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Memory care in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida is about $7,187 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 1172 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Mount Ida, VA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Ida is $7,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Neabsco, VA with an average of $7,070 per month.

Memory care costs in Mount Ida, VA, vs. nearby cities

Mount Ida, VA
$7,187/mo

Memory care costs in Mount Ida, VA, vs. state and national averages

Mount Ida, VA
$7,187/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Mount Ida, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,187/mo

Memory care costs in Mount Ida, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,732/mo
Studio
$7,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,172/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,857/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Ida 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: Mount Ida, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Ida, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,187/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,010/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,987/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Mount Ida, VA:$7,187/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Ida, VA:$6,010/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Mount Ida, VA:$4,987/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Mount Ida, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mount Ida 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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Memory care cost trends in Mount Ida, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mount Ida 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
Mount Ida, VA$9,155/mo$7,853/mo+16.6%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Mount Ida, VA
2024 average cost:$9,155/mo
2023 average cost:$7,853/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mount Ida

Recent reviews for memory care in Mount Ida

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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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 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 ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the compassionate and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, such as Arden Courts Annandale, A Memory Care Community, Sunrise of Chevy Chase, and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, who go above and beyond to care for their residents and fa ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents and their families praise the diverse range of activities offered at communities like Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, which cater to different interests and needs, helping residents stay active ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating environment. Reviews for Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Arden Courts Annandale, A Memory Care Community, and Sunrise of Vienna highlight the community's attentiveness to each resident's needs, with staff making accommodations to ensure a smooth transition and personalized care.
Dedicated staff with long-term tenure. Communities such as Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna, and Sunrise of Mt Vernon often have staff members who have been with the organization for many years, creating a stable and experienced team dedicated to providing quality care.
Well-maintained facilities with cleanliness a priority. Residents and families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, including Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, and Sunrise of Hunter Mill, which contributes to a comfortable living environment.
Communication between families and staff. Clear and open communication between families and staff is emphasized at communities like Arden Courts Annandale, A Memory Care Community, Sunrise of Chevy Chase, and Sunrise of Vienna, with regular updates and opportunities for involvement ensuring everyone is informed and connected.
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Mount Ida review score based on 223 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 223 reviews of 53 Mount Ida memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mount Ida 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

Mount Ida review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Mount Ida, VA53 facilities
8.8
Alexandria, VA61 facilities
8.9

Review subcategories for Mount Ida 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 223 reviews of 53 Mount Ida memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Ida 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.
Mount Ida, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Mount Ida memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Ida memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Ida, 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 Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mount Ida, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mount Ida, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Ida, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Ida, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Ida, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Mount Ida

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 Mount Ida protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Fox Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mount Ida, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 64 memory care facilities near Mount Ida, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Mount Ida, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 64 memory care facilities near you in Mount Ida, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mount Ida, 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 Mount Ida, 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 Mount Ida, Virginia ranges from $100 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Mount Ida, Virginia is $7,187. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mount Ida, 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.
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