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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 73 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alexandria, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alexandria is about $6,936, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1120 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Alexandria, VA
The average cost of senior living in Alexandria is $6,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dumfries, VA with an average of $6,552 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alexandria, VA vs. nearby cities
Alexandria, VA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alexandria, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alexandria vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Alexandria, VA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alexandria
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alexandria
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
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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English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA
5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.
Alexandria nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexandria nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alexandria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alexandria nursing homes
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 Alexandria Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexandria nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexandria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexandria nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexandria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexandria nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alexandria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexandria, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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