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9.4
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63 reviews
9.4
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63 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
27%
3 star
10%
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Facility & staff are very friendly & kind. Cleanliness of my husband's room needs to be improved greatly. Patients really care a lot about one another.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Great news! Pacifica Senior Living has set roots in beautiful Northern Virginia. Voted the "Best Senior Living in the Nation in 2020". Pacifica found this hidden gem of property nestled in Sterling, Virginia moments away from culinary delights around the world, shopping, farmer's markets, the...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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48 reviews
9.9
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48 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
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Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise at Hunter Mill has been ranked as one of the top communities in 2013 on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier online ratings and reviews site for senior living communities nationwide. The SeniorAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award recognizes senior living communities who receive consistently high...
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9.9
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37 reviews
9.9
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37 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
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8%
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The staff is very good. They all care about the residents and are very responsive. The communication is good too. The director and memory care advisor are wonderful people. Nursing and the life enrichment...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arden Courts of Potomac is a purpose built memory care community, for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and relate dementias.Our community is secure with outdoor courtyards and walking paths. We provide 24/7 care, which includes medication management,assistance with ADL’s, special...
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77 Photos available
9.8
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19 reviews
9.8
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19 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
11%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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25 reviews
9.8
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25 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
28%
3 star
0%
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Most of the Caregivers seem very dedicated to the well-being of the residents. The Executive Director is extremely accessible and responsive. The nurses seem very attentive and competent. The community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise at Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living...
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55 Floor plans available
9.7
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42 reviews
9.7
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42 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
31%
3 star
10%
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2%
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The rooms are very nice and large I guess I would say that they do well with communication. They text or call about once a week with updates for me. They had an in person meeting with all the caregivers and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.7
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40 reviews
9.7
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40 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
13%
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2 star
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My mom moved into Arden Courts 5 months ago. It was a difficult and heart wrenching decision to leave her in the care of strangers. Best decision ever! I can not express how lovely the staff is- from the top...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
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3 star
9%
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I am just going to keep it easy. 5 on all from my family's perspective. It's a great facility. They have good communication with families, large and accessible out door space, dedicated only to Memory Care...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Great Falls Assisted Living, an Artis Senior Living community. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
9.6
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67 reviews
5 star
43%
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40%
3 star
7%
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My Mother is still there and it is the 3rd facility (other two were rehab/SNF)she has been in since her injury last year. I love all the staff and so does Mom. The facility has a family feel, very welcoming....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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66 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
55 reviews
9.5
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55 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
24%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
1 star
4%
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My husband is very happy there and I feel that he is getting the care he needs. The number of interesting activities has been very beneficial for my husband physically and mentally. He feels like he is back...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at ChantillyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Herndon, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
78 reviews
9.5
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78 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
41%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
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They are currently renovating so the available apartments are smaller/older. Would like more communication from staff and regular check ins/updates on my mom.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.5
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6 reviews
9.5
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6 reviews
5 star
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The Residence at Colvin Run (RCR) in Great Falls, VA is a first-rate assisted living and memory care community that exceeded all our expectations. We were desperate to find a place for an elderly family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes...
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9.0
Review score
23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
17%
3 star
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The staff are incredibly helpful and take time to get to know each resident and their personalities what they like , what they do not like. They are very engaged from the people serving their meals people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.5
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20 reviews
8.5
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20 reviews
5 star
60%
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3 star
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The live music is great. The special dinners with dress up and chef creations is special. Yes I would recommend Hunter's Woods community to all. It's a great location. It's clean. The community is vibrant.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is the perfect retirement community for vibrant living and an active lifestyle. It is a state of the art retirement community nestled in a tranquil wooded setting right next to the convenience of the Turquoise Nature Trail, Reston Town Center, and Reston Community...
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8.5
Review score
51 reviews
8.5
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51 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
41%
3 star
8%
2 star
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After we looked at a half dozen managed care residences, we selected Tall Oaks. We are very pleased with our decision. Our mother was welcomed with open arms on the first day -- literally. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For over 20 years, Tall Oaks At Reston has provided exceptional assisted living services to residents of the Northern Virginia area. Our staff's longevity and reputation is unsurpassed, bringing peace of mind to both residents and their families. The goal of Tall Oaks At Reston has always been to...
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8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
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My husband rebounded from 2-person assist to independence! It is expensive, but caring for a 2-person assist resident takes a lot of work.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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2424 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
Review score
91 reviews
8.5
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91 reviews
5 star
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Staff and residents extremely caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Common areas kept impeccably clean. Quality of care outstanding. Meals and dining super diverse and high quality. And plenty of activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, located in Leesburg, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
5 star
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...
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6.9
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57 reviews
6.9
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57 reviews
5 star
62%
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Overall the place is nice and clean. Staff are friendly and accommodating. First week didn’t go well as it almost seemed like they weren’t prepared for my parents to move in. Everything was worked out and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Come To Live Here. We’ve taken the blueprint for traditional senior living and put it right where it belongs—the trash can. It wasn’t hard. Traditional senior living communities stink.With Tribute at One Loudoun, we redefined everything – starting with the terms. We don’t call older adults...
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9.9
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32 reviews
9.9
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32 reviews
5 star
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.0
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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Sterling, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $7,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Purcellville, VA with an average of $6,416 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sterling, VA vs. nearby cities

Sterling, VA
$7,024/mo
$7,010/mo
$6,958/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sterling, VA vs. the state and national average

Sterling, VA
$7,024/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sterling vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,024/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sterling, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,301/mo
Studio
$6,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,214/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,470/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Sterling over time

Sterling, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Sterling

Recent reviews for memory care in Sterling

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Sterling review score based on 198 family reviews

8.9
Review score19 facilities198 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 19 Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sterling review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Sterling, VA19 facilities
9.0
Herndon, VA33 facilities
8.9
Cascades, VA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Sterling memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 198 reviews of 19 Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sterling resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Sterling, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
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Sterling memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Sterling memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sterling, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
84.2%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.9%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.9%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sterling memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sterling Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sterling, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
26.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
68.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.4%
50.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
57.9%
16.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sterling memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
73.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.9%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
73.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.4%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
48.3%
Dances
Dances
63.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 memory care facilities near Sterling, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Sterling, Virginia are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Chevy Chase House. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in Sterling, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sterling, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Sterling, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Sterling, Virginia ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Sterling, Virginia is $7,024. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sterling, Virginia typically starts at $100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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