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

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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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I moved to Hunter mill a week ago. The staff are very caring and friendly. The Manager takes care of all my needs. They are very clean. I love the daily exercise and the sing along every Thursday. Every 3pm...
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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I have not been up to see my loved one or the facility. But as far as I know and from what I have heard, it has been very satisfactory. She tells me that the food especially has been really good.
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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9.9
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15 reviews
9.9
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I have not been up to see my loved one or the facility. But as far as I know and from what I have heard, it has been very satisfactory. She tells me that the food especially has been really good.
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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11 Floor plan available
9.8
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18 reviews
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Heatherwood is has been a wonderful experience for my father. He's very happy there. He really likes the staff, outings and the activities. The staff is attentive, listens, treats residents with respect and...
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.
Experience Senior Care at HeatherwoodNestled in a charming residential setting in Burke, Virginia, Heatherwood stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, premier retirement community, and...
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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9 reviews
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Our family loves Great Falls Assisted Living, Thank you for your help in finding it. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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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55 Floor plans available
9.7
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We had a short experience at Sunrise of Reston Town Center. It is a wonderful place and they were very patient with us. Unfortunately, my father's health decline prevented him from moving in there. Very...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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13 reviews
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Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And the...
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.
Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...
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They were easy to deal with. Offered an amazing discount which made it affordable for my father. They have been very accommodating for my father. The staff have been very friendly. I believe my dad is pretty...
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.
With no large entry fee, The Providence offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The Providence features a warm and nurturing holistic approach to senior living that ensures residents thrive, with a portfolio of amenities and experiences as vibrant and distinctive...
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9.6
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I am happy with the facility but most of the residents aren't as lucid as my Mom which makes it difficult for her to have friends there.
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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11 Floor plan available
9.6
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5 for all, it's a well run facility. What makes it such a great experience is that when you walk in you have a fantastic receptionist who knows your name and greets you The place is just well organized it's...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Braddock Glen in Fairfax, Virginia is a warm and friendly low-cost assisted living community where every resident receives personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, community setting from long-tenured team members. We are...
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9.5
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I would definitely recommend Sunrise. The office staff are caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were wonderful with my husband and very attentive and friendly with me. We felt so comfortable there.
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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9.5
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9.5
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We looked at 19 communities before landing on Aarondale. They treat residents like family. Great staff make a huge difference. Lots of activities and lots of variety. They have done amazing work with all...
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.
Experience Senior Care at AarondaleSurrounded by lovely gardens and a meticulously landscaped setting in Springfield, Virginia, Aarondale stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted...
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
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We are quite pleased with our decision to move from our McLean house that we lived in for 48 years to McLean Village Sunrise. We have met interesting and smart people and have friends who want to come 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.
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9.3
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9.3
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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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Arden Courts of Annandale is the best place for my Mom. I would recommend Arden Courts Annandale to anyone looking for a memory care facility for their loved one(s). They meet the residents where they are....
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 19 years, Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale is located on Braddock Road. We cater to the special needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of dementia such as Lewy Body, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s...
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The management and staff make you and your loved one feel that you are part of a family. I highly recommend Harmony at Chantilly to anyone looking. It is a great facility.
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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The facility is very nice for the price range, most of the staff is quite good and a few are wonderful. But there are some that I wish weren't there. They were adequate, but not careful and caring and kind...
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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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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99 Floor plans available
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All five stars! Food could be better, but it is not bad. It's a great value for the money. Small, friendly, clean. Well staffed. Nice atmosphere.
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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44 Floor plans available
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The housekeeping staff is excellent. My loved one, a person who insists on things being neat and clean, is very pleased. Cleanliness extends to the entire facility. They move people in only during weekdays,...
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.
Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...
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Due to its size (not too large and not too small), everyone knows everyone - including family members. They are always very friendly and will stop to talk. And my mother gets lots of visits and hugs. Of...
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge and the overall experience has been very good so far. It is a lovely brand new facility with friendly and helpful staff. I would recommend...
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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I'm late in writing this review but I drove by the other day. My mom spent a short fee months here when my dad had a heart attack. It was during covd which was annoying but place is great and very...
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.
This community, located in Annandale, VA, serves seniors and their families in and around the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. Brightview Woodburn features residential apartments and offers personalized care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living.Brightview...
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. Although I can say nothing bad about The Kensington 14K per month for any care facility in the US is too much. So I think I am more disappointed in the American care system than anything else. Absolutely...
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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Very, very kind. Everyone. I've been really pleased with all staff. Can't talk to the skilled nursing or memory care, but the rest of the staff is wonderful. I 100% recommend The Virginian. Best place...
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 Virginian is full service retirement community located on 32 secluded and wooded acres in the heart of Fairfax, VA. and is managed by Life Care Services. A long driveway right off of Arlington Blvd. leads you away from the hustle and bustle of crowded Northern Virginia life to the five-floor...
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Cost of memory care in Fairfax Acres, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax Acres is $7,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $6,879 per month.

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

Fairfax Acres, VA
$7,009/mo
$7,012/mo

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

Fairfax Acres, VA
$7,009/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,009/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,357/mo
Studio
$7,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,141/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Fairfax Acres over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Fairfax Acres

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Sunrise at Countryside in Sterling, VA

4.9
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.

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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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Fairfax Acres review score based on 235 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 235 reviews of 36 Fairfax Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfax Acres 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

Fairfax Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Fairfax Acres, VA36 facilities
8.5
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Review subcategories for Fairfax Acres 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 235 reviews of 36 Fairfax Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfax Acres 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.
Fairfax Acres, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.3
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Fairfax Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax Acres, 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 Fairfax Acres 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 Fairfax Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfax Acres, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.4%
58.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.8%
55.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.8%
65.4%
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 Fairfax Acres 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 Fairfax Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax Acres, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.9%
63.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.2%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax Acres 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 Fairfax Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax Acres, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
24.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
64.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
48.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax Acres 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 Fairfax Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax Acres, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59%
28.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
35.4%
Room service
Room service
64.1%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.8%
20.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax Acres 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 Fairfax Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax Acres, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
54.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
35.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
59%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
19.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Falcons Landing and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairfax Acres, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 36 memory care facilities near Fairfax Acres, Virginia. See the full list.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Fairfax Acres, 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 Acres, 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 Acres, 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 Acres, Virginia ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Fairfax Acres, Virginia is $7,009. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fairfax Acres, 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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