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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 125 communities, read 3425 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Front Royal, Warrenton and Culpeper.

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Photo of Sunrise at Countryside
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55 Floor plans available
8.4
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83 reviews
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Well they seem very resident centered but they don't seem to have a very good management system in place. They seem to be kind of disorganized and that can be a little frustrating. If you have the patience...
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.
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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I would definitely recommend The Kensington. If you are looking for a very high touch, personable experience for your family member and yourself this is the place to be
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.
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Photo of The Colonnades
2323 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.4
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38 reviews
8.4
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38 reviews
5 star
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I would give a 5 for each of the eight topics. My mother was an independent living for some months, perhaps a year and is now in Memory care. I am very impressed with the quality of care my mother has...
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 Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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Very well pleased with everything except I am still waiting on a copy of the contract and no response on phone calls text messages and emails on information I need to submit to the Veterans Administration....
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.
Welcome to Cambridge Gardens Assisted LivingDiscover the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens, where comfort, care, and connection come together in the heart of Lee’s Hill. Just moments from shops, entertainment, and trusted medical services, our single-level, maintenance-free community is...
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5 for all of them. Mom was only there for about a week before she passed away but the staff and facility were fantastic. The staff was very helpful, especially getting hospice care for Mom. I can't really...
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.
Greenfield of Strasburg is an assisted living community located in the city of Strasburg, Virginia in Shenandoah county. Strasburg is a lovely, heavily forested town that is simply picture perfect in every way. Lush forest surround gentle fields and there is even fair sized lake nearby where...
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The staff was friendly and attentive to brother and family. The food offered was a great variety that would satisfy even the pickiest preferences. Would have been helpful to serve in smaller bite sizes as...
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.
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Bickford is wonderful. The staff is great and the facilities are lovely and clean. My sister is very happy there. I would recommend it. The staff has been wonderful and the facility is really nice. It is...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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Photo of Rosewood Village Greenbrier
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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This facility is so kind, so attentive, so caring of the situation and the involved family. They go out of their way to help in every way possible. There were a few issues of details getting lost in the...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Getting situated in the 1st three weeks was tough. But now she has " gotten" into THEIR rhythm and their care is probably the best it's ever going to be anywhere. Oh the facility , food, and staff are top...
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.
At Greenfield of Woodstock, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Berryville
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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They are a little short staffed for the nighttime tech, which has a negative impact on my mom's dental care. They are not as disciplined with the diet of a diabetic, but there are working with me. The staff...
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.
Viva Senior Living in Berryville is committed to providing quality care that enriches life. Whether you're enjoying a delightful outing in our picturesque downtown or relaxing in our beautifully landscaped outdoor courtyards and patios, we believe you'll quickly feel right at home.
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Photo of Calveria Living at Berryville
1010 Photos available
8.2
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I like the fact that it houses a smaller community of elders (under 100), but staffing seems thin and less engaged than I'd like.
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.
Calveria Living at Berryville, located in the rolling hills of Berryville, VA, offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and a compassionate staff. We offer luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. With a focus on offering assisted...
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Photo of English Meadows Manassas Campus
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My mom has a deluxe (extended) studio, and the room size is excellent. It's one large space that's thoughtfully divided into two distinct living areas, making it feel much more like home. There are plenty...
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.
Photo of Calveria Living at Harrisonburg
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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.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, The Phoenix at Harrisonburg rests in the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains creating a stunning backdrop. With luxury-style living, the community offers world-class independent and assisted living options, in addition to memory care. Residents...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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The staff is very friendly and patient. The location is great. [name removed] says he does not like the food but he always cleans his plate.
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 HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community and Fredericksburg's premier Assisted Living residence! In our beautiful, home-like setting, located less than two miles from Olde Towne, Mary Washington Hospital and Interstate 95, you will find 24-hour nursing, respectful caregivers,...
Photo of Tall Oaks Assisted Living
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We chose Tall Oaks in the midst of a dementia crisis. They were able to help us in a pinch. The care is a good value. They do not have enough staff for "extras" such as delivering his mail to his room (he...
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.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has served families in Northern Virginia for over 35 years!Residents at Tall Oaks enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, highlighted by delicious, chef-prepared meals, exciting activities, local outings, and a wide array of beautiful apartment styles. Giving back is...
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Photo of St. Anne's Loving Arms
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The staff was/is very friendly and accessible. Yes, I would recommend it to others. FYI It has been purchased back by the woman who had originally had it built. It has been renamed St. Anne's Loving Arms. I...
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.
