The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alexandria, VA for 2023

Located just 20 minutes outside of the nation's capital, Alexandria, Virginia is a Washington, D.C. suburb with a population of about 160,000. Close to 11 percent of these residents are aged 65 and older, and some may be part of the 140,000 seniors in Virginia living with Alzheimer's disease. Those interested in staying in Alexandria may opt to live in a memory care facility in the city of which there are three facilities with another 19 nearby.

The Virginia Department of Social Services oversees and regulates memory care facilities, termed assisted living facilities, in Virginia. These regulations ensure that the facilities provide ongoing, high-quality nursing care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. 

• Due to its proximity to the nation's capital, Alexandria has a high cost of living. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, Alexandria ranks at 165.2. Not surprisingly, memory care facility costs in Alexandria are also above the national median, so seniors and their families can expect to pay more to live in the area.
  
• Virginia offers some tax savings for seniors living in Alexandria. The state does not tax social security income, which can result in some savings every month. Seniors' families should consider this non-taxable income when helping budget for memory care facility expenses.
• Living in Alexandria ensures seniors will experience all four seasons. Winters are cold, with lows in the 20s and about 15 inches of snow a year. Summers are warm with high temperatures in the upper 80s. The area sees more rain and fewer sunny days than the national average.
• Alexandria is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Inova Alexandria Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Alexandria

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.

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.

Directory of Winners in the Alexandria Area

Alexandria-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.