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Assisted living costs in Great Falls average about $6,117 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 57 communities in Great Falls. Our detailed directory has 973 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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For several months, we heard from the individual we were entrusted to care for about her feelings of isolation. Despite best efforts to provide home care in her condo, she shut herself away, rarely leaving...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes...
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My husband has been at Avalon House on Oakview Drive since [date removed]. The staff is very caring and attentive to my husband, and always welcoming when my daughter and I visit. I can tell that 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 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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We had our mother there for about seven years. All the staff took incredible care of her, we felt incredibly safe to have her there. We could not have been happier with this whole establishment, and all the...
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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They are wonderful, caring, kind , attentive and always very friendly. Room sizes like a normal medium size bedroom in a home. My mom has her win bath but others share a large bathroom. Max of 8 resident
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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Arden Courts is amazing. My mom has been there now a year and a half and the staff had become like friends. They take such good care of my mom and we are so glad we chose them. Arden Courts was not only the...
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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5 for all at Dominion Crest. We could not have asked for anything better. We started off in a different home that did not work out after only 2 weeks. My mom had to be moved but the move worked out well to...
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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After visiting numerous facilities, it became obvious that Arden Courts Memory Care Potomac was the right place for my husband. We had only 2 weeks to prepare him for the move to a new time zone. The entire...
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 of Potomac is a purpose built memory care community, for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and relate dementias.Our community is secure with outdoor courtyards and walking paths. We provide 24/7 care, which includes medication management,assistance with ADL’s, special...
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Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!
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 Hunter Mill has been ranked as one of the top communities in 2013 on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier online ratings and reviews site for senior living communities nationwide. The SeniorAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award recognizes senior living communities who receive consistently high...
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Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [name...
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.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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The words "Thank you" do not do justice for what the owner and the administrator have done for me and my family but, especially for me. They held my hand every step of the way, responded quickly to my calls...
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.
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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I am so happy to have found Sunrise for my mother. Her memory issues meant she couldn't stay home, but I knew a traditional memory care with dorm-like tiny rooms would make her miserable. At Sunrise she has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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Sunrise in Chevy Chase is wonderful. They helped my mother make a diificult transition to assistance living. Not only did they successfully acclimate my mother but they counseled me also. My mother is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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I would say my friend was safe , everyone bored but that's not the fault of staff, The price was much more affordable than nursing home or alternative . And a homey atmosphere is always better
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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We chose this community mainly for the price. For the money you can't beat what you get as far as care. And the home is very nice and clean at Avalon House.
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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The staff are outstanding and compassionate. The facility is always spotless and well maintained. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Our family loves Great Falls Assisted Living, Thank you for your help in finding it. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Great Falls Assisted LivingAt Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more...
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The rooms are very nice and large I guess I would say that they do well with communication. They text or call about once a week with updates for me. They had an in person meeting with all the caregivers and...
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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Sunrise has provided a home for my cousin with early onset Alzheimer's disease that is comfortable, safe, and gives her a certain amount of agency as well. The staff is very nice, affectionate and actually...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I gave number value for cost a lower rating mainly because this whole thing is just extremely expensive, we pay $[removed]a month. She's not in memory care or anything like that. She's pretty much...
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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We are very happy with the care provided and lucky to find this home. The staffs here are very attentive, friendly, coordinative and helpful. I would recommend this home anyone. Thank you for the care...
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.
Bethany Living is a residential care home located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Our lovely community is situated in close proximity to Diamond Farms Park and Quince Orchard Valley Park. Gaithersburg is one of the largest cities in Maryland and boasts not only a rich history,...
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We are quite pleased with our decision to move from our McLean house that we lived in for 48 years to McLean Village Sunrise. We have met interesting and smart people and have friends who want to come and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I would honestly give them a 5 for everything (in our case), except #8 I would rate a 4 because I do feel like they charged high for some things. They definitely had a lot of loving staff and didn't seem to...
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.
Located just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet...
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The food could be improved. There is only one actual registered nurse on duty for the entire facility. There are medical techs that give medications. There are some language/communication issues. We had to...
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.
With no large entry fee, The Providence offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The Providence features a warm and nurturing holistic approach to senior living that ensures residents thrive, with a portfolio of amenities and experiences as vibrant and distinctive...
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At present, there is a lot of staff turnover at Pacifica, even replacements leaving in just 2-3 weeks. Specific services paid for are not consistently performed, even after I politely chase after them about...
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.
Great news! Pacifica Senior Living has set roots in beautiful Northern Virginia. Voted the "Best Senior Living in the Nation in 2020". Pacifica found this hidden gem of property nestled in Sterling, Virginia moments away from culinary delights around the world, shopping, farmer's markets, the...
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Expert leadership team, deeply committed, and caring staff. Residents are always met where they are with kindness, imagination, and tender care. Not only is the facility well-maintained as you would expect...
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.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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Cost of assisted living in Great Falls, VA

