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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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The community is willing to accommodate with dietary restrictions. There were always some type of activities going on for the residents to choose from. [name removed] was very empathetic, helpful,...
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.
Located within a mile of Old Town Alexandria just off of King Street, Silverado Alexandria is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community dedicated to enriching life for the memory impaired.Many families shared the peace of mind they experienced when they finally...
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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
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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.
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...
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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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Both my mother-in-law and then my own mother have lived here and enjoyed personal full-time care in a home environment. Three quality meals are cooked in the kitchen next to the residents' living room every...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Home Elder Care is a residential care home located in the historic Fairfax, VA. Time travel in the city's guided walking tour hosted by the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Collect a souvenir or two at the gift shop to commemorate your travels, and showcase it to family and friends while...
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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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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.
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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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Unfortunately my loved one was only here very briefly before her care needs increased to the point where she needed a skilled nursing facility, but overall I thought they did a good job for the level of care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Labier Assisted Living  has two small (8 residents) homes in  quiet residential neighborhoods. Specializing in taking care of people who have memory impairments, Labier Assisted Living  provides continuity of care by staff who have been employed for over 6 years and...
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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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely 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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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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 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
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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.
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, 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 assisted living in Merrifield, VA

The average cost of senior living in Merrifield is $5,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $5,731 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merrifield, VA, vs. nearby cities

Merrifield, VA
$5,996/mo
$5,994/mo

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

Merrifield, VA
$5,996/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrifield, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,996/mo
$6,957/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrifield, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,137/mo
Studio
$5,679/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,375/mo

Senior living costs in Merrifield 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: Merrifield, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrifield, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,996/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,957/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,767/mo$4,385/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Merrifield, VA:$5,996/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Merrifield, VA:$6,957/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merrifield, VA:$4,767/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merrifield, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrifield 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 Merrifield, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merrifield 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merrifield, VA$7,036/mo$6,855/mo+2.6%
Virginia$5,807/mo$5,288/mo+9.8%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Merrifield, VA
2024 average cost:$7,036/mo
2023 average cost:$6,855/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,807/mo
2023 average cost:$5,288/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrifield, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Merrifield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrifield

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.

Merrifield review score based on 317 family reviews

8.7
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The Merrifield 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

Merrifield review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Merrifield, VA64 facilities
8.6
Vienna, VA86 facilities
8.7
Long Branch, VA77 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrifield 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 317 reviews of 64 Merrifield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrifield 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Merrifield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrifield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield 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 Merrifield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
81.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merrifield 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 Merrifield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrifield 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 Merrifield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
64.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrifield 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 Merrifield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrifield 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 Merrifield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrifield, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
46.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrifield

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 Merrifield protect seniors.
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The Virginian, Sunrise of Fairfax and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrifield, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near Merrifield, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merrifield, 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.
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