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Memory Care Communities in Annandale, Virginia

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

In Annandale, seniors in memory care communities pay $7,435 per month for housing and care. This is 13% higher than what’s typical for Virginia, and it exceeds the national norm by 32%. Seniors typically find more economical care costs outside the Annandale region, with rates in Harrisonburg coming in a little lower at $7,139. In Winchester, monthly fees are 16% lower than in Annandale, and in Richmond, facilities charge competitive monthly rates of $6,126. In Staunton, potential savings may be even more significant, with residents in this city paying $5,885 for residential memory support.

 

Annandale

$7,435

Virginia

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Winchester

$6,269

Harrisonburg

$7,139

Staunton

$5,885

Richmond

$6,126

Paying for Memory Care in Annandale

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care facilities in the Annandale region charge median monthly rates of $7,435.

 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Annandale

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Virginia

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is one of the most expensive senior care options in Annandale, with residents paying $7,435 per month for services. While this is 35% less than the cost of nursing home care, seniors may pay lower rates for other options. For example, those who don’t need memory services pay $5,948 for assisted living, and seniors who obtain private services at home pay $5,339 for non medical in-home care and skilled home health care. Those who attend adult day health care pay even lower rates of $2,282 for services.

 

Memory Care

$7,435

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$2,282

Assisted Living Facility

$5,948

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,467

Note: Data for Annandale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.

 

Free Memory Care Resources in Annandale

Annandale and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Annandale, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Annandale

The Virginia Department of Social Services regulates memory care facilities in Annandale, promoting a consistent standard of care for all residents. In this city, memory care facilities are officially licensed as assisted living facilities, but they follow expanded rules related to caregiver ratios, dementia staff training and building security requirements.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Annandale

  • Fairfax County, where Annandale is located, is a dementia-friendly community with a range of supports and resources for seniors and families living with a dementia diagnosis. Through the county, individuals can connect with informational and educational activities and events and find local support groups.
  • Seniors in Virginia don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, and the state offers a $12,000 deduction that seniors can claim to reduce what they owe on their pension income or withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, which can help some seniors and families pay for memory care in Annandale. Beyond that, the state taxes qualifying income at rates of 5% to 5.75%.
  • The air quality in the Annandale region is decent, providing a clean environment for those living with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that often accompany Alzheimer’s. The American Lung Association reports only 6 days annually in which particle or ozone pollution levels are high enough to be unsafe for vulnerable individuals, and it gives the region a C for ozone pollution and a B for short-term particle pollution.
  • Annandale has warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, offering changing scenery throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures between May and September fall between 78 and 87 degrees Fahrenheit, and conditions are muggy or worse about 17% of the time. During the winter months, daytime highs are generally between 42 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit, and February is the snowiest month with about 7 inches of snowfall. To keep residents comfortable, many memory care facilities have individual climate controls and a variety of indoor recreational activities throughout the year.
  • Annandale doesn’t have a local hospital, but Inova Fairfax Hospital is located just 3 miles outside the city in Falls Church. This 923-bed medical center offers a broad range of specialties and has a dedicated geriatrics department. Additionally, many memory care facilities have on-call physicians who administer primary care services to residents.  

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Annandale

 

Annandale-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Virginia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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gail in VA

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Arden Courts of Annandale

I would rate this more than 5 if it was available. It was a daunting experience finding care for my mom. This place was/is awesome. From the first moment we went for the initial visit, until...

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Reviewer RC#0822b

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Renaissance of Annandale

The people at Renaissance of Annandale are very caring and efficient. My husband's room is small but adequate. The food is mediocre. The furniture in the common area is rather plasticky than comfy....

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Richard 731

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brightview Woodburn

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...

Provider response

Hi Richard - Thank you for leaving the positive review! Our associates go above and beyond every day to care for our residents.

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