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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ballston, VA
Assisted living costs in Ballston average about $5,772 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 111 communities in Ballston. Our detailed directory has 1354 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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I like the care that my father is getting from this caring community. It is nice to see him have personal items in his own room from his past. We have been happy with the meals that we have shared. They...
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.
Thetford House is a residential assisted living home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood in Fairfax County. Thetford House has been in operation since 1999, and continues to employ many of the same staff who were there the day it opened. With a staff to resident ratio of one to four, Thetford...
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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 loved one has really enjoyed her stay at this community, the staff have all been excellent at providing great around the clock care to my loved one. My mother really is enjoying her dinning experience and...
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.
Tysons Woods is a highly celebrated assisted living facility located in beautiful downtown Vienna, Virginia. The home is nestled in a cozy little suburban area, just a short distance away from a large shopping center and the downtown historic part of the city. The home prides itself in offering...
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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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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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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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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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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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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.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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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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.
Tender Care Group Home is just over a mile south of Suitland Pkwy nestled in a secure residential neighborhood in Temple Hills, MD. This specialized senior care provider offers a home like atmosphere for those who suffer from Dementia. Our purpose is to provide independent living while keeping...
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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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 Ballston, VA
The average cost of senior living in Ballston is $5,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $5,784 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ballston, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ballston, VA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ballston, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ballston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ballston
Sunrise at Countryside in Sterling, VA
4.9
Everybody is very helpful and attentive to my needs. The staff come and check making sure I am okay. I haven't participated in activities yet since I'm still getting myself acclimated to my new environment. So far i am very happy and satisfied with my new place.
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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English Meadows 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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and experienced staff. Many reviews mention the exceptional care and attention provided by the dedicated staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Vienna, Sunrise of Fairfax, and Sunrise of Hunter Mill, who have been with their respective facilities for several years and ensure a smooth transition for new ...
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Wide variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy a range of activities organized by communities like Sunrise of Bethesda, Sunrise of Hunter Mill, and Fox Hill, which include games, art classes, gardening, and outings to nearby attractions, fostering a sense of community and personal growth.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, residents praise the high-quality meals and the ability of communities such as Sunrise of Vienna, Sunrise of Fairfax, and Sunrise of Mt Vernon to cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and inviting environment at communities like Sunrise Braddock Glen, Sunrise of Fairfax, and Heatherwood Retirement Community, which make residents and their families feel at home and valued.
Thoughtful communication and support. Communication and support are crucial aspects of senior living, as noted in reviews for communities like Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Sunrise of McLean Village, and Fox Hill, where staff members regularly update families and ensure their concerns are addressed in a timely and compassionate manner ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Across the reviews, the importance of cleanliness and upkeep is emphasized, with residents and families expressing satisfaction with the neat and tidy interiors and exteriors at communities like Sunrise of Bethesda, Sunrise of Hunter Mill, and Sunrise of Vienna.
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Ballston review score based on 397 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 397 reviews of 88 Ballston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ballston 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
Ballston review score compared against nearby cities
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Ballston, VA88 facilities
8.7
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Review subcategories for Ballston 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 397 reviews of 88 Ballston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ballston 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.Ballston, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Ballston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballston, 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 Ballston 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 Ballston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballston, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.6%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.2%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.4%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ballston 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 Ballston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballston, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.3%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.2%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballston 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 Ballston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballston, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.1%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
59.1%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballston 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 Ballston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballston 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 Ballston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ballston
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ballston protect seniors.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Ballston
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- Laurel, Maryland
- Clinton, Maryland
- Manassas, Virginia
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Centreville, Virginia
- Woodbridge, Virginia
- Greenbelt, Maryland
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