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Assisted living costs in Waldon Woods average about $7,071 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 429 communities in Waldon Woods. Our detailed directory has 8569 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Alexandria and Silver Spring.

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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Excellent care, knowledge and professionalism is what I have experienced at this facility. Facility is very clean, staffs are friendly. Lots of activities
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.
At Springtime Home IV, senior citizens looking for assisted living in Mitchellville, MD will find the highest level of Alzheimer's care offered in the state. Families and friends of elderly persons also will receive all the resources they need to help them understand how the aging brain works. We...
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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.
Angels Alert Care, IncAngels Alert Care, Inc is located in Lanham, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides qualified care to you in a location that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Lanham appreciate all that Prince George's County has to offer in the...
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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.
Pinnacle Assisted Living Pinnacle Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the beautiful contemporary city of Springdale, Maryland in Prince George County. The area is vibrant with many activities that the seniors get to enjoy. The seniors can go shopping whenever they want using the...
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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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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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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: 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.
At Anointing Hands Home Care (AHHC), we strive to provide care that supersedes! At AHHC, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of our residents. AHHC promotes good health and genuine care for all residents by striving to improve quality of life and pledging to offer exceptional...
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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.
Cresthaven is a small, female only senior care home located in the unincorporated area of Silver Spring, Maryland, which is located in Montgomery County. Silver Spring is a bustling business hub adorned with many parks and recreation areas, including sections of Rock Creek Park, which is well...
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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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We LOVED it, and so did my Dad! The facility is a mansion, the staff are SO patient & wonderful! When no other residential nursing home would take Dad, they did. And they took excellent care of him, and saw...
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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My mother has received wonderful care at Yellow Bank. The caregivers have met her where she is in her illness and provided tender, loving 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.
Assisted Living at Yellow Bank is a great facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland. We are located in a beautiful quiet residential area. We are committed to providing excellent service for the elderly. Our facility has a home-like feeling offering furnished private and semi private rooms. We have a...
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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
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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I am so very happy with the care my mother gets here, there are only 4 residents so the individual one-on-one care is fabulous. They take my mother out shopping with them, I know she is secure in a home...
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.
Photo of Benevolent Care II
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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Safety, cleanliness, attentive staff, homemade meals, and resident happiness were used to evaluate many assisted living facilities and Assisted Living of Potomac ranked the highest for us. We could not be...
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.
Assisted Living of Potomac is a senior care home that is located in the affluent city of Potomac, MD and in Montgomery county. Potomac gets its name for its close location to the famous Potomac River. It is also home to Bear Island. The group home setting is just a short walk to Watts Branch Park...
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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.
Our home caters only to a small group of seniors, this allows our qualified staff to pay the utmost attention to their needs and wants. We customize our programs, menus, and activities to each individual. We offer a worry free atmosphere that allows peace of mind, not only for the resident but...
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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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I am very pleased with it. I can't say enough nice things about Marie the owner, and all of the other families seem to be very comfortable with her as well. It's very clean, and the staff is small so 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.
Monique's Home Assisted LivingMonique's Home Assisted Living is a senior care home that's located in Prince George's county, Beltsville, MD. Care is provided in a group home setting. The quaint community is located within a humid subtropical climate that creates hot summers and mild-to-cool...
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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: 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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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.
At Silver Spring Assisted Living, great care begins with attention. Our stair-free residence accommodates 5 residents in 3 private rooms, 1 companion/shared room for 2, in a delightful dining setting, an expanded living/activity room, a long with a compassionate staff.We provide care that to...
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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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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Bowie assisted living has been a real life-saver! We were struggling to find a place for mom for the money we had available to spend. This has been an easy transition compared to everything else we have...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bowie Spring Assisted Living Bowie Spring Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Bowie, Maryland in Prince George's County. Bowie is situated with convenient access to Washington D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore for all the excitement of big city life. However, the city of Bowie itself...
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I am happy with the care from this community for my mom. It is a home that is giving her great care. They offer activities and she really does enjoy the music a lot. The community is clean and always nice to...
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.
The mythological land of Avalon was a magical place where everyone lived in peace and harmony. Well, our Avalon is the same home, we welcome all guests and visitors to see what makes our residence different from the rest. Having served the needs of the elderly for almost 20 years, Avalon has...
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Cost of assisted living in Waldon Woods, VA

The average cost of senior living in Waldon Woods is $7,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arlington, VA with an average of $6,682 per month.

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

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

Assisted living costs in Waldon Woods, VA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

Waldon Woods, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Waldon Woods, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waldon Woods 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waldon Woods, 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%
Waldon Woods, 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 Waldon Woods, 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 Waldon Woods.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waldon Woods

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waldon Woods

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

Communication between families and staff. Many reviews mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Sunrise of Alexandria, and Spring Hills Mount Vernon. Residents' families appreciate being kept informed about care needs and any chang ...
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Thoughtfully designed activities. Several reviews highlight the impact of well-planned activities on residents' happiness and engagement at their communities, including Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Aarondale Community, and Heatherwood Retirement Community. Activities such as flower arranging, bingo, and social events help residen ...
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Exceptional food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food and dining experiences are consistently mentioned as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities, as seen at Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and The Landing at Alexandria. Chefs accommodate ...
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Highly responsive and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the compassionate and attentive nature of staff members at their communities, including Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and Paul Spring Community. Staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel safe, respected, and well-cared for.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in residents' living spaces and common areas, as seen at Aarondale Community, Spring Hills Mount Vernon, and Paul Spring Community. Communal spaces and landscaping are regularly updated and well-maintained.
Frequent staffing changes. Some reviews mention challenges with staff turnover and inconsistency in care, as evidenced at Sunrise of Alexandria, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and Harmony at Spring Hill. Communities are working to address these issues, but families should be prepared for potential changes in care ...
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Waldon Woods review score based on 1,652 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1652 reviews of 429 Waldon Woods assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waldon Woods 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

Waldon Woods review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Waldon Woods, VA429 facilities
8.4
Arlington, VA287 facilities
8.3
Fort Belvoir, VA180 facilities

Review subcategories for Waldon Woods 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 1,652 reviews of 429 Waldon Woods assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waldon Woods 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.
Waldon Woods, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Waldon Woods assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldon Woods assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldon Woods, 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 Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waldon Woods

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Hills Mount Vernon, Avalon House on Woodacre Drive and Avalon House on Oakview Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waldon Woods, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 429 assisted living facilities near Waldon Woods, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Waldon Woods, Virginia are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, 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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