6 Memory Care Facilities in Prince William County, VA

More than 460,000 residents call Prince William County, Virginia home. Nearly 10 percent of the county's population is made up of seniors aged 65 or older, many of whom are living with some form of dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects an estimated 150,000 seniors in Virginia. 

The Prince William County area is home to four memory care facilities that provide seniors who are living with dementia with support services and residential care. These facilities are classified officially as assisted living facilities and are subject to rules and regulations that are enforced by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 

• The Prince William County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Novant Health Prince William Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Prince William County has moderate levels of ozone pollution, which can be hazardous to some residents. In particular, seniors, especially those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, may find that they experience adverse health effects on days when pollution levels are at their highest. 
  
• Winters in Prince William County are mild with below-average snowfall levels and reasonably comfortable temperatures. In January, which is traditionally the coldest month of the year, the average low temperature is about 26 degrees. Shorter winters with milder weather mean that seniors may be able to spend more time outdoors, but that being said, it's important to make sure that memory care staff are supervising all outdoor time. 
  
• The cost of living in Prince William County is nearly 40 percent higher than in the average U.S. city. Families with limited funds available to pay for memory care might want to consider other counties in Virginia that are less expensive. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Prince William County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Prince William County 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 Prince William County, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Directory of Winners in the Prince William County Area

Prince William County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.