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Memory care in Dahlgren offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dahlgren is about $7,010 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 180 communities, read 4246 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Renaissance of Annandale
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Working with [name removed] to find a place for my mom was a great experience. He was patient, listened and helped us understand what’s most important for her at this time. Tons of great insight and support...
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.
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Beautiful, spacious rooms in a gorgeous setting! Staff is courteous and helpful. Dining is amazing in quality and variety. Amenities and activities are plentiful and fun! This is a wonderful place to live...
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.
We believe that everyone deserves days filled with joy and purpose.That’s why for more than 20 years, The Gardens has been a family-owned assisted living community that’s also a leader in innovative personalized care programs. Our interdisciplinary team provides a safe and loving environment...
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It is elegant but individually paced...delightful experience The Trillium! I would recommend The Trillim to others who are currently searching for a place. I am proud to live at the Trillium.
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 Trillium at Tysons: Redefining Retirement Living with Approachable EleganceWelcome to The Trillium, where retirement living is elevated through impeccable design, personalized service, and a seamless blend of hospitality and care. Having first welcomed residents in August of 2024, The...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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They were great. Facility was pretty and Victorian. People working were gentle and caring and knew how to speak to my mom to gain trust and do what they needed her to do.
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.
Our community in Bowie, Md., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common experiences, such as career...
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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All of them are a 5! We love KP and are so glad Mom is there. The Staff are all just wonderful. Very caring, kind, friendly, attentive, absolutely super. The residents are great. And the food is lovely. The...
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.
At Kensington Park Retirement Community, our services and setting are as unique as the residents we serve. Whether you are seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's/ Memory Care, Kensington Park is designed to provide an encouraging and comprehensive continuum of services. ...
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We love it. This is the 4th place my Mom has been to and it's the best!! The facility is clean and doesn't smell of urine, etc. The staff is warm, friendly, readily available and responsive. The activities...
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.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars....
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Photo of Harmony at Spring Hill
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So far very pleased with overall experience and staff members. The food seems well prepared and varied. Room for my wife is pleasant and sufficient in size. Well cleaned every week.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Spring HillAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Lorton, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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Marian Manor has a comfortable feeling. It is nice that family members can come and go without any hassles. They have dogs that roam in and out so you have to be tolerant of that situation.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
Photo of Viva Senior Living at Stafford
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Alexandria
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I like the community's location, the staff's attention to my family members, the way they dispense and monitor medications, the activities available on a daily basis, and the regularly provided square meals....
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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Photo of Spring Oak at Warrenton
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They work very hard and are very friendly but have multiple tasks so service is not always what was expected or promised. But for the price, this facility is satisfactory. This is our second facility and the...
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.
Spring Oak Warrenton is an all-inclusive assisted living community located in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia. Our dedicated team of professionals at Spring Oak of Warrenton truly value and respect the individuality of each our residents. Our staff has been carefully hand- picked so that you can...
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Photo of Cogir of Potomac
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My friends told me about Cogir of Potomac and they visited places for me while I was in rehab. I was previously living alone in an apartment in DC. This is the best decision that was ever made on my behalf....
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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Photo of Harmony at Falls Run
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I would give the overall experience with the community a 4. As far as the community, programs, services and residents - I would give all of those things a 5. Just working with the business office has been...
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 Falls RunIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of Spring Hills Mount Vernon
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Staff is caring and kind to residents and family members. New activity director is amazing. Facilities are very comfortable, clean, and welcoming.
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.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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The staff at Benchmark assisted in making my transition so much easier. Benchmark has met all my expectations and have gone beyond the call of duty. I feel wanted, safe and cared for. I couldn't ask for more
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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Photo of Cogir Alexandria Fillmore
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Staff is friendly, and quick to resolve settling in issues (i.e., getting phone hooked up). The food is delicious. My brother has a studio sized apartment, kitchenette, walk in shower. Microwave wasn't...
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.
Welcome to Cogir of Alexandria FillmoreBeautifully situated in a private, meticulously landscaped setting surrounded by lovely gardens, walkways, and towering trees, this newly remodeled, charming community offers gracious amenities, modern convenience, and exceptional individualized care and...
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The whole team is expectational. I know my father is being cared for my a team that looks at their residents as family. My dad is thriving and being his best self under their care.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is located in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County, just 53 miles south of Washington DC. The community is conveniently located to Central Park Shopping Center and near Quantico Marine Corps Base.Residents of Morningside House of Fredericksburg enjoy private...
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The staff are very caring and patient. The administration could use some training on long term care insurance. The activities are numerous but could be tailored for all capabilities. The chef accommodates...
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.
The choice to commit to an assisted living facility for a loved one’s care can be a verystressful decision. This decision is more difficult during a pandemic such as COVID-19.Evermore Senior Living provides an upscalequality lifestyle in the comfort of a singlestory home. As a Residential...
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The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
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 Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving at English Meadows in Manassas. The caretakers are very loving , they know everyone by name and they know what each person likes. They do it all with...
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.
English Meadows Manassas Campus harmonizes home, care, and comfort all in our inviting and warm campus setting. This isn’t just a place that’s easy on the eyes. It’s a place to experience life.
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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.
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What we like the most about Grand Oaks is the friendliness of staff, Multilingual staff providing care, Options for tailored care, Proximity to hospital and option for Concierge medical care. Yes we would...
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.
Grand Oaks is located on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital. It is close to Georgetown, Bethesda and just minutes from the Potomac River and the Virginia Suburbs. Our residents feel inspired in their spacious, light filled apartments, dine in elegance with delicious meals and remain active...
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I visited my sister over the weekend for her birthday in memory care.. They had a celebration party, music, food and decorations. The staff is the friendliest and most attentive to all residents. 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.
Modena Reserve Bethesda raises the bar for Assisted Living and Memory Care in the upscale urban suburb of Bethesda, Maryland. Expect an experience like no other, with unrivaled service and care of the highest quality. Best-in-class dining, gorgeous amenities, and convenient proximity to...
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
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.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...

