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If your loved one needs memory care in Franklin Forest, A Place for Mom can help. With 90 memory care facilities in Franklin Forest, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potomac Heights, Kent and The Palisades.
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The community is willing to accommodate with dietary restrictions. There were always some type of activities going on for the residents to choose from. [name removed] was very empathetic, helpful,...
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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.
Located within a mile of Old Town Alexandria just off of King Street, Silverado Alexandria is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community dedicated to enriching life for the memory impaired.Many families shared the peace of mind they experienced when they finally...
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Our family member recently moved to Brookdale Potomac and is receiving excellent care. The nurses and other staff have been professional, attentive, kind and patient. He is able to receive PT, OT, primary...
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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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Franklin Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Franklin Forest is $6,878 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey's Crossroads, VA with an average of $6,885 per month.

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

Franklin Forest, VA
$6,878/mo

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

Franklin Forest, VA
$6,878/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,878/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,385/mo
Studio
$7,539/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,753/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Franklin Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in Franklin Forest

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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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Franklin Forest review score based on 366 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 366 reviews of 73 Franklin Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Franklin Forest 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

Franklin Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Franklin Forest, VA73 facilities
8.4
Falls Church, VA80 facilities
8.4

Review subcategories for Franklin Forest 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 366 reviews of 73 Franklin Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Franklin Forest 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Franklin Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin Forest, 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 Franklin Forest 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 Franklin Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin Forest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.2%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin Forest 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 Franklin Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin Forest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.2%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin Forest 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 Franklin Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
55.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.8%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin Forest 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 Franklin Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.8%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
50.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin Forest 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 Franklin Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.2%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.6%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
41%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Franklin Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 90 memory care facilities near Franklin Forest, Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Franklin Forest, Virginia are Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 90 memory care facilities near you in Franklin Forest, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Franklin Forest, 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 Franklin Forest, 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 Franklin Forest, Virginia ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Franklin Forest, Virginia is $6,878. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Franklin Forest, 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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