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Assisted Living Communities in Fairfax, Virginia
Home to 10 assisted living residences, Fairfax offers high access to senior care solutions in urban and suburban neighborhoods, just 20 miles outside Washington, D.C. In 2024, local facilities charge around $7,348 per month, which outpaces Virginia’s norm of $6,050 and the national median of $5,350.
In the following directory, we feature 1638 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the Fairfax region, providing insight into the quality of care they provide. Overall, these communities earn a satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
Directory of Assisted Living in Fairfax, VA
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Layhill Manor
2845 Blue Spruce Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"Layhill Manor is located in Silver Spring, MD, a vibrant urban area with many restaurants, coffee shops and parks. This care home is conveni..."
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Angels Garden (The) Ii
14017 Breeze Hill Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"Angels Garden Silver Spring Home, located in Silver Spring, MD, offers a range of care options including residential care home, assisted liv..."
READ MOREAgape Assisted Living Home
12404 Tampico Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MOREAn An Assisted Living
2612 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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Branchwood Towers
8600 Mike Shapiro Dr, Clinton, MD 20735
"Welcome to Branchwood Towers an affordable senior living community of one and two bedroom apartments located in Clinton, Maryland. Our resid..."
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New Haven, Inc
3005 Bonview Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MOREThe Cottage At Curry Manor
6501 Curry Manor Ct, Bethesda, MD 20817
"The Cottage at Curry Manor is nestled in the community of Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Bethesda is home to the Walter Re..."
READ MOREQuality Springs Assisted Living
13200 Locksley Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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Bliss Villa Elder Care I
1105 Eastbourne Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"Bliss Villa Elder Care I is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, a bustling commerce center on the northernmost edge of Washington, D.C. Silv..."
READ MOREBy God's Grace
5011 Floral Park Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613
"By God's Grace is located in Brandywine, MD, a small community that's home to approximately 6,700 residents. Brandywine is located just outs..."
READ MOREArmed Forces Retirement Home - Washington DC
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW, Washington, DC 20011
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Government of the District of Columbia A..."
READ MORENacal Home Care
4230 Landgreen St, Rockville, MD 20853
"Nacal Home Care is located in Rockville, MD. The home's convenient location close to the Aspen Hill Shopping Center, Wheaton Woods Swiming P..."
READ MOREApple Blossoms Assisted Living Ii
1015 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903
"Apple Blossoms Assisted Living is located in Silver Spring, MD, and offers a variety of care types including assisted living, short-term reh..."
READ MOREMount of Venus Assisted Living
4710 Medora Dr, Suitland, MD 20746
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MOREGreen Valley Apartments
2412 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
"Green Valley Apartments is an assisted living facility in Washington, DC. Green Valley Apartments offers activities at their location for re..."
READ MORESummerwood Garden Assisted Living
12705 Summerwood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORELins House Llc
1006 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MOREMy Sister'S Place
21106 Tall Cedar Way, Germantown, MD 20876
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MOREElegant Senior Living
10505 Burbank Dr, POTOMAC, MD 20854
"Elegant Senior Living is nestled in an upscale neighborhood in Potomac, Maryland. Known as the Beverly Hills of Montgomery County and part o..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Fairfax charge around $7,348 per month, which tracks above the state norm of $6,050 and surpasses rates in many nearby cities. In Richmond, seniors pay about $5,701, and facilities in Harrisonburg charge even lower fees of roughly $3,725.
Fairfax
$7,348
Virginia
$6,050
United States
$5,350
Winchester
$6,779
Harrisonburg
$3,725
Charlottesville
$6,400
Richmond
$5,701
Paying for Assisted Living in Fairfax
Fairfax has above-average assisted living rates, which is in keeping with other cities within the Washington D.C. area. Its median fee is $5,948 per month, which is significantly more than Virginia’s $5,250 and the national average of $4,500.Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fairfax
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living in Virginia through the Auxiliary Grant and a state supplement to SSI.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living residents in the Fairfax region pay around $7,348 monthly. This rate exceeds typical costs for home-based solutions, with agencies charging about $5,911 for in-home care and roughly $6,292 for home health care. While seniors who attend adult day health care pay substantially lower rates of around $2,275, nursing home fees exceed assisted living costs at roughly $12,623 for shared accommodations.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Fairfax is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Fairfax
Many nonprofit organizations assist seniors in and around Fairfax. The following list includes those that advocate for assisted living residents unhappy with their care providers, support veterans struggling with non-medical health issues and provide opportunities for volunteers to help others in their communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (703) 324-5861 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored advocate for the rights of seniors residing in assisted living facilities. Its main purpose is to help residents understand their rights and to resolve care-related issues with providers through investigation and negotiation. Ombudsmen visit care communities weekly to provide confidential one-on-one counseling sessions to residents. They can also provide data about long-term care providers so seniors can make more informed choices. |
| DVS Fairfax Benefits Office | (703) 359-1210 | The Fairfax Benefits Office is administered by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to help those discharged from active military service apply for state and federal benefits. All of the office's services are free of charge. It can also refer vets and their dependents in need of behavioral health support to the Alexandria VA Vet Center, where specialists can help with a range of issues, such as family counseling, depression and PTSD. |
| RSVP Northern Virginia | (703) 246-3460 | The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program helps adults aged 55 and older find nonprofit organizations in Fairfax and the surrounding areas that rely on volunteers to fulfill their purposes. There are many ways volunteers can assist, sometimes utilizing existing life and work skills and other times receiving training to deliver something new. Examples of common ways to help include becoming a teaching assistant within the Arlington Education and Employment Program and acting as an income tax assistant for individuals and families in Fairfax County. |
| Medical Equipment Loan Closet | (703) 719-1380 | ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disabled adults achieve as much independence as possible. Its medical loan closet lends Fairfax seniors with disabilities a wide range of devices that can mitigate the impact of the conditions that restrict their movement. As the center relies on donations, all loans are subject to availability. Equipment commonly in stock includes electric and manual wheelchairs, crutches, canes, knee scooters and commodes. There is no charge for the service or the loaned equipment. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fairfax
Fairfax Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
