The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Woodbridge, VA for 2023

Also serving communities of Lake Ridge, Lorton, Fort Belvoir.

There are 9 Memory Care Facilities in the Woodbridge area, with 5 in Woodbridge and 4 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Woodbridge is $5,960 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Manassas with an average starting cost of 5,747.

To help you with your search, browse the 15 reviews below for memory care facilities in Woodbridge. On average, consumers rate memory care in Woodbridge 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Annandale with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 6 families in Woodbridge find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Woodbridge, call (855) 948-3865.

The small community of Woodbridge, which is located in Prince William County, Virginia, is home to a little over 4,400 people, with nearly 10 percent of residents age 65 and over. Almost 10 percent of Medicare recipients in Prince William County have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which is the leading cause of dementia.

In Woodbridge, memory care facilities are officially known as special care units and may occupy their own dedicated building or be located within a secured wing of an assisted living facility. Woodbridge has four memory care facilities, and there are three more in the nearby cities of Fort Belvoir, Lorton and Burke.

• Woodbridge is a relatively expensive area to live, with overall living costs that are roughly 15 percent higher than the state median and 30 percent higher than the national median. Healthcare is slightly less expensive here than in other regions of the state and nation, which may offset other expenses for seniors and families on a tight budget.
  
• Crime is slightly more prevalent here than it is in the nation as a whole. On a 100-point scale, with a higher score indicating more crime, the city's property crime rate is 42 and the violent crime rate is 41.2. This is compared to the national averages of 38.1 and 31.1. Memory care facilities keep residents safe by using security technology such as surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
  
• Social Security income is not taxable in Virginia, and seniors can deduct up to $12,000 a year against all other types of retirement income. This may make it easier for families and seniors with restrictive budgets to afford memory care in Woodbridge.
  
• Woodbridge has hot summers with highs in the upper-80s and chilly winters with lows in the mid-20s. The area receives just 14 inches of annual snowfall compared to the national average of 26 inches, which may make local travel easier for families visiting loved ones in memory care in Woodbridge. 

Memory Care costs in Woodbridge start around $5,960 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Woodbridge and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.