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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Jefferson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Jefferson, VA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock 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.
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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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Such an amazing place to place your loved one! The care there is by far the best quality of skilled nursing care. With 7 day a week provider coverage, expert nursing leadership, and outstanding first class...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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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.
Ruxton Health of Alexandria is a 111 bed skilled nursing facility located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 900 Virginia Avenue. We provide excellent care for individuals who are in need of Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy Services, Long-Term and Respite Care. We provide care with...
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson, VA

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $6,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $6,857 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, VA, vs. nearby cities

Jefferson, VA
$6,875/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, VA, vs. state and national averages

Jefferson, VA
$6,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,887/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,875/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, VA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Jefferson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jefferson, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,875/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,869/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,887/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,708/mo$4,385/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Jefferson, VA:$6,875/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, VA:$5,869/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, VA:$6,887/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, VA:$4,708/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Jefferson, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Jefferson 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
Jefferson, VA$7,286/mo$6,957/mo+4.7%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,533/mo+8.9%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Jefferson, VA
2024 average cost:$7,286/mo
2023 average cost:$6,957/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,024/mo
2023 average cost:$5,533/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson

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.

Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson nursing homes

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 Jefferson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.5%
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Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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