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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Virginia is $5,222, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Ambar area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ambar, VA

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Photo of The Villa at Suffield Meadows
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8.9
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7 reviews
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The activities are so interactive and enjoyable for residents. Food is great and accommodating to residents. Staff listens to staff requests and needs and adjusts so residents are happy. A clean facility and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Villa at Suffield Meadows initially opened its doors for operation in 2010. The Villa provided Fauquier and surrounding communities with luxurious residential and assisted living options. Set on more than three acres and surrounded by the established, 55+ scenic neighborhood of Suffield...
Photo of Sunrise of Connecticut Ave
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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22 reviews
8.9
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22 reviews
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2026 will mark my husband’s third year at Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue, I visit him everyday, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the consistency of care and the range of ways my husband has been helped...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue has been serving the Nation's Capital with quality assisted living and memory care programs since 2003. We are conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, museums and shopping. Our tenured leadership team has...
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Photo of The Kensington Reston
22 Photos available
8.9
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10 reviews
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I would definitely recommend The Kensington. If you are looking for a very high touch, personable experience for your family member and yourself this is the place to be
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Bethesda
1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.9
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16 reviews
8.9
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We were especially appreciative of the end of life care offered by Sunrise at Bethesda. They paired seamlessly with the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA), to make my brother's death dignified and peaceful
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Sunrise of Bethesda, located northwest of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, our residents receive the highest level of care inside our community while enjoying access to some of the nation's premiere hospitals, located just minutes away.Our beautiful community offers assisted living and...
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Photo of Great Falls Memory Care by Artis
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
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We have been so impressed with everyone at Great Falls and feel so lucky that my uncle has such great care. The people are so kind and caring. He seems to really enjoy the activities and has settled in well.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Artis of Great Falls Memory Care by Artis is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. Great Falls Assisted Living is located in Northern Virginia near historical landmarks, Great Falls National Park, and North Point...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Ridge
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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69 reviews
8.7
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I really liked Brookdale. And I think my sister did too. I've recommended Brookdale to several folks. They did have an issue with her sink and she could not use it for a month. Her room was a decent size and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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Photo of Cambridge Gardens
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8.7
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65 reviews
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Very well pleased with everything except I am still waiting on a copy of the contract and no response on phone calls text messages and emails on information I need to submit to the Veterans Administration....
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.
Welcome to Cambridge Gardens Assisted LivingDiscover the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens, where comfort, care, and connection come together in the heart of Lee’s Hill. Just moments from shops, entertainment, and trusted medical services, our single-level, maintenance-free community is...
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Photo of Brookdale Woodward Estates
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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Very nice facility, people are very professional in their handling of the residents. The food service is very good. Noone looks like the in the need nourishment.
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.
Our community in Bowie, Md., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common experiences, such as career...
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Photo of Sunrise at Silas Burke House
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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The campus is extremely well laid out for accessibility and everyday living. It is cheerfully appointed and clean. The staff is very professional, highly competent, and friendly. [name removed] and [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Vienna
77 Photos available
8.6
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23 reviews
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Also the people at Sunrise were very nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to make [Name Removed] comfortable. I would stop in for breakfast and lunch and even dinner. They were happy to have me and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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Photo of Morningside House of Spotsylvania
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
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Unfortunately we were not there for much longer than 2 months. However overall, all of the staff were fantastic, very friendly and the level of care received was far better than the surrounding options.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania is the leading memory care assisted living community serving Spotsylvania County and the greater Fredericksburg, Virginia area. Unlike communities that offer only a "wing" of memory care rooms, Morningside House was designed and built exclusively for residents...
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Photo of Harper's Station Memory Care
11 Photo available
1919 Floor plans available
8.6
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16 reviews
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What sold us on Harper station was that all three meals are prepared for Independent Living folks. Also, the fact that you can bring in nursing Aid assistance in small time increments into your independent...
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.
Photo of Spring Oak at Warrenton
44 Photos available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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They work very hard and are very friendly but have multiple tasks so service is not always what was expected or promised. But for the price, this facility is satisfactory. This is our second facility and the...
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.
Spring Oak Warrenton is an all-inclusive assisted living community located in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia. Our dedicated team of professionals at Spring Oak of Warrenton truly value and respect the individuality of each our residents. Our staff has been carefully hand- picked so that you can...
