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Residential care homes in Fairfax 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 Fairfax is $4,855 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 437 care homes in Fairfax and read 1539 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Gaithersburg and Reston.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Fairfax, VA

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ABOUT SUREHEALTH ASSISTED LIVING SureHealth Assisted Living provides the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and more. Family owned and operated, SureHealth Assisted Living takes pride in the provision of...
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We chose Anel Assisted Living because there are multiple nice seating areas, many windows with lots of light. Mom's room is very big. We were also told initially that this was a Medicaid waiver facility,...
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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.
Angel Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the Charles County city of Waldorf, MD. Our community falls right in line with the tranquil setting that Waldorf creates, and that includes having plenty of trees throughout our grounds. Life is not complicated at Angel Assisted Living...
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House of Joseph, LLC. is an Assisted Living Facility, licensed to provide personal care services for senior residents. The primary goal of our community is to offer an alternative to traditional nursing facilities. Here, we provide a comfortable environment, with a qualified staff dedicated to...
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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.
Ammahl Home offers private or semi-private accommodations for seniors 62 and older who need assistance with two or more "activities of daily living", in-house and outdoor leisure in a pleasant and comfortable family environment. Ammahl Homes are family owned and managed by two sisters: Leela and...
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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
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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.
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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For activities, our family member passed after being there for 5 days and was not able to participate in any activities. Value/Price - we paid community fee + 1st month for 5 days in the facility so for us...
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.
Cedar Tree Assisted Living is a gorgeous community in Waldorf, Maryland. We pride ourselves in being one of the finest senior communities in the state, allowing all of our residents the chance to live independently without giving up on their security. We work with most insurance companies to...
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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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The caregivers deliver wonderful care for my mom. The community is very clean and welcoming. They keep it very updated. They offer a variety of healthy food options which my mom is fine with. The management...
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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.
CR Care of Laurel CR Care of Laurel, a senior care home in Laurel, Prince George's County, MD is located midway between Washington D.C and Baltimore. We are on the banks of Patuxent River and in the City of Horses, where horse racing events in places such as the Laurel Park Racecourse are the...
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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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My wife and I are very happy here. I have lived here since [date removed]. We looked at multiple houses before we choose The Brookeville House. Staff keeps the Brookeville House amazing! The staff, without...
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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Were pleased with the experience and level of care for our love one. The staff and owner are extremely helpful and friendly. Each unexpected visit at the home our love one and home were clean. Our family is...
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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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Review of RIDERVILLE ASSISTED LIVING, LL by [name removed], M.ED., ED.S To Whom it May Concern: It is my pleasure to highly recommend Riderville Assisted Living, LL home as a wonderful place for...
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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.
Riderville is a residential care home located in Laurel, MD, which serves Prince George's County. Laurel is located hAssisted Living way between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, so it gives visiting relatives and friends plenty of entertainment options in either direction. The town itself is very...
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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.
Integrated Healthcare ServicesIntegrated Healthcare Services is a senior care home located in the region of Laurel, Maryland in the great Montgomery County. Our home has been strategically located in this region because of its beautiful scenery and favorable weather conditions. Seniors are very...
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Integrated Healthcare ServicesIntegrated Healthcare Services is a residential care home in Laurel, MD, located in Prince George's County. This charming town is located right in the middle of Baltimore and Washington, DC along the Patuxent River. Although Laurel is small, it has a lot to offer...
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The owner is very pleasant. She takes care to provide my father the care that he needs. He is improving greatly since leaving the rehab facility. I am pleased to have my father here. It's a really nice place...
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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.
My Parents Place is dedicated providing cost effective, quality care, while respecting the personal integrity of our residents. Our team of qualified professionals will nurture a foundation of independence, individuality, and dignity.
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My sister and I are so happy to have found CrCare of Bond Mill. Our mom was living with us for some time, but her mental health and overall health was deteriorating and our ability to take care of her was...
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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.
CR Care of BondMill CR Care of BondMill is a residential care home located in beautiful Laurel, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Our picturesque community is located near beautiful High Ridge Park, along the Patuxent River. Laurel, Maryland is situated at the mid-way point in between...
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My husband has been at CREATUS for a year on [date removed]. I wanted him to be nearby so I could easily visit, and in a personal & homelike setting so that he wouldn't be confused by a lot of staff turnover...
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.
CREATUS Adult Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Forestville, MD and in Prince Georges county. Forestville is just a short drive to the famous Potomac River and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offering an ease of...
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How fortunate I was to find Brookeville House for my Dad. Making the decision to move a loved one out of their home is difficult for all involved. After a few falls it became apparent that Dad (86) could no...
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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.
Brookeville House LLC A New Approach to Assisted Living' Come live the life you deserve at the Brookeville House Assisted Living! We are an executive custom home situated on two beautiful acres in Brookeville Md. Here at the Brookeville House we want you to have your independence and a choice...
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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.
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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Home for Precious Gems is located at 9818 Ambler Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD. 20774. We are in the Rambling Hills neighborhood. HFPG is not a franchise or part of a national chain. We have been licensed for 5 bed capacity since July 2017. The community we are located bolsters single family homes of...