Shenandoah Senior Living is located on a 5 acre farm in the Shenandoah Valley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The community is conveniently located within minutes of the Warren Memorial Hospital. With breathtaking views and a serene setting, it's the perfect place to call home. We...
Photo of Greenfield Reflections of Woodstock
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They are wonderful caring kind people. Food is great all home made. Staff are very kind with residents. Comfortable warm friendly staff. Clean. No harsh words always smiling. I check out a lot of other...
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.
Here in the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley, you’ll find seniors of all walks of life embracing each new day with spirit and excitement. Go ahead — drink in the natural sunlight that streams into our brightly furnished community, and don’t forget your dancing shoes. Here, adventure is never hard to...
Photo of The Willows At Meadow Branch
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I picked The Willows because it was clean, warm and welcoming. The staff is supportive and positive. My mom felt welcomed and at home from the very start. I like that they have PT and many medical services...
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.
The Willows At Meadow Branch is located in historic Winchester, VA. Our Southern style, one-story estate is located in a park like setting, nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of Old Town Winchester, yet secluded from major highways and the sounds of...
Photo of Journeys Crossing
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My mother spent only 2 1/2 months there. Sadly she passed away several weeks ago. She had a stroke and was able to also receive hospice there. The staff was exceptional and helped me through a very tough...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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Photo of Reflections A Senior Living Community
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The staff is very engaged, with low turnover and incredible employee commitment. They treat residents with dignity and respect, more so than the large commercial facilities. The owner is clearly...
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.
Reflections - A Senior Living Community is a Bed & Breakfast style community located in the quaint, historic town of Leesburg, VA. We are conveniently located to many unique shops and restaurants; the Leesburg Premium Outlets are also within a few minutes' drive. Washington Dulles Internation...
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Photo of Bellaire at Stone Port
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The facility is beautiful and well kept. The staff is friendly and caring. Lots of activities and social gatherings. Meals are well thought out and nutritionally balanced.
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.
Bellaire at Stone Port is nestled between the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of the historic Harrisonburg, Virginia (across the street from Sentara RMH). Residents have access to a full list of life-enhancing amenities and activities as well as around-the-clock care and sincere encouragement....
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They are very friendly and will contact me if anything going on with my father ., I had a care plan meeting last week and participated in his plan of care..
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.
Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg offers a small, secure environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Our two intimate neighborhoods are complimented by inviting gathering spaces, a large breakfast bar, and peaceful outdoor courtyards. We take a...
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The intake process was a little unorganized but overall the care experience & communication has been exceptional. Yes I would recommend highly.
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.
We believe that everyone deserves days filled with joy and purpose.That’s why for more than 20 years, The Gardens has been a family-owned assisted living community that’s also a leader in innovative personalized care programs. Our interdisciplinary team provides a safe and loving environment...
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You are able to get to know the staff due to the low ratio. I would recommend. Just inform them that they are not equipped to handle dementia clients for long.
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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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
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.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...

Cost of memory care in Washington, VA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Strasburg, VA with an average of $5,893 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

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

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

Washington, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Washington, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Washington 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
Washington, 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%
Washington, 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 Washington

Recent reviews for memory care in Washington

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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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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Front Royal

4.4
I think they're a very caring community. They have good activities for the memory care unit. They are slightly understaffed, but I don't think that's unique to this organization over any other one. There are just so many demands from the people in memory care, it's difficult to get to all of ...
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Washington review score based on 639 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 639 reviews of 125 Washington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washington 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

Washington review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Washington, VA125 facilities
8.9
Front Royal, VA28 facilities
8.1
New Baltimore, VA34 facilities

Review subcategories for Washington 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 639 reviews of 125 Washington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Washington 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.
Washington, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.9
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Washington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washington, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.6%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.2%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Washington 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 Washington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
62.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
60%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Washington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Heritage Village Gainesville and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas are the top-rated memory care facilities near Washington, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 125 memory care facilities near Washington, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Washington, Virginia are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Paramount Senior Living at Manassas and Spring Arbor of Winchester. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 125 memory care facilities near you in Washington, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, Virginia ranges from $2800 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Washington, Virginia is $8,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Washington, Virginia typically starts at $2800. 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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