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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gainesville, VA

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Assisted living costs in Gainesville average about $7,071 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 356 communities in Gainesville. Our detailed directory has 7216 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodbridge, Manassas and Centreville.

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: 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.
Friendship Assisted LivingFriendship Assisted Living is located in West Friendship, MD in Howard County. This residential care home is set in an area that is semi-rural and quiet. Those who spend time in West Friendship enjoy checking out Living Farm Heritage Museum and all of the other...
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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.
Springtime Home II, located in Bowie, MD, is an assisted living facility for senior citizens. Assisted living is for those that are unable to completely be on their own in independent living but are well enough to not have to be in a nursing home. Our staff is available to the residents at any...
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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.
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Both my mother and sister lived at this beautiful ALF until their passing and I have referred several others to them. I visited almost everyday as I lived in the community. I chose this facility out of many...
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.
Springtime Home V is located in the beautiful and safe community of Bowie, Maryland. This assisted living facility provides help to the elderly who can no longer complete daily tasks on their own such as preparation of meals, bathing, or getting dressed. The staff will also take care of other...
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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.
Caring Hearts is owned and operated by a Registered Nurse that is designed to provide quality loving care. Our Assisted living services provide residents with the care they need in an environment which provides one or a combination of the following: assistance with activities of daily living,...
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Bowie assisted living has been a real life-saver! We were struggling to find a place for mom for the money we had available to spend. This has been an easy transition compared to everything else we have...
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.
Bowie Spring Assisted Living Bowie Spring Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Bowie, Maryland in Prince George's County. Bowie is situated with convenient access to Washington D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore for all the excitement of big city life. However, the city of Bowie itself...
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Cost of assisted living in Gainesville, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $7,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haymarket, VA with an average of $7,071 per month.

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

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

Assisted living costs in Gainesville, VA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

Gainesville, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Gainesville, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gainesville 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
Gainesville, 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%
Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gainesville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gainesville

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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Harper's Station Memory Care in Gainesville, VA

4.9
I would and do highly recommend Harper's Station. Dad was very happy there. His and my only issue was phone service. It was constantly going down for hours to days at a time. Dad was one of the first residents there so it may have been resolved by now.

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.

Gainesville review score based on 1,391 family reviews

8.5
Review score356 facilities1391 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1391 reviews of 356 Gainesville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gainesville 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

Gainesville review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gainesville, VA356 facilities
8.5
Haymarket, VA363 facilities
8.5
Manassas, VA379 facilities

Review subcategories for Gainesville 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 1,391 reviews of 356 Gainesville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gainesville 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.
Gainesville, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Gainesville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gainesville, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesville 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 Gainesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gainesville, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48%
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
25.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesville 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 Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesville, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesville, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gainesville, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
37.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gainesville

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 Gainesville protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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