The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Loudoun County, VA for 2024

Nearly 10 percent of residents living in Loudoun County, Virginia are seniors aged 65 or older. There are many seniors in Loudoun County and throughout Virginia who are living with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. In fact, an estimated 150,000 seniors in the state have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. 

The Loudoun County area is home to three memory care facilities that provide residential care and supportive services to seniors with dementia. These facilities are officially known in Virginia as assisted living facilities and are subject to similar rules as those that provide basic assisted living to senior citizens. The Virginia Department of Social Services is responsible for overseeing all assisted living facilities in the state. 

• Although the air quality in Loudon County has been given a passing grade by the American Lung Association, ozone pollution levels in the area are moderate. While this poses a low risk to most seniors, those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions may wish to consider the effect that air pollution may have on their condition.
  
• Although summers are fairly mild in Loudon County, the area does have above-average rainfall levels and snowy winters. Families who are hoping for plenty of supervised outdoor time for their loved one may wish to consider the limitations that the weather conditions in the area may impose. 
  
• Loudoun County is one of the more expensive parts of Virginia. The area's overall cost of living is more than 60 percent higher than in the average U.S. city. Families with limited funding for memory care might wish to consider nearby counties with a lower cost of living. 
  
• The Loudoun County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as StoneSprings Hospital Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

Memory Care costs in Loudoun County start around $8,115 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 Loudoun 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.

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:

• 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.

Loudoun 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.