Memory Care Communities in Mclean, VA

McLean’s memory care costs are substantially higher than both the state and national averages. Virginia’s average sits at $6,563, and the U.S. average is lower still, at $5,625. McLean is also more expensive than nearby cities. At $7,125 per month, Charlottesville’s costs are the closest to McLean’s. Winchester and Richmond have similar averages of $6,269 and $6,126, respectively. Lynchburg is the most affordable city; seniors there pay just $5,781 per month. 

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.

Memory care in McLean costs an average of $7,435 per month.

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.

Older adults may choose a different senior care option, depending on the services they need. Most options are more affordable than memory care, as they don't have the same level of specialized services. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice at $2,282 per month. Both in-home care and home health care average $5,339 monthly, significantly less than memory care. Assisted living costs an average of $5,948, also less than memory care. Nursing home care is the only option less affordable than memory care. A semi private nursing home room costs $11,467 monthly.

The Division of Licensing Programs, part of the Virginia Department of Social Services, licenses memory care communities in McLean and the rest of the state. Regular inspections are conducted to make sure facilities follow laws and regulations designed to protect residents' health and well-being.

• McLean’s temperate climate offers humid summers and cold winters. While the city gets 44 inches of rain throughout the year, more than the U.S. average of 38 inches, memory care facilities have plenty of indoor activities for rainy days. 
• The State of the Air Report 2023 shows that the air quality in McLean is mixed. Ozone pollution gets a C grade. However, particle pollution receives a B grade in the report, which may be beneficial to seniors with respiratory issues. 
• There are 299 physicians per capita in McLean, compared to the national average of 210. Older adults in the area can find quality care from organizations such as Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Hospital care in McLean is provided by Inova Fairfax Hospital, and there are more world-class facilities available in nearby Washington, D.C.
• McLean is a safe city when compared to communities of a similar size and Virginia as a whole. The violent crime rate is 0.65 per capita compared to the state average of 2.27 per capita. The property crime rate is also lower than the Virginia average. This may reassure safety-conscious seniors and their families.
• The overall cost of living in McLean is more than double the U.S. average. This is largely due to the very high cost of housing in the city. Some expenses, such as health care, have costs closer to national averages, however. Plus, seniors can access government programs to help them manage their budgets.