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of Potomac
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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Staff is very attentive, compassionate and professional. They encourage residents to participate in the many activities offered.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Artis of Potomac is proud to be 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. Artis of Potomac is located close to Congressional Country Club and Glenstone Museum, near Great Falls, Glen Echo and TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. Nearby shopping at West?eld Montgomery Mall, Tysons Corner I and II, Friendship...
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Photo of Morningside House of Fredericksburg
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.6
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The Staff is very responsive to our needs and keeps us well informed on the progress of our family member. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is located in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County, just 53 miles south of Washington DC. The community is conveniently located to Central Park Shopping Center and near Quantico Marine Corps Base.Residents of Morningside House of Fredericksburg enjoy private...
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Photo of Cogir of Potomac
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44 Floor plans available
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So far our experience has been great being about one month. We would rate a 5. What we like the most about the community is the excellent food, the cleanliness of the facility, the courtyard and everyone is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Harmony at Enterprise
66 Photos available
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The care has been fabulous. She has gained weight which she desperately needed. She is in memory care and seems to really love the staff.
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.
Harmony at Enterprise offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a welcoming community.Located in Bowie, Maryland, we offer comfortable apartments, inviting spaces, and daily experiences, life here feels easy and engaging.Here, support is always close, and connections help...
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Photo of Aarondale Community
1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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They were amazing and I'd highly recommend them. It was my sister that was at Aarondale and she was only there for five weeks. She was on hospice for pancreatic cancer. So I can't speak to amenities social...
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.
Experience Senior Care at AarondaleSurrounded by lovely gardens and a meticulously landscaped setting in Springfield, Virginia, Aarondale stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted...
Photo of Renaissance of Annandale
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Working with [name removed] to find a place for my mom was a great experience. He was patient, listened and helped us understand what’s most important for her at this time. Tons of great insight and support...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Benchmark at Alexandria
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Mom went to Memory Care and the unit was nice. Unfortunately Mom wasn't healthy enough to do much but they definitely tried to get her involved. We had a few hiccups with moving her in and billing. Location...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Kensington Park Senior Living
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8.5
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All of them are a 5! We love KP and are so glad Mom is there. The Staff are all just wonderful. Very caring, kind, friendly, attentive, absolutely super. The residents are great. And the food is lovely. The...
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.
At Kensington Park Retirement Community, our services and setting are as unique as the residents we serve. Whether you are seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's/ Memory Care, Kensington Park is designed to provide an encouraging and comprehensive continuum of services. ...
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Photo of Sunrise of Chevy Chase
2424 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.5
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22 reviews
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Sunrise of Chevy Chase has met my mom's growing needs. The staff is very kind and attentive. The administration is also very accessible and flexible to meet the needs of their clients.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...
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Photo of The Ridge at Sterling
99 Photos available
8.5
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69 reviews
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69 reviews
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The staff is very nice, which made our decision easy. Plus, the rooms are much larger than the competition, making the stay even better.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in the heart of Sterling, Virginia, The Ridge at Sterling offers a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Formerly known as Pacifica Senior Living Sterling, this community provides beautifully designed, pet-friendly...
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Photo of Chancellor's Village
1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.4
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69 reviews
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The meals are excellent. Waitresses are wonderful and certainly skilled and dealing with the elderly. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Other residents are also friendly and helpful when answering...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Chancellor's Village has been a part of Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1991. We have over 85 years of combined senior experience. We are located on 15 acre wooded campus, between Washington, DC & Richmond, VA. Chancellor's Village offers both independent and assisted living to suit your...
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Photo of Sunrise Braddock Glen
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.4
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29 reviews
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Braddock Glen is outstanding in every way and my mother (resident) and I could not be more pleased with the staff, management and facility. The residents are happy and friendly. The staff is on top of every...
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.
Braddock Glen in Fairfax, Virginia is a warm and friendly low-cost assisted living community where every resident receives personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, community setting from long-tenured team members. We are...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ambar, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $5,222 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,222/mo$5,847/mo10.7% below national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Nursing Homes
Virginia:$5,222/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:10.7% below national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ambar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ambar

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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Lavender Hills 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.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Ambar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ambar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ambar, 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 Ambar 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 Ambar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ambar, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ambar 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 Ambar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ambar, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ambar 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 Ambar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ambar, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ambar 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 Ambar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ambar, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ambar 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 Ambar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ambar, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.6%
0.4%
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