The average cost of senior living in Great Falls is $6,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $5,795 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Great Falls, VA vs. nearby cities

Great Falls, VA
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Great Falls, VA vs. the state and national average

Great Falls, VA
$6,117/mo
U.S. national average
$4,738/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Great Falls vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,117/mo
$6,997/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Great Falls, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,713/mo
Private
$6,388/mo
Studio
$7,464/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,527/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Great Falls over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Great Falls, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Great Falls

Recent reviews for assisted living in Great Falls

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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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Brookdale Lake Ridge in Woodbridge, VA

5.0
We give them 5's across the board. My dad's case was difficult. They were very open and candid and supportive and caring. We are grateful to have had chosen them. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far and I have already recommended them

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff member interactions. Several reviews mention the exceptional care and compassion shown by staff towards residents at various communities. For instance, at Pacifica Senior Living Sterling, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met, and at Fox Hill, the staff treats residents like family, ...
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Variety of activities to accommodate different interests. Communities offer an array of activities to cater to residents' diverse interests. At Sunrise of Reston Town Center, residents can enjoy various activities, such as crafts, games, and outings, while at Sunrise of Hunter Mill, residents participate in musical entertainment and horse-drawn car ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication from staff about their loved ones' care, ensuring peace of mind. For example, at Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir, families receive regular updates from staff, both in person and virtually.
High-quality dining experiences. Delicious and catered meals contribute to residents' overall satisfaction with their living situation. At Sunrise of McLean, the tube was removed from a resident's feeding tube, and they were pleased with the quality of the food during their recovery process. At Sunrise at Countryside, the f ...
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Engaging and stimulating living environment. Communities provide engaging and stimulating environments, promoting socialization and mental stimulation. For instance, at Sunrise of Hunter Mill, residents enjoy various fun and interactive activities, making the community feel like a home away from home.
Attentive and respectful care for memory care residents. Memory care residents receive attentive and compassionate care tailored to their unique needs. At Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA, staff members create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing residents to flourish and feel at ease.
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Great Falls review score based on 346 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 346 reviews of 54 Great Falls assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Great Falls 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

Great Falls review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Great Falls, VA54 facilities
8.9
Cascades, VA25 facilities
9.0
Herndon, VA41 facilities

Review subcategories for Great Falls 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 346 reviews of 54 Great Falls assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Great Falls 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.
Great Falls, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Great Falls assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Falls assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Great Falls, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
85.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.2%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Great Falls 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 Great Falls Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Great Falls, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Falls 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 Great Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Falls, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
68.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.9%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Falls 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 Great Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Falls, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Falls 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 Great Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Falls, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
46.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Great Falls

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 Great Falls protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon House on Oakview Drive, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Great Falls, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 57 assisted living facilities near Great Falls, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Great Falls, Virginia are Avalon House on Laburnum Street, Avalon House on Oakview Drive and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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