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Provides: Assisted 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.
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I like the care that my father is getting from this caring community. It is nice to see him have personal items in his own room from his past. We have been happy with the meals that we have shared. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Thetford House is a residential assisted living home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood in Fairfax County. Thetford House has been in operation since 1999, and continues to employ many of the same staff who were there the day it opened. With a staff to resident ratio of one to four, Thetford...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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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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My loved one has really enjoyed her stay at this community, the staff have all been excellent at providing great around the clock care to my loved one. My mother really is enjoying her dinning experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tysons Woods is a highly celebrated assisted living facility located in beautiful downtown Vienna, Virginia. The home is nestled in a cozy little suburban area, just a short distance away from a large shopping center and the downtown historic part of the city. The home prides itself in offering...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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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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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I've been very pleased with the service they've provided here. Mom seems so much happier since moving here, whenever I visit her she is always smiling! The staff here are experienced and professional, and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We know how difficult a decision it is to entrust your loved one to an assisted living home, rest assured that taking care of your loved one is our number one concern.  We provide a safe, caring, loving, and nurturing environment for our residents.  We are waiting to welcome...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Arlington County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Arlington County is $5,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $5,731 per month.

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Arlington County, VA
$5,729/mo

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Arlington County, VA
$5,729/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,729/mo
$6,873/mo

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Private
$5,661/mo
Studio
$7,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,693/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,204/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Arlington 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: Arlington County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArlington County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,729/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,873/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,728/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Arlington County, VA:$5,729/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Arlington County, VA:$6,873/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Arlington County, VA:$4,728/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlington County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Arlington County, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Arlington County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Arlington County, VA$6,814/mo$6,824/mo-0.2%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Arlington County, VA
2024 average cost:$6,814/mo
2023 average cost:$6,824/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Arlington County, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Arlington County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Arlington County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Arlington County

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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English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Prince of Peace IV in Cheltenham, MD

5.0
I would recommend Prince of Peace IV to others. It feels like home and the environment is pleasing and clean. The move in process was very simple. I rate the care very high, as they notice any small changes in my mother's health and alert me immediately.

Arlington County review score based on 332 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 332 reviews of 88 Arlington County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Arlington County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Arlington County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Arlington County, VA88 facilities
8.7
8.7
Falls Church, VA104 facilities

Review subcategories for Arlington County assisted living

When assisted living 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 332 reviews of 88 Arlington County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Arlington County resident and family assisted living 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.
Arlington County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Arlington County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington 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 Arlington County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Arlington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Arlington County assisted living

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 Arlington County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arlington County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Arlington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Arlington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Arlington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Arlington County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Arlington County protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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