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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairfax City County, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fairfax City County, A Place for Mom can help. With 38 memory care facilities in Fairfax City County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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The staff, the residents, and the price is why I chose them. I would recommend it. It isn't perfect there are changes that could be made.
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.
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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We chose Sunrise at George Mason because of the proximity from my house, it was close so we could visit frequently. The staff were also very friendly and I talked to a couple of people who gave it high...
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.
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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I'm late in writing this review but I drove by the other day. My mom spent a short fee months here when my dad had a heart attack. It was during covd which was annoying but place is great and very...
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.
This community, located in Annandale, VA, serves seniors and their families in and around the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. Brightview Woodburn features residential apartments and offers personalized care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living.Brightview...
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Heatherwood is has been a wonderful experience for my father. He's very happy there. He really likes the staff, outings and the activities. The staff is attentive, listens, treats residents with respect and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Experience Senior Care at HeatherwoodNestled in a charming residential setting in Burke, Virginia, Heatherwood stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, premier retirement community, and...
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Staff are very good. They get to know your family member and help acclimate them to the facility. Try to keep them involved and active.
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.
Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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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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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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 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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 the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Fairfax City County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax City County is $8,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include George Mason, VA with an average of $8,467 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairfax City County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Fairfax City County, VA
$8,091/mo
$9,736/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfax City County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Fairfax City County, VA
$8,091/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfax City County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,091/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfax City County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,725/mo
Studio
$8,170/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,984/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfax City County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairfax City County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax City County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$8,091/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$7,003/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,172/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax City County, VA:$8,091/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax City County, VA:$7,003/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax City County, VA:$4,172/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Fairfax City County

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairfax City County

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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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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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Fairfax City County review score based on 76 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 5 Fairfax City County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfax City County 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

Fairfax City County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Fairfax City County, VA5 facilities
8.6
Fairfax, VA333 facilities
8.6
George Mason, VA333 facilities

Fairfax City County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax City County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax City County, 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 Fairfax City County 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 Fairfax City County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfax City County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.2%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.2%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.5%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
65.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax City County 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 Fairfax City County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax City County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.8%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.8%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax City County 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 Fairfax City County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax City County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.6%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.3%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax City County 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 Fairfax City County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax City County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.2%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
35.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax City County 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 Fairfax City County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax City County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.7%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairfax City County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fairfax City County protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Virginian, Sunrise Braddock Glen and The Gardens at Fair Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairfax City County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 38 memory care facilities near Fairfax City County, Virginia. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 45% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 45% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 41% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 51% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 51% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 65% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 55% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, Filipino, Arabic, German, Farsi, Korean, Italian, American Sign Language, Russian, Armenian, Portuguese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Romanian, Mandarin, Dutch, Norwegian, and Polish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: The Virginian, Sunrise Braddock Glen, and The Gardens at Fair Oaks 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Sunrise Braddock Glen, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Virginian, The Gardens at Fair Oaks, and Elance at West End 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Virginian, Sunrise Braddock Glen, and The Gardens at Fair Oaks
The best memory care facilities near you in Fairfax City County, Virginia are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 38 memory care facilities near you in Fairfax City County, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairfax City County, 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 Fairfax City County, 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 Fairfax City County, Virginia ranges from $$3,904 to $$9,600. The average Memory Care cost in Fairfax City County, Virginia is $8,091. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairfax City County, Virginia typically starts at $$3,904. 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.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 45% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 45% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 41% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 51% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 51% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 65% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 55% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, Filipino, Arabic, German, Farsi, Korean, Italian, American Sign Language, Russian, Armenian, Portuguese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Romanian, Mandarin, Dutch, Norwegian, and Polish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: The Virginian, Sunrise Braddock Glen, and The Gardens at Fair Oaks 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Sunrise Braddock Glen, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Virginian, The Gardens at Fair Oaks, and Elance at West End 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Virginian, Sunrise Braddock Glen, and The Gardens at Fair Oaks
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