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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in George Mason, VA
If your loved one needs memory care in George Mason, A Place for Mom can help. With 39 memory care facilities in George Mason, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in George Mason incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. George Mason memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in George Mason, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potomac Heights, Kent and Berkley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Washington and Ashburn.
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. Although I can say nothing bad about The Kensington 14K per month for any care facility in the US is too much. So I think I am more disappointed in the American care system than anything else. Absolutely...
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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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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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 would tell a friend it is a typical assisted living. The price is better than some in the area. There is language problems with some of the staff. There is frequent staff turnover and sometimes it is...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Spring HillAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Lorton, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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They do an absolutely wonderful job at Brightview Great Falls! My loved one has Parkinson's and dementia, and the staff here do a wonderful job taking care of him. The memory care staff are all specially...
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.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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
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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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...
Cost of memory care in George Mason, VA
The average cost of senior living in George Mason is $7,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $6,828 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in George Mason
Recent reviews for memory care in George Mason
Sunrise at Countryside in Sterling, VA
4.9
Everybody is very helpful and attentive to my needs. The staff come and check making sure I am okay. I haven't participated in activities yet since I'm still getting myself acclimated to my new environment. So far i am very happy and satisfied with my new place.
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
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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George Mason review score based on 250 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 36 George Mason memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The George Mason 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
George Mason review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for George Mason 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 250 reviews of 36 George Mason memory care communities. This chart helps you compare George Mason 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.George Mason, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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George Mason memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in George Mason memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in George Mason, 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 George Mason 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 George Mason that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in George Mason 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 George Mason Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
George Mason, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in George Mason 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 George Mason partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
69.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in George Mason 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 George Mason communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
63.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in George Mason 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 George Mason offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
72.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Falcons Landing and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated memory care facilities near George Mason, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 39 memory care facilities near George Mason, Virginia. See the full list.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in George Mason, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in George Mason, 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 George Mason, 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 George Mason, Virginia ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in George Mason, Virginia is $7,011. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in George Mason, Virginia typically starts at $100. 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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