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Assisted living costs in South Riding average about $6,852 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in South Riding. Our detailed directory has 385 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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44 Floor plans available
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9.9
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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......Read more
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9.8
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19 reviews
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19 reviews
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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......Read more
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55 Floor plans available
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9.7
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42 reviews
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42 reviews
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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......Read more
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9.7
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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My mom moved into Arden Courts 5 months ago. It was a difficult and heart wrenching decision to leave her in the care of strangers. Best decision ever! I can not express how lovely the staff is- from the top...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,......Read more
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33 Floor plans available
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9.6
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67 reviews
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67 reviews
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My Mother is still there and it is the 3rd facility (other two were rehab/SNF)she has been in since her injury last year. I love all the staff and so does Mom. The facility has a family feel, very welcoming....
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......Read more
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9.4
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53 reviews
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The facility is well maintained and thoughtfully designed with easy access for all types of residence from independent living to assisted living. The location is convenient to supermarkets and restaurants...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at ChantillyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Herndon, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and......Read more
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74 reviews
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74 reviews
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My LO has been at Paramount for six weeks and has settled in nicely. The staff there are very friendly and attentive to the residents. The facility is kept very clean. We wanted a smaller facility (patient...
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.
Paramount Senior Living at Manassas is a premiere assisted living community in Manassas, Virginia. Our campus, which is set on six acres, is just a short drive from Washington D.C. and near downtown Manassas, a local shopping mall and an abundance of restaurants. Manassas is a quiet and peaceful......Read more
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My husband rebounded from 2-person assist to independence! It is expensive, but caring for a 2-person assist resident takes a lot of work.
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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What we like most is how friendly and welcoming the residents and staff are. There is so much to do so you can be busy all the time or you can spend some quiet time on the patios. My Mom is so happy she made...
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.
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is the perfect retirement community for vibrant living and an active lifestyle. It is a state of the art retirement community nestled in a tranquil wooded setting right next to the convenience of the Turquoise Nature Trail, Reston Town Center, and Reston Community......Read more
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I've been very happy with Arbor Terrace Fairfax. The main thing I like is they have two separate wings, one for higher functioning residents and one for lower functioning residents. Since my dad is higher...
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.
Arbor Terrace Fairfax provides the highest quality of geriatric care in the Chantilly, Virginia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored......Read more
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in South Riding, VA

The average cost of senior living in South Riding is $6,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield, VA with an average of $6,150 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Riding, VA vs. nearby cities

South Riding, VA
$6,852/mo

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

South Riding, VA
$6,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Riding vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,852/mo
$7,296/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Riding, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,781/mo
Studio
$7,123/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,436/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,487/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Riding over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Riding, 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 South Riding.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Riding

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Riding

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas

4.4
My sister is a pt at commonwealth I have been very pleased with how they communitecate with me about my sister my sister seems to be happy there. She is in the hospital right now but will return soon. She has pneumonia and is on oxygen and will be under hospice

Harpers Station Gainesville

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. Numerous reviews praise the dedication and kindness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Sunrise of Hunter Mill, the staff is described as having been there for a long time, creating consistency and familiarity. At Sunrise of Vienna, the staff goes above and beyond, offering ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. At Sunrise of Vienna, there is a wide selection of specialized activities that residents can participate in, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. At Sunrise of Hunter Mill, the w ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Sunrise of Reston Town Center, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that residents look forward to every meal. At Sunrise of Vienna, the food is described as outstand ...
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Thoughtfully maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At Sunrise of Hunter Mill, the bathrooms are pristine, and the furnishings are high-end. At Sunrise of Vienna, the recently renovated patio and dining room are highli ...
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Clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the open and regular communication between staff and their loved ones. At Sunrise of Vienna, the community director sets regular meetings with residents and their families, both in person and virtually. At Paramount Senior Living at Manassas, the staff are responsive to f ...
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Professional and attentive management. Reviews highlight the professionalism and care of the management teams at different communities. At Paramount Senior Living at Manassas, the director of nursing is accessible and attentive to patients' needs. At Harmony at Chantilly, the responsiveness of the staff is praised, with quick res ...
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South Riding review score based on 96 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 9 South Riding assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Riding 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

South Riding review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
South Riding, VA9 facilities
8.7
Stone Ridge, VA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Riding 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 96 reviews of 9 South Riding assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Riding 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.
South Riding, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Riding assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Riding assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Riding, 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 South Riding 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 South Riding that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Riding, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
88.9%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Riding 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 South Riding Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Riding, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
77.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88.9%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Riding 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 South Riding partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Riding, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
88.9%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
77.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Riding 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 South Riding communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Riding, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
88.9%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
88.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Riding 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 South Riding offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Riding, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
77.8%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
88.9%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Riding

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 South Riding protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Avalon House on Dominion Crest, Avalon House on Oakview Drive and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Riding, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near South Riding, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Riding, Virginia are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Potomac Place and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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