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8 Best Nursing Homes in Dumfries, VA

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9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
31%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
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6%
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The staff is the main reason I chose this facility. I just really clicked with the nurses. I looked at a fancy facility that was about the same price, but there are a lot of amenities that my mom would never...
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.
Assisted Living Services and Amenities1. Choice studio, one bedroom, two bedroom apartments with patio or balcony.2. All utilities included except for telephone.3. Full kitchens with stove, sink and refrigerator.4. Emergency nurse's call system in three locations in each apartment.5. Individually...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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63 reviews
9.0
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63 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
43%
3 star
17%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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Staff is wonderful. The place is small enough that they know all the residents and they know their families too! And genuinely seem to care about the residents.
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.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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Photo of Tribute at The Glen by Cogir
2121 Photos available
8.9
Review score
58 reviews
8.9
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58 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
22%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
9%
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Staff below the directors were a mix of motivated to disengaged, but more than half seemed to genuinely care. Senior staff was very caring and acted quickly to the benefit of the people staying there. They...
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.
At Tribute at The Glen, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. Each day starts differently for everyone, so maybe you begin the morning catching up on Facebook over a hot mocha in the Bistro or starting your day off with a group...
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8.7
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38 reviews
8.7
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38 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
26%
3 star
11%
2 star
8%
1 star
0%
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Overall, the experience with the Arbor Terrace has been positive. We selected this location because of Bridges program and proximity to our house. The facilities are well maintained and staff is friendly.
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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55 reviews
8.4
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55 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
29%
3 star
9%
2 star
9%
1 star
9%
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at StaffordSenior Living in Stafford, VAAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These arethe words that inspire us to provide the highest quality of service to you and your family.Located in Stafford, VA, we’re tucked away in...
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
5 star
50%
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The staff are very caring and patient. The administration could use some training on long term care insurance. The activities are numerous but could be tailored for all capabilities. The chef accommodates...
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.
The choice to commit to an assisted living facility for a loved one’s care can be a verystressful decision. This decision is more difficult during a pandemic such as COVID-19.Evermore Senior Living provides an upscalequality lifestyle in the comfort of a singlestory home. As a Residential...
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1010 Floor plans available
5 star
70%
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dumfries, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dumfries is $6,437 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $5,068 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dumfries, VA, vs. nearby cities

Dumfries, VA
$6,437/mo
$6,669/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dumfries, VA, vs. state and national averages

Dumfries, VA
$6,437/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dumfries, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,467/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,437/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dumfries, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,563/mo
Studio
$6,466/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,271/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,583/mo

Senior living costs in Dumfries vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dumfries, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDumfries, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,437/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,960/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,467/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,978/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dumfries, VA:$6,437/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dumfries, VA:$5,960/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dumfries, VA:$6,467/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dumfries, VA:$4,978/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dumfries, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dumfries and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Dumfries, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dumfries have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dumfries, VA$6,975/mo$6,430/mo+8.5%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,508/mo+9.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Dumfries, VA
2024 average cost:$6,975/mo
2023 average cost:$6,430/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,024/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dumfries

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dumfries

English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Elance at Old Town Alexandria

5.0
We really like the friendliness of the staff members and the activities there. They take the residents out to lunch, gardening, bringing in programs from a working dog to musical performances.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Dumfries nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dumfries nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dumfries, 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 Dumfries nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dumfries that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dumfries, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
19.2%
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 Dumfries nursing homes

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 Dumfries Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dumfries, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
62.5%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dumfries nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dumfries partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dumfries, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
87.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Dumfries nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dumfries communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dumfries, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
87.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dumfries nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dumfries offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dumfries, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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