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10 Best Nursing Homes in Arlington County, VA

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Arlington County 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 96 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Arlington County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Arlington County is about $7,133, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1500 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Arlington County, VA

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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.
At Woodside Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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.
Deanwood Rehab & Wellness Center is a 296 bed facility that prides it's self on providing quality,compassionate care in a secure setting. Our goal is to help our residents improve their functional ability and independence.Our staff of medical specialists,nurse,social workers, and...
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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.
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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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Arlington County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Arlington County is $7,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $7,121 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Arlington County, VA
$7,120/mo

Nursing homes costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Arlington County, VA
$7,120/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Arlington County, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,164/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,120/mo

Nursing homes costs in Arlington County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,983/mo
Studio
$7,658/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,970/mo

Senior living costs in Arlington County 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: Arlington County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArlington County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,120/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,008/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,164/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,027/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Arlington County, VA:$7,120/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Arlington County, VA:$6,008/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Arlington County, VA:$7,164/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Arlington County, VA:$5,027/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Arlington County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlington County 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.

Arlington County, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Arlington County, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Arlington County 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 median 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
Arlington County, VA$7,193/mo$6,914/mo+4.0%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,508/mo+9.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Arlington County, VA
2024 average cost:$7,193/mo
2023 average cost:$6,914/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,024/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Arlington County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Arlington County

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.

Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Arlington County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington County, 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 Arlington County 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 Arlington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Arlington County 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 Arlington County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arlington County 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 Arlington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
59%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington County 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 Arlington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington County 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 Arlington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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