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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairfax, VA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fairfax, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Fairfax, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Fairfax incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Fairfax memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Fairfax, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Berkley and Wesley Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Ashburn and Potomac.

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Honestly, 5s across the board. The place is still amazing and takes such good care of the residents. When my dad wasn't doing well, the staff checked on him regularly. They offered any help they could. The staff know all of their residents (and most of the families!). It feels like home, not a facil...

4.3 / 5.0

Everybody is very helpful and attentive to my needs. The staff come and check making sure I am okay. I haven't participated in activities yet since I'm still getting myself acclimated to my new environment. So far i am very happy and satisfied with my new place.

4.6 / 5.0

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 visit...

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They do an absolutely wonderful job at Brightview Great Falls! My loved one has Parkinson's and dementia, and the staff here do a wonderful job taking care of him. The memory care staff are all specially...
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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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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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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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.
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.
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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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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 the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the residents. Caregivers...
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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 Fairfax, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is 6843.58 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mantua Hills, VA with an average of 6793.81 per month.

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Fairfax, VA

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to memory care
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The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Falcons Landing and Heatherwood Community are the top rated memory care facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 44 memory care facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. See the full list.

The 44 memory care facilities near you in Fairfax, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, Virginia ranges from $100 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Fairfax, Virginia is $6843.58. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fairfax, 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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