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Memory Care Communities in Alexandria, Virginia

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Alexandria, VA below include 53 memory care communities with 240 reviews. On average in Alexandria, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Alexandria’s memory care costs of $7,435 are higher than the Virginia average, which sits at $6,563. At $5,625, the national average is also significantly lower than Alexandria's. When compared to nearby cities, Alexandria remains an expensive location for memory care. In the state’s capital, Richmond, seniors pay $6,126 per month. Winchester’s costs average $6,269. Costs in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg are similar at $7,125 and $7,139, respectively. 

Alexandria

$7,435

Virginia

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Winchester

$6,269

Richmond

$6,126

Charlottesville

$7,125

Harrisonburg

$7,139

Paying for Memory Care in Alexandria

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.

The monthly cost of memory care in Alexandria averages $7,435. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Alexandria

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Virginia

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

For older adults who don’t need the specialized services provided by memory care, there are other options for senior living. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice in Alexandria at $2,282 per month. In-home care and home health care both average $5,339. Care in an assisted living community comes to around $5,948 per month. The high level of care offered in nursing homes makes it the least affordable option at a cost of $11,467 for a semi private room.

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 Alexandria was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Alexandria

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

What to Consider About Memory Care in Alexandria

The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, oversees memory care facilities in Alexandria and throughout Virginia. It performs regular community inspections to ensure they meet the standards designed to protect the safety and well-being of residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Alexandria

 

  • Seniors in Alexandria have good access to health care, with 231 physicians per 100,000 residents. The Inova Alexandria Hospital provides services in the city, and there are also world-class facilities across the river in Washington, D.C.
  • The overall cost of living in Alexandria is 40% higher than the national average. This reflects the high cost of housing. However, health care costs are on par with the national average. Seniors also have access to different programs and resources that can help them balance their budgets.
  • Alexandria is a member of the Dementia Friendly America Network. This shows that the city is building a community that supports people with dementia as well as their families and caregivers. 
  • Winters in Alexandria tend to be mild, which may be favored by seniors who don’t like the cold. Summers can be humid, with highs in July averaging 88 degrees.
  • Alexandria is an AARP Age-Friendly Community. This denotes that its leadership is actively working towards making the city a great place to live for residents of all ages

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Alexandria

 

Alexandria 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 our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Virginia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Brookes

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

Review of CLOSED - Brandywine Living at Alexandria

Parent in need of daily care does not get consistent care. Lack of management and oversight of staff/aids duties. Nurses are very good and reliable. Lack of space to walk around outside is a...

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Marta M.

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

Review of Sunrise of Old Town

I love visiting my resident friend at Sunrise of Old Town. I am always welcomed by kind staff. The building is clean and new, and there is always the feeling of life and kindness. Staff are...

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Elaine Amy

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

Review of Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

People are very rude. I have been hung up on, and the person who answers the phone is quite nasty. My friend is not receiving decent care, much less anything resembling compassion.

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