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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Woodstock specializes in intensive assisted living and is dedicated to Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.  Royal Haven's team of trained caregivers provides quality services for each resident’s special needs 24 hours a day.
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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
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Excellent care, knowledge and professionalism is what I have experienced at this facility. Facility is very clean, staffs are friendly. Lots of activities
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.
At Springtime Home IV, senior citizens looking for assisted living in Mitchellville, MD will find the highest level of Alzheimer's care offered in the state. Families and friends of elderly persons also will receive all the resources they need to help them understand how the aging brain works. We...
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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We were looking into respite care for a loved one, and were having trouble finding somewhere that accepted stays shorter than a month. Aastoria II was able to accommodate us in this regard, and they did a...
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.
Aastoria II is located in Columbia, MD in Howard County. Our residential care home provides what you need each day in an area that is great to call home. Those who spend time in Columbia appreciate all that it has to offer. Residents and guests enjoy checking out Robinson Nature Center, Lake...
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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.
Friendship Assisted LivingFriendship Assisted Living is located in West Friendship, MD in Howard County. This residential care home is set in an area that is semi-rural and quiet. Those who spend time in West Friendship enjoy checking out Living Farm Heritage Museum and all of the other...
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The staff there are loving, caring, and completely committed to providing excellent care in every possible way. They want to make sure families are made aware of everything, and also feel that sense of love...
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.
Bowie Assisted Living, Inc is a senior care home located in the astonishing Bowie, Maryland, located in Prince George's County. Our community is on a home-like setting on a spacious landscaped setting that is suitable for seniors. Our group home setting is one of a state-of-the-art that gives a...
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My husband has been at CREATUS for a year on [date removed]. I wanted him to be nearby so I could easily visit, and in a personal & homelike setting so that he wouldn't be confused by a lot of staff turnover...
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.
CREATUS Adult Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Forestville, MD and in Prince Georges county. Forestville is just a short drive to the famous Potomac River and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offering an ease of...
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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.
At Anointing Hands Home Care (AHHC), we strive to provide care that supersedes! At AHHC, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of our residents. AHHC promotes good health and genuine care for all residents by striving to improve quality of life and pledging to offer exceptional...
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Cost of assisted living in Waterfall, VA

The average cost of senior living in Waterfall is $5,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Round Hill, VA with an average of $5,890 per month.

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

Waterfall, VA
$5,694/mo
$6,633/mo

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

Waterfall, VA
$5,694/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,694/mo
$6,363/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,963/mo
Private
$4,880/mo
Studio
$6,486/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,764/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,611/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Waterfall 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: Waterfall, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterfall, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,694/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,363/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,498/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Waterfall, VA:$5,694/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Waterfall, VA:$6,363/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Waterfall, VA:$5,498/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waterfall, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waterfall 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
Waterfall, VA$6,575/mo$6,138/mo+7.1%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waterfall, VA
2024 average cost:$6,575/mo
2023 average cost:$6,138/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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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 Waterfall, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Waterfall

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterfall

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.

Waterfall review score based on 1,477 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1477 reviews of 335 Waterfall assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterfall 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

Waterfall review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Waterfall, VA335 facilities
8.2
Haymarket, VA10 facilities
7.9
The Plains, VA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterfall 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 1,477 reviews of 335 Waterfall assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterfall 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
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Waterfall assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterfall assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterfall, 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 Waterfall 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 Waterfall that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterfall, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waterfall 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 Waterfall Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterfall, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterfall 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 Waterfall partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterfall, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterfall 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 Waterfall communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterfall, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterfall 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 Waterfall offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterfall, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterfall

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 Waterfall protect seniors.
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Magnolia House Assisted Living, Chevy Chase House and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waterfall, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 393 assisted living facilities near Waterfall, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Waterfall, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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