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Assisted living costs in Arlington County average about $6,265 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 112 communities in Arlington County. Our detailed directory has 1860 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Silver Spring and Olney.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Avalon House on Woodacre Drive
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My father has always been a very difficult person, which did not improve with age. A stubborn Dutchman who knows better. Over the years it had been very challenging to get him in home care and eventually he...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House on Woodacre Drive is one of many residential assisted living Avalon Homes located in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Specializing in residents with Alzheimer's and other types of memory loss difficulties, the Woodacre Drive residence is conveniently situated west of George Washington...
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My mother in law was a patient at Avalon for 7 yrs. The staff was wonderful and gave the best care to her. It was so nice to know that she was in a caring and loving environment,where we did not have to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My family has had a wonderful experience with Avalon and the care they provide for my mom. From the moment she moved in, the staff made her feel comfortable and safe. One of the things I appreciate most...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House on Oakview Drive is an assisted living facility located on Oakview Drive in McLean, Virginia. While we specialize in providing help for older residents, we also offer some memory care services for those suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia because we want the families of those...
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My 99-year-old has been with Avalon for over 2 years and has been very well served there. As a memory care resident, mom receives assistance with every facet of hygiene, dressing, and meal services. Avalon...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House Of Hardwood Lane offers internationally recognized levels of care and comfortable living in an environment of world-class, well-designed accommodations. With support services that are unmatched, Avalon House provides attentive, loving, individualized levels of assistance while...
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Overall very pleased with vitality. Nice facility, good staff and quality of care. My father doesn't participate in many of the social activities but they certainly have a busy and varied agenda of...
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.
As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...
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Knowing which staff member has which responsibility such as prescription changes and orders and nursing care agenda Things happen faster if you speak to the person directly rather than second hand thru 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.
Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...
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Absolutely the best place for my mom. She loved the staff! Everyone from the ED to the caretakers are amazing. They are kind, caring, gentle, and fun. They made the last months of my mom's easy. I 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.
At Sunrise of Arlington in Northern Virginia, we’re proud of our history. We are the first Sunrise mansion built—complete with country-style porches. Our intimate community features comfortable surroundings with access to city life in a secluded, quiet park setting. Our experienced and...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is pleasant, very capable, easy to get to, good staff and good food for the residents. Yes, we would recommend The Magnolia House Assisted Living...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Chevy Chase House has been an unexpected but intensely needed gift for our family. After my mom’s death and my dad’s relocation from Florida to DC this summer, we were all gutted emotionally and just...
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.
Discover Boutique Assisted Living at Chevy Chase House, located in the heart of one of DC's most vibrant neighborhoods. Recently named a Best of Assisted Living and an All-Star winner by A Place for Mom, Chevy Chase House is focused on resident satisfaction and improving the lives of our...
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It’s lovely and my mom loves it here! The employees are so special. They all ask about my mom even if it is a different house staff. My mom loves the courtyard especially when the sun is shining. So quiet...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington's primary focus is to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. To visualize Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, picture four single level houses all connected by...
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Photo of Miracle Hands Care Services Assisted Living
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They were extremely attentive to my Mom and Family. She was only there for a short time but she was always cared for. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Miracle Hands Care Services LLC has been in business for 5 years, we opened up in 2012. All of our staff combined have over 20 years of senior care experience, and the owner is a LPN(Licensed Practical Nurse) over 18 years of health are experience. We are the best in the industry. We care for our...
Photo of Avalon House on Cawdor Court
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If I think of it objectively, considering only Avalon House, I would rate the experience as a 5. (If I describe the overall experience, I would have to include the personal pain and unhappiness that each of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House on Cawdor Court is a state of the art assisted living facility located in Mclean, Virginia. We are driven by our servant oriented policy to always have our residents as top priority. Not only do we strive to make our facility as accommodating as it should be, but we also want you to...
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There have been ups and downs with my husband and his behavior. But Arden Courts has been understanding and responsive, and now that he is on different medicine, he's doing much better, so it's going well.
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.
For 19 years, Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale is located on Braddock Road. We cater to the special needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of dementia such as Lewy Body, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s...
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Great place and location. Loved the facility and staff. Broad amenities and events planned. Professional meal preparations. Very accommodating for Preston Herald who wasn't able to come down for meals....
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.
An Outstanding LocationLocated next to Cameron Station and just minutes from historic Old Town, Cogir of West End, Alexandria provides a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love.This 116-suite,...
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Brighton Gardens, which we ultimately chose for my father, was the warmest, most social, polished and inclusive community out of the seven facilities we visited. We appreciated the hands-on tour, in-depth...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides personal care in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Once they get up in the morning, they are not back in the room by themselves until bedtime. It is so nice that they keep everyone so active.
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.
Sunrise at Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living...
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Very warm and friendly staff and community, they took my mom in and made her feel happy and at home. We chose this facility for its atmosphere, nice rooms, and community-run activities. But the food is also...
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.
More than a great place to live, The Residences at Thomas Circle is a neighborhood within a neighborhood – where seniors can live life their way.LIFE AT ITS FINEST In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and a short walk to museums and monuments, you will find seniors...
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Avalon homes are always clean and the staff is so friendly and caring with my mother. It was a blessing that I found Avalon! Great communication and both by phone and email. I toured 6 facilities before...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I love the location and people at Modena. The residents are very nice and the staff is amazing. I love to take walks in the city and when friends come for visit we walk around the block. I've greatly enjoyed...
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.
Modena Reserve Bethesda raises the bar for Assisted Living and Memory Care in the upscale urban suburb of Bethesda, Maryland. Expect an experience like no other, with unrivaled service and care of the highest quality. Best-in-class dining, gorgeous amenities, and convenient proximity to...
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Sunrise of Chevy Chase has met my mom's growing needs. The staff is very kind and attentive. The administration is also very accessible and flexible to meet the needs of their clients.
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.
At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...
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The staff members are very friendly and the food overall is good. Yes, I would recommend The Virginian by Cogir to other families, however it is expensive.
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 Virginian is full service retirement community located on 32 secluded and wooded acres in the heart of Fairfax, VA. and is managed by Life Care Services. A long driveway right off of Arlington Blvd. leads you away from the hustle and bustle of crowded Northern Virginia life to the five-floor...
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My mother has been a resident at Avalon Homes for about a year. Finding a memory care community is not an easy experience, but the staff ([name removed]and [name removed]) are truly amazing. My mom is safe,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House on High Street is an assisted living facility located in Falls Church, Virginia. At Avalon House we recognize the importance of balancing a warm, homelike environment with comprehensive medical care. When your loved one is no longer able to live at home, the decision to seek out an...
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They are updating the common room areas, which I think will be nice. The woman who I worked with at the beginning was amazing but the second woman that took her place cause she was let go was not so great....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Five Star Senior Living, founded in 2001, is a trusted name in senior care with over 200 facilities and communities in 33 states. The standards that we have set inspire us to exceed what is expected — becoming a valued member of our community, striving to surpass every standard, and keeping...
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Avalon House will always hold a special place in our hearts. My 99-year-old mom lived there for the final four months of her life, and we are deeply grateful for the exceptional care she received. The staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House on Gerard Court is a high quality assisted living facility located in Falls, Church Virginia. We pride ourselves in offering a first class facility to seniors. We also provide nursing care, an on staff physician, podiatrist, dentist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and...
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Sunrise McLean has the friendliness staff. They truly seem to know each resident well and show them love and respect. This is true from the maintenance staff all the way up to administration. The nursing...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Arlington County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Arlington County is $6,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $6,275 per month.

