Located close to Washington, D.C., Fairfax County is home to 1.1 million people, making it the most populous county in the state. Approximately 14% of that population is...
Elderly adults in Fairfax County who need additional support may choose to reside in an assisted living community. The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates the cost of care in this area at $6,000 a month. Though this is much higher than the national average of $4,300 and the state average of $4,850, many seniors prefer to live near the happenings of the D.C. metro area.
3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA, 22309
4.2
(36)
"I toured the assisted living of Spring Hills Mount Vernon. It was set up differently. They had the chef come out and talk to me. The chef had food and fed me, and it was good. The exercise people were there too with all kinds of things going on. T..."
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2980 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA, 20171
4.6
(24)
"Harmony at Chantilly was excellent. Everything was very clean and the people were nice, as well as the rooms. I was very impressed with it. The person who gave the tour was very professional and knowledgeable. The facility itself was in very good ..."
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6541 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA, 22150
4.2
(28)
"My father-in-law is very happy at Sunrise of Springfield. We felt welcome. The minute we walked into the facility, we were greeted by the director. They had a sign welcoming us for the tour that was displayed at the concierge desk. We had toured s..."
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1778 Fountain Drive, Reston, VA, 20190
4.2
(24)
"Sunrise at Reston Town Center was fairly new, clean, and well maintained. Residents were moving around and they were friendly. We talked to the receptionist and the person that showed us around was very knowledgeable and showed us two different si..."
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9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060
4.3
(23)
"The Fairfax is probably the Cadillac of the system. It has a campus environment and excellent food. There is a great bunch of people. It is a military retirement place, so everybody has the same background, which at times can be very boring, but o..."
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4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA, 22032
4.2
(17)
"We had a good experience touring Braddock Glen. The people were nice, it was in a good location, and it's affordable. It would certainly be in my top three. Cleanliness was very good, too. We walked around the entire community and saw the dining r..."
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2863 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA, 22124
4.3
(16)
"My husband moved into Sunrise of Hunter Mill. We like the idea that the facility was smaller, and we thought that that would be advantageous for my husband. It was a little closer to home as well. It was just a good vibe. I had a good feelng about..."
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6669 Gouthier Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042
5.0
(7)
"My mom will be moving into Rembrandt Assisted Living. The facility was bright, clean, and very roomy. It felt like a home that my mother would be comfortable in. They are brand new, so they only had a couple of people there who were out. Everythin..."
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3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033
3.8
(20)
"I love Sunrise of Fair Oaks. It's newer and bigger than where my in-laws are, and they have lots of little nooks and crannies. There are three rooms right off the lobby, not counting the dining room, where you can take your family member and just ..."
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8315 Turning Leaf Lane, Mclean, VA, 22102
4.6
(10)
"I went to Sunrise of McLean and toured the place. The friendliness of the staff was good. The rooms were nice and they were centrally located with fire extinguishers marked and so on (I worry about fires all the time). I only met the people mostly..."
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8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, VA, 22079
4.4
(12)
"Harmony at Spring Hill was a very nice facility. It was very open, very clean, and very welcoming. I met with Lara. She was extremely friendly, very informative and had lots of energy. She spoke with residents while we were walking up and down the..."
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12052 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA, 20190
3.7
(20)
"I loved Tall Oaks at Reston. It's a beautiful place with a lot of personality. It didn't feel like an institution. The activities and food looked good. The people were all happy, and I loved the staff. The staff who toured me around was wonderful...."
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2030 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA, 22043
4.8
(6)
"My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became her friends and the many diverse activitie..."
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9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22031
4.4
(11)
"I visited my dad in the Virginian a week ago. It is expensive, but they do provide great services and great communication about what they are doing with my dad. The facility is five stories high, and it is all contained in one building. I know tha..."
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8204 Madrillon Estates Dr, Vienna, VA, 22182
5.0
(4)
"Greenbrier Assisted Living was a single-family home that has been fitted for senior living, and it was very clean and very nice on the inside. The woman that I spoke to was also very nice. They've got 6 or 8 rooms and they all looked well taken ca..."
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8033 Holland Road, Alexandria, VA, 22306
3.6
(20)
"We chose Sunrise at Mount Vernon for my father because it's very close to where both my brother and I live, and it's actually right next door to the hospital. We've been very pleased. He's only been living there a little bit, but the staff has bee..."
