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1121 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170
4.3
(9 reviews)
"My dad has been in Great Falls Assisted Living for about 2 and a half weeks now. He's doing great and he's adjusted well, better than we could have hoped. It's working out well. They're a memory care dedicated facility. I like the warmth and positiv..."
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8204 Madrillon Estates Dr, Vienna, VA 22182
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Greenbrier Assisted Living was a single-family home that has been fitted for senior living, and it was very clean and very nice on the inside. The woman that I spoke to was also very nice. They've got 6 or 8 rooms and they all looked well taken care ..."
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8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Jenny and Paul run a wonderful 3 residence group home in Fairfax. Jenny is a licensed geriatric nurse and meticulous about the processes and people assigned to take care of Mom. Flor is the caregiver tasked with most of Mom's care (feeding, bathing..."
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2248 Central Ave, Vienna, VA 22182
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Tysons Woods was a great place. It was small and had very few residents. The staff was very accommodating and very helpful on the tour. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms are just bedrooms inside of a home that are clean and well maintained but no..."
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3450 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA 22003
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I could not be happier with the care my mother receives at Brightview Woodburn in Annandale, VA. They keep me updated on her care and offer suggestions that are most helpful. She has 24-hour care and assistance. At her age, this year 100, she need..."
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6712 Bostwick Dr, Springfield, VA 22151
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at Crystal Gardens #1 on Bostwick Drive in Springfield. I can't express in words our regard for the staff of this super caring facility. There is room for only six residents and that makes the care much more personal and ke..."
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1739 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA 22101
4.2
(4 reviews)
"I moved to Arleigh Burke Pavilion. It is a top of the line place. They have exercise five days a week and a gym. They have a doctor in-house, although my daughter takes me to my doctor. The staff's performance is above average. ..."
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11450 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190
4.0
(5 reviews)
"I have lived at Lake Anne Fellowship House for 14 years and I like it a lot. It is handy. There are buses that come up to the front door and there is a community center right across the street. They have various activities. There is craft club, danci..."
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4308 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
4.3
(3 reviews)
"This place is fantastic. My aunt was at this facility for approximately five years. She was well taken care of. Whenever she had a doctor's appointment, someone from the facility went with her and stayed with her. You could not ask for a more car..."
READ MORE7120 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My mother goes to Leewood for respite. I have nothing but good things to say about them! They take care of my mom, she loves being with them. She's always happy to see everyone and her friends! She participates in activities, she eats very well there..."
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752 Boehms Court, Great Falls, VA 22066
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Great Falls Assisted Living is a superior "Memory Care" facility located on the edge of Reston, Fairfax County VA The center was only recently built and so has the newest of the new to offer its residents. One of the few locations that offers its own..."
READ MORE2346 Greenbrier Way, Vienna, VA 22182
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad moved to Tysons Woods on Greenbrier. It's very clean, very bright, and very welcoming. There's a lot of common area space. The staff was very professional, very friendly, and very solicitous to my father. I think there are at least four privat..."
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11501 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Kensington Reston Assisted Living is a beautiful facility. It provides assisted living care for people going through physical difficulties, as well as for people who have memory difficulties. We are about to move from a modest room where we have ..."
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9417 Macklin Court, Alexandria, VA 22309
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I cannot say enough about this Home and the care my Mother is receiving at Macklin Court. The home is elegant, very clean and well kept. The Caregivers are exceptional including one who has been with Labier Assisted Living for 19 years I live in Al..."
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2100 Powhatan St, Falls Church, VA 22043
3.0
(7 reviews)
"Powhatan Nursing Home was excellent; hospice also took part in my husband's care. They arranged for hospice to come in and the staff was very friendly and they kept me informed. They were able to give him a bath and kept him clean. He never asked for..."
READ MORE2231 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191
4.0
(1 reviews)
"It seemed to be a nice facility. The elderly seemed content and caretakers were pleasant and friendly. Facilities were clean and decorated agreeably. This assisted living facility invites the Girl Scouts into their building quite often to sing for th..."
READ MORE13430 Coppermine Road, Herndon, VA 20171
"Kendrick Court at McNair Farms is a senior living provider located in Herndon, VA, catering to individuals looking for 55-plus communities. ..."
READ MORE1011 Gelston Cir, McLean, VA 22102
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services F..."
