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Residential care homes in Alcova Heights often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Alcova Heights is $4,855 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 471 care homes in Alcova Heights and read 1617 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bowie, Washington and Gaithersburg.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Alcova Heights, VA

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Photo of Emerald Assisted Living
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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
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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My only issue was that I had difficulty understanding the staff at times. No fault on their part, just I'm used to a north Carolina accent and the staff had a Jamaican accent. Everyone was very nice to my...
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: Residential Care Home
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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 The Residences at Lynn House
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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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.
Dawes House is located in the stunning Alexandria City, Virginia in Arlington County. We are located in a safe and upscale neighborhood perfect for a group home setting. Many beautiful trees that bring about a cool breeze enclose our community. We are committed to providing seniors with...
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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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 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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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.
We Care For Our Senior Citizens!- We provide personal care that is effective and professional.- We focus on Individual care for our residents.- Home based environment to give warmth and comfortOur missionMickey Home Care allows seniors to live safely and comfortably where they most feel like at...
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I am so thankful , as are all the members of our family and our friends at Crystal Gardens and staffs were there when Mama needs care. My mom is happy with the staffs , they have sing a long, music therapy ,...
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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.
Crystal Gardens Assisted Living facility is a one level home for the elderly, we are licensed for 8 Residents,we have private rooms with shared shower bathrooms, 2 rooms with its own shower bathrooms, our facility has a nice garden where we can sit during summer and enjoy seeing the passing cars...
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Photo of Potomac Homes Assisted Living
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 Harvard Knolls LLC
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Harvard Knolls Community Residence Facility, features family-style living in a residential setting for seniors. We provide 24-hour assisted living services by trained staff. Our facility accommodates up to 3 residents who enjoy a quality lifestyle with group association, yet still receive the...
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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 Crystal Gardens Assisted Living House #2
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My Mother lived there for the last 2 years. I can't say enough good things about Crystal Gardens Staff and facilities. She was so well taken care of that I didn't have to worry about her care at all. I...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Crystal Gardens Assisted Living II, is a two level assisted living facility, licensed for 8 Residents,with 3 shared rooms,and 2 private rooms, has 2 1/2 bathrooms, the facility is conveniently situated inside the beltway . The facility is a family owned and operated , with 2 staff at day time to...
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Birchwood Group Home IBirchwood Group Home I is a group home located in the unincorporated town of Oxon Hill, MD, in Prince George's County, and considered to be a suburb of Washington, DC. Located directly on the Potomac River, Oxon Hill is a short drive to the national attractions of DC and is...
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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.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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My loved one has really enjoyed her stay at this community, the staff have all been excellent at providing great around the clock care to my loved one. My mother really is enjoying her dinning experience and...
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.
Tysons Woods is a highly celebrated assisted living facility located in beautiful downtown Vienna, Virginia. The home is nestled in a cozy little suburban area, just a short distance away from a large shopping center and the downtown historic part of the city. The home prides itself in offering...
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My father was a resident at Mike-William Assisted Living Facility Oxon-Hi. I loved the manager. The facility was very clean. The staff was attentive. The food was good. This facility is professionally run,...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Mike-William Assisted Living Facility Oxon-Hi is located in Oxen Hill, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides the support that you are seeking in an area that is a suburb of Washington, D.C.. Those who spend time in Oxen Hill appreciate all that it provides in terms of...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 Tysons Woods II
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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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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: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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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Cost of care homes in Alcova Heights, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alcova Heights is $4,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey's Crossroads, VA with an average of $4,855 per month.

Residential care home costs in Alcova Heights, VA, vs. state and national averages

Alcova Heights, VA
$4,855/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in Alcova Heights, VA, vs. other senior living options

$8,359/mo
Residential Care Home
$4,855/mo

Residential care home costs in Alcova Heights, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Private
$5,384/mo

Senior living costs in Alcova Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alcova Heights, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlcova Heights, VAVirginiaU.S.
Residential Care Home$4,855/mo$5,926/mo$5,079/mo
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
Residential Care Home
Alcova Heights, VA:$4,855/mo
Virginia:$5,926/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Alcova Heights, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alcova Heights, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alcova Heights, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in Alcova Heights, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in Alcova Heights 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.

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Residential care home cost trends in Alcova Heights, VA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in Alcova Heights 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 2 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
Alcova Heights, VA$4,545/mo$4,369/mo+4.0%
National$4,801/mo$4,687/mo+2.4%
Alcova Heights, VA
2024 average cost:$4,545/mo
2023 average cost:$4,369/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,801/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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What families are saying about residential care home in Alcova Heights

Recent reviews for residential care home in Alcova Heights

Sunflower Hill in Westminster, MD

5.0
They were great, when she was there. The people were great, I wish she was still there. It was clean and they took good care of her.

Marians Assisted Living in Glen Burnie, MD

5.0
Marianne's Assisted Living has been phenominal. My mother has been there for 3 years. The facility takes them to outtings such as bowling, outdoor singing presentations. During the day time if your mom is able they go to the senior center to have interactions there. In addition occasionally ...
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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized and attentive care for specific dietary needs. Several reviews highlight the individualized care provided by staff at various communities, ensuring that residents with specific dietary requirements receive their preferred meals. At Avalon House on Gelston Circle, for instance, the staff worked closely with a dietician to cater to a residen ...
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Supportive and compassionate staff members. Residents and their families express appreciation for the kindness and caring nature of staff members at their communities. Reviews for Avalon House on Dominion Crest mention the lengths that caregivers went to make their loved ones feel comfortable and content, offering emotional support and ...
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Individualized care plans and attention for unique needs. Reviews praise the ability of staff to attend to the individual needs of residents, tailoring care plans to suit their specific circumstances. For example, at Avalon House on Dominion Crest, staff members accommodated a resident's desire for more physical activities to help improve her mobilit ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Communities offering a wide range of activities that cater to residents' interests and encourage socialization are frequently mentioned in reviews. Residents of Avalon House on Dominion Crest look forward to activities like movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, fostering a stron ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Many families express satisfaction with clear, frequent communication between their loved ones and staff members at their communities. For instance, the community director at Avalon House on Dominion Crest regularly scheduled meetings with senior residents and their families to discuss care pl ...
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Highly trained and professional staff capable of handling complex care situations. Reviews suggest that communities employ skilled and dedicated staff capable of managing complex care situations, such as dementia or physical disabilities, with dignity and respect. At Mike-William Assisted Living Facility Oxon-Hi, the facility manager demonstrated a deep understanding of the ...
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Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, Avalon House on Oakview Drive and Magnolia House Assisted Living are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Alcova Heights, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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