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Arlington County, VA
$6,265/mo

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Arlington County, VA
$6,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,265/mo
$7,405/mo

Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,485/mo
Studio
$6,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,203/mo

Senior living costs in Arlington County 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: Arlington County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArlington County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,265/mo$5,530/mo$4,788/mo
Memory Care$7,405/mo$5,550/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living$5,200/mo$4,693/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Arlington County, VA:$6,265/mo
Virginia:$5,530/mo
U.S.:$4,788/mo
Memory Care
Arlington County, VA:$7,405/mo
Virginia:$5,550/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Arlington County, VA:$5,200/mo
Virginia:$4,693/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
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Assisted living costs in Arlington County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlington County 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.

Arlington County, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Arlington County, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Arlington County 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
Arlington County, VA$6,814/mo$6,800/mo+0.2%
Virginia$5,822/mo$5,304/mo+9.8%
National$5,382/mo$5,137/mo+4.8%
Arlington County, VA
2024 average cost:$6,814/mo
2023 average cost:$6,800/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,822/mo
2023 average cost:$5,304/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,382/mo
2023 average cost:$5,137/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Arlington County, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Arlington County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Arlington County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Arlington County

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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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.

Prince of Peace IV in Cheltenham, MD

5.0
I would recommend Prince of Peace IV to others. It feels like home and the environment is pleasing and clean. The move in process was very simple. I rate the care very high, as they notice any small changes in my mother's health and alert me immediately.

Arlington County review score based on 329 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 329 reviews of 94 Arlington County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Arlington County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Arlington County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Arlington County, VA94 facilities
8.8
8.8
Falls Church, VA102 facilities

Review subcategories for Arlington County assisted living

When assisted living 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 329 reviews of 94 Arlington County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Arlington County resident and family assisted living 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.
Arlington County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
3.7
Care services
3.4
3.4
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Arlington County assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Arlington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.6%
53.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.3%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.9%
57.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
30.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
52.8%
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 Arlington County assisted living

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 Arlington County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83%
51.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.4%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.3%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arlington County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Arlington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66%
41.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.1%
37%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
47.9%
18.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Arlington County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Arlington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
51.1%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.2%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Arlington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
47.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.8%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.9%
36.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.9%
38.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
40.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
46.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Arlington County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Arlington County protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Oakview Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Arlington County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 112 assisted living facilities near Arlington County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Arlington County, Virginia are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and The Skybridge at Town Center. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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