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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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.
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Unfortunately my loved one was only here very briefly before her care needs increased to the point where she needed a skilled nursing facility, but overall I thought they did a good job for the level of care...
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.
Labier Assisted Living  has two small (8 residents) homes in  quiet residential neighborhoods. Specializing in taking care of people who have memory impairments, Labier Assisted Living  provides continuity of care by staff who have been employed for over 6 years and...
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I like the care that my father is getting from this caring community. It is nice to see him have personal items in his own room from his past. We have been happy with the meals that we have shared. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Thetford House is a residential assisted living home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood in Fairfax County. Thetford House has been in operation since 1999, and continues to employ many of the same staff who were there the day it opened. With a staff to resident ratio of one to four, Thetford...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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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 the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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 Wakefield, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $8,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason Neck, VA with an average of $5,979 per month.

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

Wakefield, VA
$8,629/mo

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

Wakefield, VA
$8,629/mo
U.S. national average
$4,577/mo

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

Assisted Living
$8,629/mo
$11,180/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,011/mo
Private
$6,242/mo
Studio
$7,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,361/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,500/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wakefield over time

Wakefield, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wakefield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wakefield

Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA in Fairfax, VA

5.0
My parents current live at Fair oaks and for the last couple of months I have seen them flourish. The activities are always fun and right up my parents alley! The food by Chef [name removed] is delicious. [name removed] was extremely helpful with getting my parents settled in their new place. ...
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Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston, VA

4.3
Tall Oaks has been a good experience for us overall. Some staff is ok, some are fantastic. Overall we feel like our loved one is well cared for. We chose them because it seemed like the best fit.

Sunrise at Countryside in Sterling, VA

4.3
Everybody is very helpful and attentive to my needs. The staff come and check making sure I am okay. I haven't participated in activities yet since I'm still getting myself acclimated to my new environment. So far i am very happy and satisfied with my new place.

Wakefield review score based on 396 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 396 reviews of 66 Wakefield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wakefield 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

Wakefield review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Wakefield, VA66 facilities
8.7
Long Branch, VA81 facilities
8.7
Kings Park West, VA53 facilities

Review subcategories for Wakefield 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 396 reviews of 66 Wakefield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wakefield 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.
Wakefield, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Wakefield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.3%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.8%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.1%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
65.2%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.7%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.8%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
47%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
40.9%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wakefield

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 Wakefield protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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

There are 66 assisted living facilities near Wakefield, Virginia. See the full list.

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