The Jefferson
900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA, 22203
4.0
(19 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, The Jefferson takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent ye..."
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Alexandria is a small city perched on the shore of the Potomac River and just south of Washington, D.C. Almost 12% of the city’s 155,000 people are aged 65 and over, a demographic that is at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease and similar cognitive conditions. Dementia care can help improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Although 150,000 Virginians are living with the condition, the CDC reports that Alexandria had no Alzheimer’s-related deaths in either 2016 or 2020.
Memory care facilities offer 24-hour care to people with cognitive impairment. Staff members are specially trained to provide activities and therapies that support brain health and the environment is designed to be both calming and secure. This guide helps seniors and their families make decisions about memory care in Alexandria. It has information about the costs of senior living, where to get financial help and details about memory care resources in the city.
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900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA, 22203
4.0
(19 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, The Jefferson takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent ye..."
READ MORE8315 Turning Leaf Lane, Mclean, VA, 22102
4.6
(10 reviews)
"My father is a reminiscent resident on the 3rd floor at Sunrise McLean since June 2021 as part of their 6-week Road to Home Program to recover from surgery. He was weak & frail but, the staff brought him back to being healthy & vibrant again. The dis..."
READ MORE5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I went to Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights to tour, I also had friends from church who live there. The staff was very attentive, and the room that my friend was in was lovely. They also seemed to provide a lot of support and care for the gentle..."
READ MORE1330 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Ready for retirement living that makes you say WOW? It’s waiting for you in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. Here, you’ll find a diver..."
READ MORE9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22031
4.3
(15 reviews)
"I attended the tour at The Virginian, and it was quite good. It's a superb tour. Knowledgeable tour guide. Answered all my questions fully. Absolutely no negatives. Kevin was the person who dealt with me, and he was fantastic. With regards to the ove..."
READ MORE9619 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, 22015
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
READ MORE3236 Locker Street, Falls Church, VA, 22042
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Paragon Assisted Living – Potomac House Falls Church Community welcome residents into warm home settings, care for them with respect and dev..."
READ MORE213 Surrey Circle Drive, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
4.5
(6 reviews)
"The Prince of Peace I was a very big property. and it was spacious downstairs. The rooms are very tiny and I did not like them as much as the place I went to. The location was nice, and the lady was nice but the feels and the vibe is different. I wou..."
READ MORE330 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046
3.8
(11 reviews)
"We chose this facility because we live in Falls Church and wanted to be close too my Dad. We were wrongly swayed by the pretty building and white table clothes. Given the price, we made assumptions that the staff would be trained and the care appro..."
READ MORE4107 Buck Creek Road, Temple Hills, MD, 20748
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Lifesprings Eldercare Inc, own and operates 4 licensed assisted living facilities with a total of 32 beds in Temple Hills Maryland area. For..."
READ MORE6908 Noah Dr, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
4.7
(3 reviews)
"George Assisted Living Facility felt homey, and that's what I'm looking for my aunt. She would do better in a residential environment versus a facility. Because with time and attention given, it's less people and it's more individualized. I would say..."
READ MORE9207 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, 22031
"Located in the beautiful residential area of Fairfax County, just 30 minutes from Washington, DC, Sunrise of Fairfax provides the very best ..."
READ MORE1728 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA, 22101
"Our secure building features an award-winning layout, where residents move about freely through a continuous walkway. The floor-to-ceiling w..."
READ MORE2151 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, 22182
"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, ..."
READ MORE7816 Trammell Rd, Annandale, VA, 22003
"Residential Assisted Living, Single-level home with private bathrooms, hair salon and activity rooms. Outings to parks and drive throughs we..."
READ MORE1515 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA, 22101
"Nestled in the heart of McLean, Sunrise of McLean Village will offer upscale senior living with modern amenities. Each day at Sunrise of McL..."
READ MORE374 Maple Ave W., Vienna, VA, 22180
"At Sunrise of Vienna, you will enjoy living in a vibrant residential neighborhood along Maple Avenue, Vienna’s “Main Street,” in Fairfax Cou..."
READ MORE9490 Sprague Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 22031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Located on the edge of Vienna, close to Wolf Trap, the Alden Theatre, Capital One Hall, and the Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater. Close to up..."
READ MORE1914 Horse Shoe Drive, Vienna, VA, 22182
"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, ..."
READ MORE3903 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, ..."
READ MOREThe 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.
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.
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
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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.
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:
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.
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
Brookes
3
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...
Memory Care
Marta M.
5
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...
Memory Care
Elaine Amy
1
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.