Cost of care homes in Fairfax, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $4,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include George Mason, VA with an average of $4,855 per month.

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

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

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

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

Residential care home costs in Fairfax, VA, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Fairfax 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: Fairfax, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax, 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
Fairfax, VA:$4,855/mo
Virginia:$5,926/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in Fairfax, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairfax 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 Fairfax, VA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in Fairfax 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfax, VA$4,545/mo$4,369/mo+4.0%
National$4,801/mo$4,687/mo+2.4%
Fairfax, VA
2024 average cost:$4,545/mo
2023 average cost:$4,369/mo
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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 Fairfax

Recent reviews for residential care home in Fairfax

Marians Assisted Living in Glen Burnie, MD

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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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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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Amazing Life Assisted Living Services in Fort Washington, MD

4.9
With Covid it's been difficult to get in, but I think they're doing a great job. You will find a very caring staff. They seem to really care about the needs of their patients, and they are extremely friendly and cooperative. The food is delicious. I don't think you could find a happier ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and care shown by staff members at various communities. At Avalon House on Dominion Crest, the caregivers went 'above and beyond' to ensure a delightful experience for residents and their families. At Avalon House on Cawdor Court, the long-term relat ...
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Warm, homelike environments. Many residents and families express appreciation for the cozy, welcoming atmosphere at their communities. For instance, at Avalon House on Cawdor Court, the feeling of 'home' was emphasized, with residents enjoying the 'quiet home with good personal care' and 'home-cooked meals every day'.
Customized care plans for residents. Several reviews mention the individualized attention and care plans provided at different communities. At Avalon House on Laburnum Street, one family was especially grateful for the 'day-to-day issues' being handled, allowing them to 'just spend time with their dad'.
Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and frequent communication is a key feature mentioned in many reviews. For example, at Avalon House on Oakview Drive, families appreciated being 'involved and helpful with problem solving,' and at Avalon House on Cawdor Court, caregivers were praised for 'updating [families] frequently ...
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Thoughtfully organized common spaces. Reviews note the importance of well-organized common spaces for socializing and engaging in activities. For instance, at Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, residents enjoyed the 'lovely Sharon as the head of the house' and the 'beautiful house and yard' that provided a 'warm and welcoming' enviro ...
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Considerate and flexible care options. Some reviews mention the flexibility of care options available at communities, such as specialized diets and scheduling accommodations. For example, at Avalon House on Dominion Crest, one family appreciated the 'home cooked meals every day' and 'accommodating nature of caregivers'.
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Related senior services in Fairfax, Virginia

In Fairfax, Virginia, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Fairfax is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Fairfax include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Fairfax has fair biking infrastructure and is relatively walkable.

Fairfax offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

The city of Fairfax offers many arts and cultural opportunities throughout the year. Every week the City of Fairfax Commision of the Arts puts on a free film screening at the community center, known as Art Screen. The commission also holds an annual free performance of the Virginia Opera at the Sherwood Community Center. For senior history buffs, Fairfax boasts a number of museums and libraries where residents can learn about the city’s storied past.

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Avalon House on Oakview Drive, Avalon House on Woodacre Drive and Magnolia House Assisted Living are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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