Cost of memory care in Dahlgren, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dahlgren is $7,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

Memory care costs in Dahlgren, VA, vs. nearby cities

Dahlgren, VA
$7,010/mo

Memory care costs in Dahlgren, VA, vs. state and national averages

Dahlgren, VA
$7,010/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Dahlgren, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,010/mo

Memory care costs in Dahlgren, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,949/mo
Studio
$7,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,751/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,830/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,966/mo

Senior living costs in Dahlgren vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dahlgren, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDahlgren, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$7,010/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,390/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,925/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Dahlgren, VA:$7,010/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Dahlgren, VA:$5,390/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Dahlgren, VA:$3,925/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Dahlgren, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dahlgren and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dahlgren, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dahlgren, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dahlgren have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dahlgren, VA$8,091/mo$7,304/mo+10.8%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Dahlgren, VA
2024 average cost:$8,091/mo
2023 average cost:$7,304/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dahlgren

Recent reviews for memory care in Dahlgren

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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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive caregivers. Many reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the caregivers at various communities, such as Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Artis Senior Living of Potomac, and Potomac Courts, who go above and beyond to support residents and their families.
Wide range of activities. Residents express appreciation for the diverse activities offered in communities like Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Sunrise of Chevy Chase, and Heritage Village Gainesville, which cater to various interests and encourage socializing.
Thoughtful communication with families. Families describe consistent and clear communication from staff at communities like Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Sunrise of Vienna, and Great Falls Memory Care by Artis, keeping them informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Reviews for communities such as Artis Senior Living of Potomac, Potomac Courts, and Spring Hills Mount Vernon consistently mention the delicious and nutritious meals provided, accommodating dietary restrictions and enhancing residents' overall well-being.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families express satisfaction with the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Sunrise of Vienna, Potomac Courts, and Tribute at The Glen, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.
Engaging and supportive community environment. Reviews frequently mention the warmth and inclusiveness of communities like Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, The Providence Fairfax, and Morningside House of Spotsylvania, offering residents opportunities to connect with others and thrive.
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Dahlgren review score based on 1,071 family reviews

8.8
Review score159 facilities1071 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1071 reviews of 159 Dahlgren memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dahlgren 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

Dahlgren review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Dahlgren, VA159 facilities
8.8
Dahlgren Center, VA178 facilities
7.1
Colonial Beach, VA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Dahlgren 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 1,071 reviews of 159 Dahlgren memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dahlgren 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.
Dahlgren, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dahlgren memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dahlgren memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dahlgren, 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 Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
79.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
70.4%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50.3%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dahlgren, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.8%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
64.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.9%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dahlgren, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.6%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
76.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
57.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Dahlgren

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dahlgren protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dahlgren, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 180 memory care facilities near Dahlgren, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dahlgren, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 180 memory care facilities near you in Dahlgren, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dahlgren, 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 Dahlgren, 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 Dahlgren, Virginia ranges from $350 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Dahlgren, Virginia is $7,010. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dahlgren, Virginia typically starts at $350. 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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