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1131 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
"Now Open! GREAT FALLS, VA The Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of..."
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7816 Trammell Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
"Residential Assisted Living, Single-level home with private bathrooms, hair salon and activity rooms. Outings to parks and drive throughs we..."
READ MOREBecause Fairfax County is part of the Washington, D.C. metro area, the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey combines the county’s costs for care with the nation’s capital. In Fairfax County, seniors pay an average of $6,000 a month for assisted living care. This is a high average, especially when compared to the national average of $4,300. It is also $1,200 more than the state’s average of $4,850.
Throughout the state of Virginia, costs for care vary quite a bit. While the Fairfax County area has one of the highest averages at $6,000 a month, Harrisonburg is even higher at $6,286. Charlottesville is also close to the Fairfax County average, but about $107 less at $5,893 a month. The most affordable community for assisted living care in Virginia is Richmond, which averages $3,645 a month. In Virginia Beach, seniors pay an average of $4,365, while in Blacksburg on the southwest side of the state, the average drops to just $4,000. Many cities are close to the state’s average. In fact, in Staunton, assisted living costs the same as the state average, $4,850, while in Lynchburg, the cost is just a little more at $4,939.
Fairfax County/Washington, D.C.
$6,000
Virginia
$4,850
The United States
$4,300
Harrisonburg
$6,286
Charlottesville
$5,893
Lynchburg
$4,939
Staunton
$4,850
Virginia Beach
$4,365
Blacksburg
$4,000
Richmond
$3,645
Eligible seniors over the age of 65 may file an application for financial assistance for assisted living in Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia via the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Medicaid Waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program | (703) 324-7948 | VICAP provides unbiased counseling to seniors who need Medicare coverage to help them understand their options. Through VICAP, seniors can verify that they are utilizing all of the Medicare resources available to them to help pay for medical care and assisted living costs. The service can also connect seniors to Medicare-participating physicians. |
| Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (703) 324-5861 | The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman program offers advocacy services to seniors in Fairfax County who are in assisted living facilities. If seniors or their families suspect neglect or abuse, the Ombudsman will investigate the complaint and inform the senior and family members of their rights. |
| MetroAccess | (202) 962-2700 | MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door paratransit service for Fairfax County residents who have disabilities that make it impossible to use traditional bus or rail service. The service is available for any trip within a ¾ mile radius of Metrobus and Metrorail service areas. Seniors aged 65 and older can apply for a Reduced Fare SmarTrip Photo ID card that allows them to ride MetroAccess and other Metrobus and Metrorail transit options at a reduced price. |
| Fairfax County Transportation Options Program | (703) 222-9764 | Fairfax County seniors who need rides outside of the Metrobus and Metrorail service areas can use the Transportation Options Program. TOPS provides discounts to seniors who need taxi service, ride-sharing or other rides around town. This program is available to seniors aged 50 or over who make $50,000 or less per household a year or who are MetroAccess registered users. |
| Fairfax Veterans Benefits Office | (703) 359-1210 | Seniors in Fairfax County who served in the U.S. military may be eligible for veterans’ services. The Fairfax Benefits Office helps connect these seniors to those services. Veterans can visit the office during the week for walk-in services or make an appointment to ensure they’re getting the benefits they earned through their military service. |
| Fairfax County | (703) 820-2131 | Fairfax County operates a number of Senior Centers that provide adults aged 50 and older with a place to connect with other members of the community, pursue interests and hobbies and get access to senior-friendly services. Transportation to these senior centers from an assisted living community is provided when needed. |
Fairfax-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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Peter
4.0
Review of Braddock Glen
Braddock Glen was a nice place. I saw the public areas like the library, the dining room, and the local bistro. I also saw the public areas where people could go and sit and read a book or...
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Abby1
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Reston Town Center
Sunrise at Reston Town Center was excellent. I loved it. I've seen the area before. Just driving to the place, I was amazed at how clean the facilities were. There's a lot of light. I love the...
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ReviewerFY#1025b
5.0
Review of Braddock Glen
I went to see Braddock Glen's assisted living on behalf of my uncle. It's like a hotel or a resort without a swimming pool. I think it's nice and welcoming. It's a rustic classic type of housing....
Provider response
Hi, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Braddock Glen. We would be...
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