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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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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Fairfax City County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax City County is $7,003 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include George Mason, VA with an average of $7,146 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fairfax City County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Fairfax City County, VA
$7,003/mo
$7,337/mo

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

Fairfax City County, VA
$7,003/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,003/mo
$8,091/mo

Assisted living costs in Fairfax City County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,002/mo
Studio
$5,349/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,122/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.
Assisted Living$7,003/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,091/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,172/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax City County, VA:$7,003/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax City County, VA:$8,091/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax City County, VA:$4,172/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfax City 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 Fairfax City County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfax City County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfax City 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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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.

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.

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 assisted living 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 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

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 assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax City County assisted living 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 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 Fairfax City County 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
53.8%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.1%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.4%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.9%
46%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax City 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 Fairfax City County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax City County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.5%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.4%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax City 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 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
37.7%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.4%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax City 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 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
39.3%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax City 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 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
49.6%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
32%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfax City 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 Fairfax City County protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living 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 assisted living facilities near Fairfax City County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 52 assisted living facilities near Fairfax City County, Virginia. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 63% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 63% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 61% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 52% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 59% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 64% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 63% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, Filipino, Arabic, American Sign Language, Farsi, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Armenian, Japanese, Polish, Mandarin, Romanian, Norwegian, Dutch, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Croatian 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 assisted living 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 assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 63% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 63% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 61% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 52% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 59% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 64% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 63% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, Filipino, Arabic, American Sign Language, Farsi, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Armenian, Japanese, Polish, Mandarin, Romanian, Norwegian, Dutch, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Croatian 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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