The average cost of memory care in Fairfax County is $8,504 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...
To help you with your search, browse the 60 reviews below for memory care facilities in Fairfax County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Fairfax County 4.15 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Arlington County with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 22 families in Fairfax County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Fairfax County, call (855) 948-3865.
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3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA, 22309
4.2
(36 reviews)
"My father has moved into Spring Hills Mount Vernon. It's an excellent place. The staff is very nice and personable. It's well kept, clean, and organized. He's comfortable there. They got him involved in Bingo, they got him active in their daily activ..."
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2980 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA, 20171
4.6
(25 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Harmony at Chantilly. The staff member was just a wonderful, wonderful person. She helped me a lot. She was so knowledgeable and very, very helpful in all sorts of ways. The place was absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean,..."
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6541 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA, 22150
4.2
(28 reviews)
"I went to Sunrise of Springfield. The people were nice. I really like that place. It stuck with me because the staff calls every now and then, and that's good too. It's important that they follow up. I remember that the people who live there do pictu..."
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9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060
4.3
(24 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
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1778 Fountain Drive, Reston, VA, 20190
4.2
(25 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise at Reston Town Center. They showed me the schedule of activities that they perform. When I got there, it was lunchtime, so they may have other things going on, but right at that point, everybody was seated at a long table, and they w..."
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7104 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA, 22003
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Arden Courts of Annandale was an excellent facility. It's well run, seemed very caring, clean, they had lots of activities for folks with memory care, and they're very organized. It was created in two sections for different stages of people in their ..."
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2863 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA, 22124
4.3
(16 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
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8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, VA, 22079
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My mom has been living in this facility for the past 6 months and I couldn't be happier. the entire staff is super friendly and all the services are above grade!! I look forward to coming to see my mother on a weekly basis for a long time...."
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6669 Gouthier Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042
5.0
(8 reviews)
"We chose Rembrandt Assisted Living for my husband because it's like a home. The administrator, Rene, is one-half of the husband-wife team. He's a physical therapist, and he's dealt with senior citizens for 30 years. He's very hands-on. His wife, Jenn..."
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3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033
"SAD! I recently visited a relative at Sunrise of Fair Oaks in the Memory Unit and I was sicken by the way they treat the elderly-without a voice. Shoving food in their mouths, wiping their faces so roughly, no care.The place stinks with a foul smell-..."
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8315 Turning Leaf Lane, Mclean, VA, 22102
4.6
(10 reviews)
"My father is a reminiscent resident on the 3rd floor at Sunrise McLean since June 2021 as part of their 6-week Road to Home Program to recover from surgery. He was weak & frail but, the staff brought him back to being healthy & vibrant again. The dis..."
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12469 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA, 22033
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My dad has moved into Arden Courts of Fair Oaks. This place only does memory care. They're fantastic. He progressed very quickly. We had decided on this place, but the staff was able to move him in earlier than we had planned on because he needed it,..."
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12052 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA, 20190
3.7
(20 reviews)
"My husband is in Tall Oaks Assisted Living. He's in memory care. They have people that do haircuts, they have doctors that come in, podiatrists come in, we've had psychiatrists involved with him, and they have a GP here that works with him. You can g..."
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8033 Holland Road, Alexandria, VA, 22306
"My brother-in-law was in Sunrise at Mount Vernon for about 2 weeks. He was in memory care. His room was very cozy, warm, and friendly. I felt the same way about the staff. They're very accommodating and very accessible. Unfortunately, my brother-in-l..."
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9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22031
4.4
(13 reviews)
"I attended the tour at The Virginian, and it was quite good. It's a superb tour. Knowledgeable tour guide. Answered all my questions fully. Absolutely no negatives. Kevin was the person who dealt with me, and he was fantastic. With regards to the ove..."
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2222 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, 20191
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Hunter’s Woods at Trails Edge is a state-of-the-art retirement community nestled in a tranquil wooded setting right next to the convenience ..."
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9619 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, 22015
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
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3236 Locker Street, Falls Church, VA, 22042
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Paragon Assisted Living – Potomac House Falls Church Community welcome residents into warm home settings, care for them with respect and dev..."
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9207 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, 22031
"Located in the beautiful residential area of Fairfax County, just 30 minutes from Washington, DC, Sunrise of Fairfax provides the very best ..."
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1728 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA, 22101
"Our secure building features an award-winning layout, where residents move about freely through a continuous walkway. The floor-to-ceiling w..."
READ MOREThere are 1.1 million residents living in Fairfax County, Virginia and more than 13 percent of its population is made up of seniors aged 65 and older. Many seniors in the area require specialized care for dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects about 150,000 seniors in the state.Â
There are 18 memory care facilities in Fairfax County that provide supportive services and residential care to seniors with dementia. In Virginia, these facilities are officially classified as assisted living facilities and are subject to similar rules and regulations as those that provide basic assisted living services to seniors. The Virginia Department of Social Services is responsible for monitoring all assisted living facilities in the state.Â
Memory Care costs in Fairfax County start around $8,112 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Fairfax County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
District Of Columbia County
$10,462
Alexandria City
$8,916
Fairfax County
$8,112
Fairfax City
$8,000
Arlington County
$7,419
Prince William County
$7,159
Montgomery County
$7,086
US
$5,694
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
Fairfax County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Fairfax County, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
Fairfax County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Robert at Reston
4
Review of Sunrise at Reston Town Center
I toured Sunrise at Reston Town Center. They showed me the schedule of activities that they perform. When I got there, it was lunchtime, so they may have other things going on, but right at that...
Provider response
Hi Robert, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Reston Town Center. We...
Memory Care
Janet
4
Review of Tall Oaks Assisted Living LC
My husband is in Tall Oaks Assisted Living. He's in memory care. They have people that do haircuts, they have doctors that come in, podiatrists come in, we've had psychiatrists involved with him...
Memory Care
Eric
5
Review of The Virginian
I attended the tour at The Virginian, and it was quite good. It's a superb tour. Knowledgeable tour guide. Answered all my questions fully. Absolutely no negatives. Kevin was the person who dealt...
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