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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Ridge, VA

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Assisted living costs in Lake Ridge average about $7,071 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 386 communities in Lake Ridge. Our detailed directory has 7891 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Alexandria and Woodbridge.

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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps 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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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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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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.
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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I would definately recommend New Life. My loved one is well cared for and the staff is responsive, but also proactive as appropriate.
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.
In the quiet unincorporated town of Elkridge, Maryland in Howard County is the New Life Assisted Living I residential care home. Just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore, this rural community is surrounded by parks. To the northwest is Rockburn Branch Park and Belmont Manor and...
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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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
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: 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
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Lake Ridge, VA

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

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

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

Assisted living costs in Lake Ridge, VA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

Lake Ridge, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lake Ridge, VA

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

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Ridge

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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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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff across various communities. For instance, at Sunrise of Vienna, the nursing staff and caretakers communicate effectively and offer suggestions for PT and OT to support residents' progress. At Sunrise of Hunter Mill, the staff ...
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Wide range of activities. Reviews consistently mention the variety of activities offered at different communities, from singing and games to social events and outings. At Tribute at The Glen, family members praise the numerous offerings and invite wider community members to participate. At Sunrise of Springfield, res ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Across the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are highlighted as important factors in overall satisfaction. At Sunrise of Hunter Mill, residents appreciate the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room. At Sunrise of Vienna, the facility is described as new and beautifully decorate ...
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Effective communication with families. Reviews frequently mention clear and consistent communication between staff and families to ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Tribute at The Glen, the executive director and community relations director are commended for their openness and availability. At Brookdale ...
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Personalized care plans. Some reviews mention the customized care plans that help meet residents' unique needs, such as at Brookdale Lake Ridge, where everyone has a specialized care plan in addition to rent. At Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons, residents appreciate the individualized attention from staff, which ...
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Engaging dining experiences. Quality food and dining experiences are consistently mentioned as major factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Heatherwood Retirement Community, the culinary staff does an amazing job, and residents look forward to meals. At Sunrise of Vienna, the chef regularly meets ...
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Lake Ridge review score based on 1,507 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1507 reviews of 386 Lake Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Ridge 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

Lake Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Lake Ridge, VA386 facilities
8.4
Occoquan, VA392 facilities
8.4
County Center, VA379 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Ridge 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 1,507 reviews of 386 Lake Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Ridge 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.
Lake Ridge, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Lake Ridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Ridge, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Ridge, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Ridge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Ridge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Ridge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
36.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Ridge

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 Lake Ridge protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lake Ridge, Evermore Senior Living and Avalon House on Oakview Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Ridge, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 386 assisted living facilities near Lake Ridge, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lake Ridge, Virginia are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Kensington, 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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