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Assisted living costs in Arlington Heights average about $7,071 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 467 communities in Arlington Heights. Our detailed directory has 9417 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Alexandria 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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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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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My loved one is here currently and it’s really nice and she likes it. The staff is easy to communicate with and attentive. She’s in a wheelchair and whatever she needs, they help her a lot. She said the food...
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 would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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.
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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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.
A Caring Place, Inc. is an assisted living facility located in Parkville, Maryland. A Caring Place, Inc. offers several different services to cater to the very specific needs of your loved one. Group homes, assisted living, dementia care, and respite care are just a few of A Caring Place, Inc.'s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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.
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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Arlington Heights, VA

The average cost of senior living in Arlington Heights is $7,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey's Crossroads, VA with an average of $7,071 per month.

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

Arlington Heights, VA
$7,071/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,071/mo
$8,359/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,310/mo
Studio
$5,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,318/mo

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

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlington Heights 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 Heights, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Arlington Heights, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Arlington Heights 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Arlington Heights, VA$6,636/mo$6,488/mo+2.3%
Virginia$5,854/mo$5,621/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Arlington Heights, VA
2024 average cost:$6,636/mo
2023 average cost:$6,488/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,854/mo
2023 average cost:$5,621/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Arlington Heights, 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 Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Arlington Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Arlington Heights

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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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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The Comforts of Home in Ellicott City, MD

4.6
I was referred to The Comforts of Home Randallstown location. However, that facility was full but they did have an opening in their Reisterstown location. All in all, I did like the Reisterstown location, both staff and overall facility appearance, except for the distance. Because of the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff across various communities, including Sunrise of Vienna, Sunrise Braddock Glen, and Sunrise of Fairfax, who have developed long-term friendships with residents and their families.
Engaging and diverse activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes at Fox Hill, Independence Court of Hyattsville, and Sunrise of Mt Vernon.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities like Fox Hill and Sunrise of Mt Vernon accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure all residents look forward to mealtimes.
Secure and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, both for the private rooms and outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails, at Sunrise Braddock Glen, Sunrise of Mt Vernon, and Sunrise of Springfield.
Communication and transparency. Families appreciate clear and frequent communication with loved ones and staff to ensure care needs are being met, as seen in Sunrise Braddock Glen, Sunrise of Alexandria, and Sunrise of Mt Vernon.
Supportive and attentive care. Residents and families report feeling reassured by the safety measures in place and the accommodating nature of caregivers, such as quick and thoughtful adjustments by staff to help make daily tasks easier and safer, at Sunrise of Fairfax, The Jefferson, and Sunrise of Vienna.
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Arlington Heights review score based on 1,796 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1796 reviews of 467 Arlington Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Arlington Heights 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 Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
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8.4
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8.4

Review subcategories for Arlington Heights 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 1,796 reviews of 467 Arlington Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Arlington Heights 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 Heights, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Arlington Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington Heights, 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 Heights 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 Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Arlington Heights, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Arlington Heights 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 Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Arlington Heights, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arlington Heights 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 Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlington Heights, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington Heights 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 Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington Heights, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington Heights 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 Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington Heights, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Arlington Heights

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 Heights 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 Oakview Drive and Magnolia House Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Arlington Heights, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 467 assisted living facilities near Arlington Heights, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Arlington Heights, Virginia are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Morningside House of Friendship. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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