Memory Care Communities in Alexandria, VA

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

• 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