgren, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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My mother is very happy there. The only downside so far is that because of the elevator being out of service she is having to find another place to stay for those days. She has limited mobility. She is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Chancellor's Village has been a part of Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1991. We have over 85 years of combined senior experience. We are located on 15 acre wooded campus, between Washington, DC & Richmond, VA. Chancellor's Village offers both independent and assisted living to suit your...
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It's taken some time for my loved one to settle in but Heritage Village has been wonderful. Definitely gives the feel of an upscale hotel but with very caring staff and a supportive environment that we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heritage Village in Gainesville, VA, a well-established and bustling senior living community since 2016, is more than just a place to live. It's a family-oriented community that fosters a sense of belonging and independence among its residents. Our team, dedicated to providing customized care,...
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Staff is very good, food is good, and living quarters are very nice and clean. Everyone is always willing to help. You have to be careful on what services you get, because the services have independent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I am always warm enough almost every person is nice to me. I enjoyed several new friends. I enjoy the protestant religious service.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Paramount Senior Living at Manassas is a premiere assisted living community in Manassas, Virginia. Our campus, which is set on six acres, is just a short drive from Washington D.C. and near downtown Manassas, a local shopping mall and an abundance of restaurants. Manassas is a quiet and peaceful...
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This facility feels like home and the people that work here treat the residents like their own family. They genuinely care and are adaptable to each individual’s needs. They’re very responsive to questions...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independence Court of Hyattsville is an elegant assisted living home that is available to residents who are looking for a peaceful place to live. This community offers its residents access to the historic city of Hyattsville, MD. Guests of the residents of this community will find that they have...
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My wife was diagnosed with dementia in [date removed]. I kept her home as long as I could but after time it became evident that I couldn’t provide the care she needed. I toured different communities and...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania is the only memory-care dedicated assisted living community in Spotsylvania County designed and built exclusively for residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy-Body and other related dementias. While other assisted living...
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All categories get a 5 except for #6 food. That would be 3-4 based on what my cousin has said about it. Overall, Malta House has been an excellent choice for her. This is a small community and the staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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For several months, we heard from the individual we were entrusted to care for about her feelings of isolation. Despite best efforts to provide home care in her condo, she shut herself away, rarely leaving...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes...
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The facility is very nice for the price range, most of the staff is quite good and a few are wonderful. But there are some that I wish weren't there. They were adequate, but not careful and caring and kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For over 20 years, Tall Oaks At Reston has provided exceptional assisted living services to residents of the Northern Virginia area. Our staff's longevity and reputation is unsurpassed, bringing peace of mind to both residents and their families. The goal of Tall Oaks At Reston has always been to...
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I think for the cost at least 2 meals should be supplied. My mom sometimes complains about the quality of the food. Yes, I would recommend the facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Bowie
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The caregivers at Charter Senior Living are excellent but the time to get substantive responses from administration can be too lengthy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Charter Senior Living of Bowie, our beautiful, home-like setting, conveniently located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington D.C., with easy access from major freeways and nestled in front of a golf course, you find private studio suites, single floor living areas, beautiful...
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Photo of Sunrise of Bluemont Park
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Service very good staff friendly clean I am happy with service special management and all staff I told all my friends about that place some will consider to visits caring about my friends I like nurse she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...
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My dad lived at Viva Senior living. He loved it there. He made friends and the staff were like family. The care and love we received as the family when my dad passed was so heart warming. I highly recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Commonwealth Senior Living at StaffordSenior Living in Stafford, VAAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These arethe words that inspire us to provide the highest quality of service to you and your family.Located in Stafford, VA, we’re tucked away in...
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The level of care has been superb and the staff is very friendly and caring. That's important because quality of care and Dad having a general feeling of SAFETY were a concern at the prior community [name...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Experience the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens!Our community is located in the heart of Lee's Hill with access to shops, entertainment, and several medical services just down the street. As an assisted living community, we offer services for seniors around the clock, all within one...
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Staff was great!!Would definitely recommend it. {named removed} son had a stroke last fall which affected his swallowing so he has been on a feeding tube. The tube was removed at the beginning of July. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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What our family likes the most about Sunrise of Bethesda community is the smaller number of residents which allows more personalized attention. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Sunrise of Bethesda, located northwest of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, our residents receive the highest level of care inside our community while enjoying access to some of the nation's premiere hospitals, located just minutes away.Our beautiful community offers assisted living and...
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Due to its size (not too large and not too small), everyone knows everyone - including family members. They are always very friendly and will stop to talk. And my mother gets lots of visits and hugs. Of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My husband rebounded from 2-person assist to independence! It is expensive, but caring for a 2-person assist resident takes a lot of work.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My brother seems to be happy. The woman who took my brother on tour was very thorough. The nurse and the physical therapist were very good and on time. That was the main reason we chose Harmony at Falls...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at Falls RunIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Landing at Alexandria and the overall experience has been good so far. They transitioned to a new management company early on. There were some issues in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WELCOME TO THE LANDING, THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE.A vibrant, thriving community, The Landing in Alexandria, Virginia offers a range of possibilities as breathtaking as its panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Here, residents are in the heart of one of Northern Virginia’s...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge and the overall experience has been very good so far. It is a lovely brand new facility with friendly and helpful staff. I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is the perfect retirement community for vibrant living and an active lifestyle. It is a state of the art retirement community nestled in a tranquil wooded setting right next to the convenience of the Turquoise Nature Trail, Reston Town Center, and Reston Community...
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Overall experience is great, considering the circumstances. They do a good job with cleanliness. Almost all the staff is very kind and helpful. Most know her name on sight. I won't ruin the grade on a couple...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg is a premiere assisted living and memory care community located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Fredericksburg is located an hour south of Washington D.C., offering residents easy access to the world-famous landmarks of our nation's capital. Our residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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5 for all. They watch his medications very well. Nurse practitioner in often, blood work done on a schedule, well monitored, they never add extra charges. They are very caring and his medications are...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
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The Virginian has improved over time and recently completed a total remodel. It was a little rough living there during construction but is much improved as a total community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Virginian is full service retirement community located on 32 secluded and wooded acres in the heart of Fairfax, VA. and is managed by Life Care Services. A long driveway right off of Arlington Blvd. leads you away from the hustle and bustle of crowded Northern Virginia life to the five-floor...
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Cost of memory care in Dahlgren, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dahlgren is $6,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colonial Beach, VA with an average of $4,470 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dahlgren, VA vs. nearby cities

