The Trillium Tysons
1620 Boro Place, Mclean, VA, 22102
"Even before you explore the enticing community of The Boro, you’ll enjoy the vibrant, spirited community culture inside The Trillium. Offeri..."
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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.Â
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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1620 Boro Place, Mclean, VA, 22102
"Even before you explore the enticing community of The Boro, you’ll enjoy the vibrant, spirited community culture inside The Trillium. Offeri..."
READ MORE3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, 20015
4.4
(29 reviews)
"We're in the process of moving our aunt to Ingleside at Rock Creek. The location is the first reason why we chose this place. And by being a newer facility, it's a nice place, the rooms are nice and a good size. The staff, from the visit, I did an ho..."
READ MORE2248 Central Ave, Vienna, VA, 22182
5.0
(4 reviews)
"With exceptional ALL INCLUSIVE pricing in addition to two lovely close locations to choose from, our spacious and uplifting spaces are ideal..."
READ MORE8204 Madrillon Estates Dr, Vienna, VA, 22182
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Greenbrier Assisted Living is a large colonial-style boutique and upscale facility located in the neighborhood of Tysons Corner and within w..."
READ MORE8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA, 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Outstanding owners and excellent staff members. They can customize the services for your love one and they care...."
READ MORE5100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Maple Heights is a place where residents can enjoy life, and their friends and families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one ..."
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3450 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA, 22003
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I could not be happier with the care my mother receives at Brightview Woodburn in Annandale, VA. They keep me updated on her care and offer suggestions that are most helpful. She has 24-hour care and assistance. At her age, this year 100, she need..."
READ MORE1612 Brookside Rd, Mclean, VA, 22101
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Paragon Assisted Living’s Potomac House Communities welcome residents into warm home settings, care for them with respect and devotion, and ..."
READ MORE7112 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA, 22003
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The people at Renaissance of Annandale are very caring and efficient. My husband's room is small but adequate. The food is mediocre. The furniture in the common area is rather plasticky than comfy. Other than that, they have great physical therapy. T..."
READ MORE2701 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20015
"Forest Side Memory Care, a Forest Hills of DC Community, is the newest residence in the District specializing in the care of individuals wit..."
READ MORE2100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20008
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.
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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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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.