About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alexandria, VA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Alexandria offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alexandria is about $6,934 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 68 communities, read 1082 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Washington and Bowie.

Alexandria Memory Care Facilities | 1082 Reviews

Showing 58 communities
Last Updated: 11/8/24
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
5 star
72%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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...
Photo of NCBA Estates
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Vinson Hall
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of Johnson Towers
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Spectrum Care and Svc Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Alexandria, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alexandria is $6,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dumfries, VA with an average of $6,543 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alexandria, VA vs. nearby cities

Alexandria, VA
$6,934/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alexandria, VA vs. the state and national average

Alexandria, VA
$6,934/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alexandria vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,934/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alexandria, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,273/mo
Studio
$7,154/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,791/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,403/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Alexandria over time

Alexandria, VAVA stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Alexandria

Recent reviews for memory care in Alexandria

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 ...
Read more

Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
Read more

Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons in Woodbridge, VA

4.5
We chose HarborChase of Prince William Commons because they gave us a deal on the price and they provided my mom transportation to and from her dialysis procedures. My mom is in a private room here. The location of the facility is really easy to get to, very accessible for the area. I would ...
Read more

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the staff's dedication and kindness towards residents. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale, the team's caring attitude and professionalism are commended, especially in handling residents' needs with patience and understanding. Families also h ...
Read more
Thoughtful activities for residents. Residents at various communities enjoy a range of engaging activities that cater to their interests. Sunrise in Chevy Chase offers movie nights and museum outings, while Arden Courts in Kensington hosts parties and has a lovely gazebo for residents to enjoy. Activities play an essential role in ...
Read more
Communication and family involvement. Strong communication between staff and families is a common theme in the reviews. Sunrise of Chevy Chase keeps families informed with regular updates on their loved ones, while the staff at Arden Courts in Kensington encourages family involvement and maintains an open-door policy. This transpare ...
Read more
High-quality care in memory care units. Families express appreciation for the exceptional care provided to their loved ones in memory care units. At Sunrise of Arlington and Mount Vernon, staff members undergo comprehensive training, ensuring they can cater to the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. The nurturing ...
Read more
Beautiful and clean facilities. Community residents often remark on the cleanliness and attractiveness of their living spaces. Sunrise of Hunter Mill takes pride in its well-kept facility, while Arden Courts in Annandale boasts a lovely gazebo and spacious courtyards. The appealing environment contributes to residents' overall ...
Read more
Proactive approach to residents' needs. Staff members at various senior living communities go above and beyond to meet the needs of their residents. Sunrise of Vienna quickly addressed an issue with a resident's move-in process, and Arden Courts in Kensington took steps to understand residents' quirks and draw them out into activities ...
Read more
AI generated from the text of family reviews

Alexandria review score based on 210 family reviews

8.2
Review score53 facilities210 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 210 reviews of 53 Alexandria memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alexandria review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Alexandria review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Alexandria, VA53 facilities
8.4
8.3
Kingstowne, VA45 facilities

Review subcategories for Alexandria memory care

When memory care 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 210 reviews of 53 Alexandria memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alexandria resident and family memory care 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.
Alexandria, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Alexandria memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alexandria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
72.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alexandria memory care

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 Alexandria Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.2%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
26.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexandria memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexandria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.2%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Alexandria memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexandria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.9%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alexandria memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alexandria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexandria, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.4%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.5%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 68 memory care facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Alexandria, Virginia are Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 68 memory care facilities near you in Alexandria, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alexandria, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alexandria, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Alexandria, Virginia ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Alexandria, Virginia is $6,934. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Alexandria, Virginia typically starts at $100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top