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Home to 11 assisted living residences, Fairfax offers high access to senior care solutions in urban and suburban neighborhoods, just 20 miles outside Washington, D.C. In 2024, local facilities...
In the following directory, we feature 1651 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the Fairfax region, providing insight into the quality of care they provide. Overall, these communities earn a satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031
4.2
(19 reviews)
"I toured The Virginian. It seemed well organized. Location-wise, it was in a great area. The actual property itself, like backed up to woods, there was a lot of openness as far as, if you wanted to go outside of your apartment and just be outdoors. T..."
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4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032
4.2
(19 reviews)
"I went to see Braddock Glen's assisted living on behalf of my uncle. It's like a hotel or a resort without a swimming pool. I think it's nice and welcoming. It's a rustic classic type of housing. It's like a colonial home type of style. I feel pretty..."
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3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
3.8
(21 reviews)
"Sunrise at Fair Oaks has been like heaven on earth for me and my family. The care has always been top notch, delicious food, great activities but the people have always been wonderful. The employees don't leave which makes my mom at ease. We were pre..."
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9490 Sprague Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Providence Fairfax has excellent facilities. It's very well maintained and very well cared for. The proximity is close to my sister, my nephew, and my nieces. So, we could have a lot of family support for my father. Our move-in experience was ver..."
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9207 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is at Sunrise of Fairfax. We chose that place for her because it is close to where the family lives. They also offered a special 20 percent discount on their room, so there was an incentive involved. Mom is in a studio. It's got a beautiful vie..."
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10912 Marilta Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030
"This is my home where the 3 residents live with us, it is a home-like situation where the residents feel right at home we give them fresh ho..."
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10704 Orchard Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
"We are an assisted living home for the elderly. We have private and semi-private rooms, and all the rooms have a half bath in them. We hav..."
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3903 Estel Road, Fairfax, VA 22031
"Life at Vienna Manor begins with family. We believe that when you make the decision to trust the love and care of your loved one to us, yo..."
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8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Jenny and Paul run a wonderful 3 residence group home in Fairfax. Jenny is a licensed geriatric nurse and meticulous about the processes and people assigned to take care of Mom. Flor is the caregiver tasked with most of Mom's care (feeding, bathing..."
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4310 Forest Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
4.1
(8 reviews)
"My mother was here for over 3 years. During the pandemic. The care was amazing. She loved the food and the activities. I was impressed by the number of nurses on staff at an assisted living. I was not used to seeing nurses pass the medications- ..."
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3503 Burrows Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
"Cobbdale Assisted Living is located in Manassas, Virginia, a short distance from Fairfax Boulevard where residents can visit an assortment o..."
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400 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
5.0
"Elevate your everyday! Elancé at Old Town Alexandria is both a haven and a hub where you can relax and create. With abundant lifestyle am..."
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5550 Cardinal Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304
4.2
"Discover Elegance at Elancé West End by Cogir Located just minutes from historic Old Town, Elance at West End by Cogir, will provide a co..."
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4304 Elmwood Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705
"Zion Assisted Living is a home away from home, with a clean and beautiful environment, gorgeous community with walk-in bathroom. There are p..."
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13118 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906
"SunnySide Manor will evaluate the level of care that is necessary to improve your loved one's quality of life. We offer the following servi..."
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1320 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I went on a tour of Abrams Assisted Living and the people there were very nice and accommodating. They also gave me a lot of information so the visit was good. I visited all the areas of their assisted living and saw the model room. I visited the caf..."
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14533 Barkwood Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I've been living in Aberdeen House III for five years. There are a lot of things I like. I'm very independent here. I'm independent as far as dressing, bathing, and eating. It's the most upscale assisted living house I have ever lived in. It's beaut..."
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2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Homecrest Assisted Living was a nice house, but it didn't have the outdoor setting like the one where my mom lives now. They put their residents to bed after lunch, and I didn't like that. The staff member was great. She was very knowledgeable and ve..."
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20 Riverwood Ct, Potomac, MD 20854
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother moved into Asheir Homes. It's a very small residential facility. There are only eight patients. It's very nice, but the trouble is, during the pandemic, visiting is extremely limited. Today, they just sent us a note saying they may not be t..."
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21714 Rolling Ridge Lane, Laytonsville, MD 20882
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband was a resident and was well taken care of. The nurses and caregivers treated him with respect and preserved his dignity. They showed great compassion and love. The environment is neat and well kept. I would indeed recommend this place for..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Fairfax charge around $7,348 per month, which tracks above the state norm of $6,050 and surpasses rates in many nearby cities. In Richmond, seniors pay about $5,701, and facilities in Harrisonburg charge even lower fees of roughly $3,725.
Fairfax
$7,348
Virginia
$6,050
United States
$5,350
Winchester
$6,779
Harrisonburg
$3,725
Charlottesville
$6,400
Richmond
$5,701
Fairfax has above-average assisted living rates, which is in keeping with other cities within the Washington D.C. area. Its median fee is $5,948 per month, which is significantly more than Virginia’s $5,250 and the national average of $4,500.
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living in Virginia through the Auxiliary Grant and a state supplement to SSI.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Assisted living residents in the Fairfax region pay around $7,348 monthly. This rate exceeds typical costs for home-based solutions, with agencies charging about $5,911 for in-home care and roughly $6,292 for home health care. While seniors who attend adult day health care pay substantially lower rates of around $2,275, nursing home fees exceed assisted living costs at roughly $12,623 for shared accommodations.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Fairfax is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Many nonprofit organizations assist seniors in and around Fairfax. The following list includes those that advocate for assisted living residents unhappy with their care providers, support veterans struggling with non-medical health issues and provide opportunities for volunteers to help others in their communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (703) 324-5861 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored advocate for the rights of seniors residing in assisted living facilities. Its main purpose is to help residents understand their rights and to resolve care-related issues with providers through investigation and negotiation. Ombudsmen visit care communities weekly to provide confidential one-on-one counseling sessions to residents. They can also provide data about long-term care providers so seniors can make more informed choices. |
| DVS Fairfax Benefits Office | (703) 359-1210 | The Fairfax Benefits Office is administered by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to help those discharged from active military service apply for state and federal benefits. All of the office's services are free of charge. It can also refer vets and their dependents in need of behavioral health support to the Alexandria VA Vet Center, where specialists can help with a range of issues, such as family counseling, depression and PTSD. |
| RSVP Northern Virginia | (703) 246-3460 | The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program helps adults aged 55 and older find nonprofit organizations in Fairfax and the surrounding areas that rely on volunteers to fulfill their purposes. There are many ways volunteers can assist, sometimes utilizing existing life and work skills and other times receiving training to deliver something new. Examples of common ways to help include becoming a teaching assistant within the Arlington Education and Employment Program and acting as an income tax assistant for individuals and families in Fairfax County. |
| Medical Equipment Loan Closet | (703) 719-1380 | ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disabled adults achieve as much independence as possible. Its medical loan closet lends Fairfax seniors with disabilities a wide range of devices that can mitigate the impact of the conditions that restrict their movement. As the center relies on donations, all loans are subject to availability. Equipment commonly in stock includes electric and manual wheelchairs, crutches, canes, knee scooters and commodes. There is no charge for the service or the loaned equipment. |
Fairfax Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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