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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walker Chapel, VA

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Memory care in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel is about $8,359 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 88 communities, read 1623 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Bethesda and Bowie.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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Cost of memory care in Walker Chapel, VA

The average cost of senior living in Walker Chapel is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $8,359 per month.

Memory care costs in Walker Chapel, VA, vs. state and national averages

Walker Chapel, VA
$8,359/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Walker Chapel, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

Memory care costs in Walker Chapel, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,148/mo
Studio
$8,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,354/mo

Senior living costs in Walker Chapel 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: Walker Chapel, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalker Chapel, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$8,359/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Walker Chapel, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Walker Chapel, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Walker Chapel, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Walker Chapel, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Walker Chapel 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 average 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
Walker Chapel, VA$7,769/mo$7,472/mo+4.0%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Walker Chapel, VA
2024 average cost:$7,769/mo
2023 average cost:$7,472/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Walker Chapel

Recent reviews for memory care in Walker Chapel

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtful and engaging activities. Reviews consistently mention the variety and enjoyment residents find in the activities offered, including singing, games, social events, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. Families appreciate the staff's commitment to keeping residents engaged and active at Arden Courts Kensington, A ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Residents and families praise the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff at their communities. Numerous reviews mention the long-term relationships that have formed between residents and caregivers. For example, at Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Communi ...
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Personalized care plans. Families mention the individualized approach taken by caregivers to meet the unique needs of their loved ones. At Potomac Courts, The Providence Fairfax, and Sunrise of Hunter Mill, residents receive care plans tailored to their specific requirements, ensuring they receive the appropriate ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, residents and their families highlight the importance of quality food in their overall satisfaction with the community. At Sunrise of Vienna, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, and Renaissance of Annandale, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions a ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Potomac Courts, The Providence Fairfax, and Sunrise of Falls Church, residents appreciate the renovated patios, updated bathrooms, and high-end fu ...
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Supportive and communicative staff. Families value the open and consistent communication they receive from staff members regarding their loved ones' care and progress. At Arden Courts Annandale, A Memory Care Community, Artis Senior Living of Potomac, and Modena Reserve at Kensington, staff members keep families informed and ...
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Walker Chapel review score based on 370 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 370 reviews of 78 Walker Chapel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Walker Chapel 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

Walker Chapel review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Walker Chapel, VA78 facilities
8.8
Centreville, VA0 facilities
8.4
Falls Church, VA65 facilities

Review subcategories for Walker Chapel 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 370 reviews of 78 Walker Chapel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Walker Chapel 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.
Walker Chapel, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.8
Friendliness
3.8
3.9
Care services
3.4
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.8
Meals & dining
3.4
3.5
Activities
3.3
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
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Walker Chapel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker Chapel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker Chapel, 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 Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.2%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.4%
69.5%
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 Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.1%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
69.2%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.4%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
62.8%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
46.2%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.6%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.1%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.1%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
71.8%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
55.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.9%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.5%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Walker Chapel

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