12469 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033
4.3
(16 reviews)
"All of the rooms are private and come with furniture. Food is excellent, cooked by a chef who really cares about the residents...."
$8,500
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Fairfax, VA below include 135 memory care communities with 1171 reviews. On average in Fairfax, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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12469 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033
4.3
(16 reviews)
"All of the rooms are private and come with furniture. Food is excellent, cooked by a chef who really cares about the residents...."
$8,500
9229 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031
4.4
(7 reviews)
"The Virginian was very nice, but we thought it was a little expensive. It's a beautiful facility. They had great facilities, too. They're just really wonderful. However, we were not happy with the floor plans we looked at. They had a small kitchen ar..."
$6,190
3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
3.8
(21 reviews)
"Sunrise at Fair Oaks has been like heaven on earth for me and my family. The care has always been top notch, delicious food, great activities but the people have always been wonderful. The employees don't leave which makes my mom at ease. We were pre..."
$7,600
9207 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunrise of Fairfax was a big facility, but it seems like they had it planned out for residents who get tired of walking a long way, so they had sitting spaces at regular intervals along the hallways so that elderly residents with mobility issues coul..."
$8,268
9490 Sprague Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Providence Fairfax has excellent facilities. It's very well maintained and very well cared for. The proximity is close to my sister, my nephew, and my nieces. So, we could have a lot of family support for my father. Our move-in experience was ver..."
$8,895
10912 Marilta Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030
This is my home where the 3 residents live with us, it is a home-like situation where the residents feel right at home we give them fresh home-cooked meals, individualized activity, we nurture to the whole individual, body mind and soul, the individual can age in place and we provide all the necessary care both medical and physical, all the residents in the past 15 years who have lived here have loved their stay. Advent means to come home, all are welcome. The services we provide are: One-on-one care 3 meals and 2 snacks Daily exercise Activity to keep mind active Daily room cleaning Daily bath and change clothes Launder daily Help with all ADL Help with feeding Do end stage care Trim and cut nails, hair In-house doctor / nurse Blood work/ X-ray at home We care for the whole individual like they are our own and give them all they need.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$2,000
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3903 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, you make them part of our growing family. Our residents enjoy privacy, independence and personalized care while experiencing the one-on-one attention and engagement our boutique private facility provides. You can trust that your loved one will enjoy daily activities at their leisure, home-cooked meals, quality social and relaxation time and an environment that affords the pride and respect they so deserve. We focus on quality of life and the best care for our residents. Just some of the activities we provide: Gardening Happy Hours Game Nights Spa Day Live Music Performances Dancing and Exercise Pottery and Ceramics Cooking Group Card Games Movie Nights Come tour one of our 5 lovely homes located in Vienna, Oakton and Fairfax.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$9,000
10704 Orchard Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
We are an assisted living home for the elderly. We have private and semi-private rooms, and all the rooms have a half bath in them. We have a very loving staff, who has been with us for a long time. We provide home-cooked meals. We push a lot of water, residents are clean at all times, and clean clothes. We provide activities: we have yoga every Fridays, table games, etc. We have a beautiful back porch where the residents like to sit on a nice day. The house is all on one level, with no climbing stairs. The home is very clean, with no odor.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$3,600
8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Jenny and Paul run a wonderful 3 residence group home in Fairfax. Jenny is a licensed geriatric nurse and meticulous about the processes and people assigned to take care of Mom. Flor is the caregiver tasked with most of Mom's care (feeding, bathing..."
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4310 Forest Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
4.1
(8 reviews)
"My mother was here for over 3 years. During the pandemic. The care was amazing. She loved the food and the activities. I was impressed by the number of nurses on staff at an assisted living. I was not used to seeing nurses pass the medications- ..."
