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Part of the Washington metropolitan area, McLean is home to around 50,000 people. Almost one in five residents are aged 65 and over, a population that is at risk for cognitive impairment. The Alzheimer’s Association states that 150,000 people living in Virginia have the disease. Quality dementia care can improve their health outcomes, and CDC statistics show that McLean had no Alzheimer’s-related deaths in 2016 and 2020.Â
Memory care communities can provide specialized care to people with cognitive impairment. Staff receive specific training that allows them to support people with dementia and offer activities proven to help with brain health. Facilities also have secure environments that assist with symptoms such as wandering.
This guide can help older adults and their families make decisions about dementia care in McLean. It has information about the benefits and drawbacks of the area, costs of senior living and resources available to seniors in McLean.
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8315 Turning Leaf Lane, Mclean, VA, 22102
"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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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..."
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1515 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA, 22101
"Nestled in the heart of McLean, Sunrise of McLean Village will offer upscale senior living with modern amenities. Each day at Sunrise of McL..."
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1620 Boro Place, Mclean, VA, 22102
"Even before you explore the enticing community of The Boro, you’ll enjoy the vibrant, spirited community culture inside The Trillium. Offeri..."
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3821 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22203
4.4
(35 reviews)
"I toured Vitality Living Arlington and it made a really good impression. They just couldn't accept my mom because she couldn't get up on her own and they needed a type of lift, so she got disqualified. But I was impressed with their facilities. I wal..."
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3520 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA, 22304
"The appearance of Sunrise of Alexandria was very good. I did not leave there with a negative impression. The rooms were very good; I like them. They were nice sized. The person who accommodated me was very informative. She gave me all the information..."
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2000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22207
4.6
(19 reviews)
"My mom was at Sunrise of Arlington. Our experience with them was very good. It worked out really, really well. Nobody stayed in bed all day. Everybody came out to do activities. They would have everybody in the big living room. One time, I actually w..."
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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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5920 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22205
3.8
(29 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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4301 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895
"I highly recommend Arden Courts of Kensington for the care of loved ones with dementia. We've been deeply appreciative of the professionalism and caring nature of their staff. They really know how to best take care of people with dementia which is a ..."
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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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11215 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD, 20854
4.0
(20 reviews)
"Brookdale Potomac was fine, it was just not what I was looking for but it was good. The community is nice, the facilities were just not as quite as open and updated as some of the other ones. In terms of amenities, they have dining services, and I th..."
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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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5901 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington, DC, 20016
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I went to Grand Oaks. When I walked in the Alzheimer's facility, I thought it was great. I really liked it. It's more expensive, but I just thought they had a great Alzheimer's facility there. They have too many perks that we can't afford to pay for ..."
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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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5111 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC, 20008
4.1
(16 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue. The tour guide was very informative, thoughtful, and pleasant. The staff seemed that way as well. The facility is a city facility, so there was not as much outdoor space, and it felt a little bit more cramped. ..."
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900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA, 22203
4.0
(19 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, The Jefferson takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent ye..."
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5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I went to Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights to tour, I also had friends from church who live there. The staff was very attentive, and the room that my friend was in was lovely. They also seemed to provide a lot of support and care for the gentle..."
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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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1330 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Ready for retirement living that makes you say WOW? It’s waiting for you in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. Here, you’ll find a diver..."
READ MOREThe Division of Licensing Programs, part of the Virginia Department of Social Services, licenses memory care communities in McLean and the rest of the state. Regular inspections are conducted to make sure facilities follow laws and regulations designed to protect residents' health and well-being.
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Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care in McLean costs an average of $7,435 per month.
McLean’s memory care costs are substantially higher than both the state and national averages. Virginia’s average sits at $6,563, and the U.S. average is lower still, at $5,625. McLean is also more expensive than nearby cities. At $7,125 per month, Charlottesville’s costs are the closest to McLean’s. Winchester and Richmond have similar averages of $6,269 and $6,126, respectively. Lynchburg is the most affordable city; seniors there pay just $5,781 per month.Â
McLean
$7,435
Virginia
$6,563
United States
$5,625
Winchester
$6,269
Richmond
$6,126
Charlottesville
$7,125
Lynchburg
$5,781
Older adults may choose a different senior care option, depending on the services they need. Most options are more affordable than memory care, as they don't have the same level of specialized services. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice at $2,282 per month. Both in-home care and home health care average $5,339 monthly, significantly less than memory care. Assisted living costs an average of $5,948, also less than memory care. Nursing home care is the only option less affordable than memory care. A semi private nursing home room costs $11,467 monthly.
Memory Care
$7,435
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,282
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Note: Data for McLean was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.
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.
Mclean 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 Mclean, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
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Mclean Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit ourMemory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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