The Providence Fairfax
9490 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..."
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Part of the Washington metropolitan area, McLean is home to around 50,000 people. Almost one in five residents are aged 65 and over, a population that is at risk for cognitive impairment. The Alzheimer’s Association states that 150,000 people living in Virginia have the disease. Quality dementia care can improve their health outcomes, and CDC statistics show that McLean had no Alzheimer’s-related deaths in 2016 and 2020.Â
Memory care communities can provide specialized care to people with cognitive impairment. Staff receive specific training that allows them to support people with dementia and offer activities proven to help with brain health. Facilities also have secure environments that assist with symptoms such as wandering.
This guide can help older adults and their families make decisions about dementia care in McLean. It has information about the benefits and drawbacks of the area, costs of senior living and resources available to seniors in McLean.
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9490 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 MORE10137 Palmer Drive, Oakton, VA, 22124
"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 MORE1416 Carrington Lane, 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 MORE3440 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA, 22302
" Benchmark at Alexandria – Alexandria’s newest senior living community featuring exceptional care and upscale amenities. Located in the ..."
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3050 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 MORE3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD, 20895
4.6
(16 reviews)
6121 MONTROSE ROAD, Rockville, MD, 20852
2.9
(36 reviews)
2248 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 MORE10200 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, 22066
4.7
(7 reviews)
"The design-build community features residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the ..."
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 ..."
READ MORE2807 King St., Alexandria, VA, 22304
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community was our first choice, but we didn't think my father would do well there. What I liked the most about the place was the level of staff care for the residents. The community layout was also great. My husband w..."
READ MORE3450 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 MORE5550 Cardinal Place, Alexandria, VA, 22304
4.3
(8 reviews)
"We went to the memory care of Brandywine Living at Alexandria. The things we liked best about it were the number of healthcare professionals who are assigned to make sure that the residents are getting the right type of care, the cognitive therapy, a..."
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 MORE9910 River Road, Potomac, MD, 20854
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Rebecca House is a new boutique senior living community located in the heart of Potomac. The latest addition to the AlfredHouse Assisted Li..."
READ MORE4907 Rugby Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Brightview Bethesda Woodmont is a very nice facility. It's located in downtown Bethesda. The space felt smaller compared to the other place because it's a city facility, but it's very well-appointed. The common areas were spacious, but it didn't feel..."
READ MOREThe 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.
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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.
Memory care in McLean costs an average of $7,435 per month.
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.Â
McLean
$7,435
Virginia
$6,563
United States
$5,625
Winchester
$6,269
Richmond
$6,126
Charlottesville
$7,125
Lynchburg
$5,781
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.
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 McLean 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.
Mclean 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 Mclean, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
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Mclean 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 ourMemory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.