Pricing not available
5401 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
Everything inside is brand new! Our facility features high end furnished private rooms with private baths, commercial chef kitchen, and spacious sitting areas throughout. The residents have access to safe and comfortable outdoor spaces where they can just relax and experience the tranquil surroundings. Tranquility Ridge is housed on 4 and one-half acres of sprawling land that sits off to itself, offering privacy and green space aplenty. On-site clinical and therapeutic services are available (primary and podiatry care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy services). We would love for you to come and take a tour of our community at your earliest opportunity. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
$3,500
5550 Cardinal Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304
4.2
Discover Elegance at Elancé West End by Cogir Located just minutes from historic Old Town, Elance at West End by Cogir, will provide a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love. The premier retirement community in the heart of Alexandria. Here you’ll thrive in a warm and gracious setting, surrounded by neighbors and staff who will come to feel like family. At Elancé at West End, you’ll experience a highly personal kind of care, choosing how you want to live, with the support that’s centered on personal choices that stress dignity and respect. Independent Living: Your freedom is our priority. Our Independent Living allows you to find new passions and rekindle old hobbies. Pursue the life you want at ACOYA Cherry Creek. Assisted Living: With Assisted Living, you'll have the comfort to discover new experiences and make new friends knowing we are here providing the level of care you need. Memory Care: Elancé West End's award-winning relationship-based approach to memory care provides personalized service plans that meet all of your loved one’s needs. From daily activities designed to promote cognitive wellbeing to exciting outings, your loved one will have the support they need paired with the fulfillment of a purposeful lifestyle. Divine dining right outside your door: Elevate your senses to new levels of culinary pleasure and healthy indulgence. Each dining venue promises an enjoyable ambiance grounded in country-club elegance. Enjoy our chef-crafted menus that offer many selections to satisfy every taste. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$5,250
14533 Barkwood Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I've been living in Aberdeen House III for five years. There are a lot of things I like. I'm very independent here. I'm independent as far as dressing, bathing, and eating. It's the most upscale assisted living house I have ever lived in. It's beaut..."
$3,500
400 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Cogir of Old Town, Alexandria, and toured for assisted living. The tour was fine, and it was a nice building. The lady was very nice and told us everything that we needed to know. It was right there on the corner, and once we got inside, i..."
$6,390
2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Homecrest Assisted Living was a nice house, but it didn't have the outdoor setting like the one where my mom lives now. They put their residents to bed after lunch, and I didn't like that. The staff member was great. She was very knowledgeable and ve..."
$2,500
21714 Rolling Ridge Lane, Laytonsville, MD 20882
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband was a resident and was well taken care of. The nurses and caregivers treated him with respect and preserved his dignity. They showed great compassion and love. The environment is neat and well kept. I would indeed recommend this place for..."
$5,500
14245 Briarwood Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad moved to An An Assisted Living II. Where he is now is a wonderful place. They take care of the residents there. I go and visit whenever, whenever I want to is fine. They keep you updated on what's going on. So I have nothing bad to say about i..."
$5,000
18100 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything was fine at AlfredHouse Eldercare. It’s quite a small facility and they only have 8 patients. The rooms were fine. The place is on a land that looks like somebody has a private farm so there's a lot of very pretty land around it. My parent..."
$5,500
3440 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Benchmark at Alexandria's assisted living last month. They were having a change of staff and were just setting up the facility. We ate lunch there, and it was very tasty and good. They had quite a selection and a variety of food available. A..."
$5,525
1013 Cresthaven Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Apple Blossoms is the place where you want to place your precious loved one if they need a quiet environment with exquisitely attentive care. The patient, experienced nurses and the director provide individualized attention for each of the residents..."
$6,500
Memory care fees in Fairfax come in at around $9,185 per month, exceeding the state median by over $1,600. The farther residents look from Washington, D.C., the lower rates trend, with seniors in Richmond paying around $7,126 and facilities in Harrisonburg charging approximately $4,656.
Fairfax
$9,185
Virginia
$7,563
United States
$6,688
Winchester
$8,474
Harrisonburg
$4,656
Charlottesville
$8,000
Richmond
$7,126
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 2024 Cost of Care Survey.
In Fairfax, memory care units charge around $9,185 monthly for specialized care.
In Fairfax, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit 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.
With monthly rates near $9,185, memory care ranks among the most expensive senior care solutions in Fairfax. While nursing home residents pay higher rates of around $12,623, seniors who don’t need memory support pay roughly $7,348 for assisted living. In-home care offers comparatively modest fees of around $5,911, and adult day health care facilities charge about $1,354.
Memory Care
$9,185
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$1,354
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Fairfax is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Fairfax 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 Fairfax, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
The Virginia Department of Social Services licenses memory care facilities in Fairfax as assisted living facilities. It sets minimum standards for the number of residents, accommodations and scope of services. It officially recognizes them as secure dementia units and requires them to provide at least 16 hours of scheduled dementia-informed recreational and therapeutic activities per week.
Fairfax 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.