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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Arlington, VA for 2024

There are 35 Memory Care Facilities in the Arlington area, with 4 in Arlington and 31 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Arlington is $8,050 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Falls Church with an average starting cost of 7,544.

To help you with your search, browse the 222 reviews below for memory care facilities in Arlington. On average, consumers rate memory care in Arlington 4.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Washington with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 5 families in Arlington find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Arlington, call (855) 948-3865.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Arlington

Arlington, Virginia, which is home to over 200,000 people, has a senior community that makes up nearly 10 percent of the total population. It is situated along the Potomac River in the northern region of Virginia, a state where it's estimated that 140,000 people are living with Alzheimer's disease. To support this population, Arlington offers a variety of programs and services, along with four memory care facilities. Families who are seeking further options will find more than two dozen additional facilities outside the city limits.

In Arlington, memory care facilities may also be called "Special Care Units," or SCUs. An entire facility may be an SCU, or an assisted living facility may have one or more SCUs. These facilities must meet specific requirements regarding staffing, staff training, safety and security features and admission processes. All SCUs are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Arlington

  • The city of Arlington has partly cloudy skies year round and receives some kind of precipitation on an average of 74 days annually. Summers are hot and muggy, with highs in the upper-80s, and winters are chilly with lows in the 20s. Arlington receives just 16 inches of snow annually, which may make it easier for families to visit their loved ones living in a memory care facility. 
  • As is typical of the region, Arlington has a very high cost of living that is nearly double the national average. This is primarily due to the high cost of real estate, which may impact the cost of room and board in local memory care facilities. On the other hand, healthcare costs are about 10 percent lower than the state and national averages, which can help seniors afford the expenses associated with a chronic condition such as dementia. 
  • Seniors in Virginia do not pay income tax on their Social Security income, which can make it easier to afford memory care. While other types of retirement income are taxable, there is a $12,000 deduction to help offset the expense.
  • Arlington is safer than 40 percent of U.S. cities. Residents have a one in 622 chance of being the victim of a violent crime and a one in 62 chance of being the victim of a property crime. Families who are helping a loved one relocate to a memory care facility in this city may want to review their chosen community's security policies. 

Paying for Memory Care in Arlington

Memory Care costs in Arlington start around $8,050 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Arlington 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.

Cities in Virginia

Washington

$10,743

Annandale

$9,000

Mclean

$8,937

Alexandria

$8,135

Arlington

$8,050

Forest Hill

$7,500

Falls Church

$7,165

US

$5,743

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Arlington

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Arlington

Arlington 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 Arlington, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Arlington

Arlington-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

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Julie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Arlington VA

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...

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Lester

I visited this facility

Review of Vitality Living Arlington

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...

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Memory Care

Kathleen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Arlington VA

My godmother moved into Sunrise of Arlington VA. She is in the highest level of memory care. So far, it has been good, aside from the fact that they quarantined her, which they didn't tell me about...

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