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2222 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, 20191
5.0
(3)
"I went to tour Hunters Woods at Trails Edge. It was a new facility. It was very nice. They had a lot of good controls for people in assisted living, and they had a lot of nice amenities. They had good security measures and a lot of modern stuff fo..."
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9619 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, 22015
5.0
(2)
"My tour at Sunrise at Silas Burke House was pretty thorough. I had a sit-down briefing before we had a chance to do a walk around the place. It looks immaculate. In my understanding, it's only four years old. It's more horizontal than a vertical f..."
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6533 Ashlawn Ct, Springfield, VA, 22150
5.0
(1)
"Very grateful to have been referred to this wonderful facility. My mother resided here for three years. I never had to worry about her surroundings or care. Everyone there is treated like family. After three years at Sunrise, finding this place ..."
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9417 Macklin Court, Alexandria, VA, 22309
5.0
(1)
"I cannot say enough about this Home and the care my Mother is receiving at Macklin Court. The home is elegant, very clean and well kept. The Caregivers are exceptional including one who has been with Labier Assisted Living for 19 years I live in..."
READ MOREBecause Fairfax County is part of the Washington, D.C. metro area, the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey combines the county’s costs for care with the nation’s capital. In Fairfax County, seniors pay an average of $6,000 a month for assisted living care. This is a high average, especially when compared to the national average of $4,300. It is also $1,200 more than the state’s average of $4,850.
Throughout the state of Virginia, costs for care vary quite a bit. While the Fairfax County area has one of the highest averages at $6,000 a month, Harrisonburg is even higher at $6,286. Charlottesville is also close to the Fairfax County average, but about $107 less at $5,893 a month. The most affordable community for assisted living care in Virginia is Richmond, which averages $3,645 a month. In Virginia Beach, seniors pay an average of $4,365, while in Blacksburg on the southwest side of the state, the average drops to just $4,000. Many cities are close to the state’s average. In fact, in Staunton, assisted living costs the same as the state average, $4,850, while in Lynchburg, the cost is just a little more at $4,939.
Fairfax County/Washington, D.C.
$6,000
Virginia
$4,850
The United States
$4,300
Harrisonburg
$6,286
Charlottesville
$5,893
Lynchburg
$4,939
Staunton
$4,850
Virginia Beach
$4,365
Blacksburg
$4,000
Richmond
$3,645
Eligible seniors over the age of 65 may file an application for financial assistance for assisted living in Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia via the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Medicaid Waiver.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program | (703) 324-7948 | VICAP provides unbiased counseling to seniors who need Medicare coverage to help them understand their options. Through VICAP, seniors can verify that they are utilizing all of the Medicare resources available to them to help pay for medical care and assisted living costs. The service can also connect seniors to Medicare-participating physicians. |
| Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (703) 324-5861 | The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman program offers advocacy services to seniors in Fairfax County who are in assisted living facilities. If seniors or their families suspect neglect or abuse, the Ombudsman will investigate the complaint and inform the senior and family members of their rights. |
| MetroAccess | (202) 962-2700 | MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door paratransit service for Fairfax County residents who have disabilities that make it impossible to use traditional bus or rail service. The service is available for any trip within a ¾ mile radius of Metrobus and Metrorail service areas. Seniors aged 65 and older can apply for a Reduced Fare SmarTrip Photo ID card that allows them to ride MetroAccess and other Metrobus and Metrorail transit options at a reduced price. |
| Fairfax County Transportation Options Program | (703) 222-9764 | Fairfax County seniors who need rides outside of the Metrobus and Metrorail service areas can use the Transportation Options Program. TOPS provides discounts to seniors who need taxi service, ride-sharing or other rides around town. This program is available to seniors aged 50 or over who make $50,000 or less per household a year or who are MetroAccess registered users. |
| Fairfax Veterans Benefits Office | (703) 359-1210 | Seniors in Fairfax County who served in the U.S. military may be eligible for veterans’ services. The Fairfax Benefits Office helps connect these seniors to those services. Veterans can visit the office during the week for walk-in services or make an appointment to ensure they’re getting the benefits they earned through their military service. |
| Fairfax County | (703) 820-2131 | Fairfax County operates a number of Senior Centers that provide adults aged 50 and older with a place to connect with other members of the community, pursue interests and hobbies and get access to senior-friendly services. Transportation to these senior centers from an assisted living community is provided when needed. |
Fairfax-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
