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10 Best Nursing Homes in Newington Forest, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest, VA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Newington Forest or another care type is right for you. Browse 43 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Newington Forest.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Potomac Heights and The Palisades.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hickory Grove, Beantown and St. Charles.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Newington Forest, VA

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They have improved immensely from the last regime was so awful, but we got hope and prayers Going Out to them., improvements have already gone in place, but they've only been here a couple of months. We feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
An Outstanding LocationLocated next to Cameron Station and just minutes from historic Old Town, Brandywine Living at Alexandria provides a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love.This 116-suite,...
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It's a pleasant (for the most part), small residence with some very caring and attentive staff members; however, the activities are quite limited and don't appeal to all the residents, especially my mother....
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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.
The choice to commit to an assisted living facility for a loved one’s care can be a verystressful decision. This decision is more difficult during a pandemic such as COVID-19.Evermore Senior Living provides an upscalequality lifestyle in the comfort of a singlestory home. As a Residential...
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We chose Sunrise at George Mason because of the proximity from my house, it was close so we could visit frequently. The staff were also very friendly and I talked to a couple of people who gave it high...
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.
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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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.
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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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 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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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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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...
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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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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Newington Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Newington Forest is $6,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dumfries, VA with an average of $6,412 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Newington Forest, VA vs. nearby cities

Newington Forest, VA
$6,944/mo
$6,921/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Newington Forest, VA vs. the state and national average

Newington Forest, VA
$6,944/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Newington Forest vs. other types of senior living

$6,986/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,944/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Newington Forest, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,158/mo
Studio
$6,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,793/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Newington Forest over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Newington Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Newington Forest

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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.

Newington Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newington Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newington Forest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newington Forest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newington Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newington Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
56.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newington Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
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Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Newington Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Newington Forest, Virginia. See the full list.

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