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Memory care in Dale City 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 Dale City is about $7,161 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 325 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons
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8.7
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38 reviews
8.7
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Overall, the experience with the Arbor Terrace has been positive. We selected this location because of Bridges program and proximity to our house. The facilities are well maintained and staff is friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
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The staff is the main reason I chose this facility. I just really clicked with the nurses. I looked at a fancy facility that was about the same price, but there are a lot of amenities that my mom would never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Potomac Place—offering Hometown Senior Living for Over 35 Years! At Potomac Place, we provide quality assisted living care and compassionate memory care services. We also have some of the LARGEST apartments at the BEST VALUE in the area.Our welcoming community and experienced team members help...
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2121 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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31 reviews
9.2
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31 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the value for the money, administrative staff, and friendliness of residents. Yes, we would definitely recommend The Fairfax community to other families based on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Fairfax is a continuing care retirement community conveniently located near Fort Belvoir, VA and is the perfect option for individuals over the age of 55 looking to enjoy and active, fulfilling life with none of worries of home-ownership. Meals, housekeeping and maintenance are included in...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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63 reviews
9.0
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63 reviews
5 star
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Staff is wonderful. The place is small enough that they know all the residents and they know their families too! And genuinely seem to care about the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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2121 Photos available
Pricing promotion
8.9
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58 reviews
8.9
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58 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Staff below the directors were a mix of motivated to disengaged, but more than half seemed to genuinely care. Senior staff was very caring and acted quickly to the benefit of the people staying there. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located just south of Washington, D.C., Tribute at The Glen rests near the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. At home in the small suburb of Woodbridge, the community provides a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services. Experienced caregivers aim to build lasting...
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99 Photos available
2424 Floor plans available
8.5
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34 reviews
8.5
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34 reviews
5 star
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So far very pleased with overall experience and staff members. The food seems well prepared and varied. Room for my wife is pleasant and sufficient in size. Well cleaned every week.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Spring HillAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Lorton, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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8.0
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8.0
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The staff are very caring and patient. The administration could use some training on long term care insurance. The activities are numerous but could be tailored for all capabilities. The chef accommodates...
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.
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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I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving at English Meadows in Manassas. The caretakers are very loving , they know everyone by name and they know what each person likes. They do it all with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
English Meadows Manassas Campus harmonizes home, care, and comfort all in our inviting and warm campus setting. This isn’t just a place that’s easy on the eyes. It’s a place to experience life.
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
Photo of Lavender Hills Prince William Campus
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The new community will finally open in February 2023, which will have both Assisted Living and Memory Care. What stuck out to us here was the affordable Memory Care and the up grades (such as roll in...
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.
English Meadows Prince William Campus is an assisted living residence that provides quality carefree living for today's seniors. With a strong commitment to maintaining an enhanced quality of life, English Meadows Prince William Campus is designed with the needs and preferences of the independent...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dale City, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dale City is $7,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stafford Courthouse, VA with an average of $6,428 per month.

Memory care costs in Dale City, VA, vs. nearby cities

Dale City, VA
$7,161/mo
$7,070/mo

Memory care costs in Dale City, VA, vs. state and national averages

Dale City, VA
$7,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Dale City, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,161/mo

Memory care costs in Dale City, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,257/mo
Studio
$7,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,977/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,991/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,966/mo

Senior living costs in Dale City 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: Dale City, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDale City, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,161/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,500/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$5,507/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Dale City, VA:$7,161/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Dale City, VA:$6,500/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Dale City, VA:$5,507/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Dale City, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dale City 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.

Dale City, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dale City, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dale City 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
Dale City, VA$6,534/mo$7,038/mo-7.2%
Virginia$6,545/mo$5,875/mo+11.4%
National$6,392/mo$6,033/mo+5.9%
Dale City, VA
2024 average cost:$6,534/mo
2023 average cost:$7,038/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,545/mo
2023 average cost:$5,875/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$6,033/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dale City

Recent reviews for memory care in Dale City

Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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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 ...
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Lavender Hills 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.

Dale City review score based on 81 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 11 Dale City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dale City 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

Dale City review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Dale City, VA11 facilities
8.9
County Center, VA17 facilities
8.8
Neabsco, VA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Dale City 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 81 reviews of 11 Dale City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dale City 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.
Dale City, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dale City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dale City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dale City, 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 Dale City 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 Dale City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dale City, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
81.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dale City 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 Dale City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dale City, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
90.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
81.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
54.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dale City 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 Dale City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dale City, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
72.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
90.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
81.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
81.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
54.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dale City 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 Dale City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dale City, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
81.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
81.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dale City 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 Dale City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dale City, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
90.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dale City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dale City protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons, Potomac Place and The Fairfax, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dale City, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Dale City, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dale City, Virginia are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Morningside House of St Charles and Potomac Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Dale City, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dale City, 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 Dale City, 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 Dale City, Virginia ranges from $350 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Dale City, Virginia is $7,161. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dale City, Virginia typically starts at $350. 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.
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