Dahlgren, VA
$6,666/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dahlgren, VA vs. the state and national average

Dahlgren, VA
$6,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dahlgren vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,666/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dahlgren, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,772/mo
Studio
$6,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,581/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dahlgren over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dahlgren

Recent reviews for memory care in Dahlgren

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Harpers Station Gainesville

4.9
I would and do highly recommend Harper's Station. Dad was very happy there. His and my only issue was phone service. It was constantly going down for hours to days at a time. Dad was one of the first residents there so it may have been resolved by now.

Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Dahlgren review score based on 912 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 912 reviews of 154 Dahlgren memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dahlgren review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dahlgren review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Dahlgren memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 912 reviews of 154 Dahlgren memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dahlgren resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dahlgren, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dahlgren memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dahlgren memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dahlgren, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dahlgren memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dahlgren that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dahlgren memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dahlgren Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dahlgren memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dahlgren partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dahlgren memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dahlgren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
58.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dahlgren memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dahlgren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dahlgren, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
69.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
50.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 182 memory care facilities near Dahlgren, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dahlgren, Virginia are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 182 memory care facilities near you in Dahlgren, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dahlgren, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dahlgren, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dahlgren, Virginia ranges from $84 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Dahlgren, Virginia is $6,666. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dahlgren, Virginia typically starts at $84. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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