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Assisted living costs in Herndon average about $6,635 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 41 communities in Herndon. Our detailed directory has 1002 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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...
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Staff and residents extremely caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Common areas kept impeccably clean. Quality of care outstanding. Meals and dining super diverse and high quality. And plenty of activities....
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 Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, located in Leesburg, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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I've been very happy with Arbor Terrace Fairfax. The main thing I like is they have two separate wings, one for higher functioning residents and one for lower functioning residents. Since my dad is higher...
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.
At Chantilly Heights, LLC our focus is on care for seniors facing challenges associated with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other types of memory impairment. Our resident’s minds, bodies and spirits are stimulated with joyful activities in secure and comfortable environments designed for each stage of...
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professional and clean environment and friendly staff
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Greenbrier Assisted Living is a large colonial style boutique and upscale facility located in the neighborhood of Tysons Corner and walking distance to the Tysons Corner Mall. With exceptional ALL INCLUSIVE pricing and NO EXTRA CARE COST, this secured community offers a beautiful backyard,...
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Both my mother-in-law and then my own mother have lived here and enjoyed personal full-time care in a home environment. Three quality meals are cooked in the kitchen next to the residents' living room every...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Home Elder Care is a residential care home located in the historic Fairfax, VA. Time travel in the city's guided walking tour hosted by the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Collect a souvenir or two at the gift shop to commemorate your travels, and showcase it to family and friends while...
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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My loved one has really enjoyed her stay at this community, the staff have all been excellent at providing great around the clock care to my loved one. My mother really is enjoying her dinning experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tysons Woods is a highly celebrated assisted living facility located in beautiful downtown Vienna, Virginia. The home is nestled in a cozy little suburban area, just a short distance away from a large shopping center and the downtown historic part of the city. The home prides itself in offering...

Cost of assisted living in Herndon, VA

The average cost of senior living in Herndon is $6,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey's Crossroads, VA with an average of $6,005 per month.

Assisted living costs in Herndon, VA, vs. nearby cities

Herndon, VA
$6,635/mo
$6,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Herndon, VA, vs. state and national averages

Herndon, VA
$6,635/mo
U.S. national average
$4,708/mo

Assisted living costs in Herndon, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,635/mo
$7,363/mo

Assisted living costs in Herndon, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,672/mo
Private
$6,850/mo
Studio
$8,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,501/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,625/mo

Senior living costs in Herndon 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: Herndon, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHerndon, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,635/mo$5,437/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$7,363/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$5,522/mo$4,616/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Herndon, VA:$6,635/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Herndon, VA:$7,363/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Herndon, VA:$5,522/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Assisted living costs in Herndon, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Herndon 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Herndon, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Herndon 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
Herndon, VA$7,332/mo$7,123/mo+2.9%
Virginia$5,741/mo$5,236/mo+9.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Herndon, VA
2024 average cost:$7,332/mo
2023 average cost:$7,123/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,741/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Herndon, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Herndon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Herndon

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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Harpers Station Gainesville

4.9
I would and do highly recommend Harper's Station. Dad was very happy there. His and my only issue was phone service. It was constantly going down for hours to days at a time. Dad was one of the first residents there so it may have been resolved by now.

Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Transparent and inclusive communication. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are met. At The Ridge at Sterling, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their families, both in person and virtually.
Art and creative programs. Residents find joy in various artistic offerings, such as painting classes and art exhibits, providing opportunities for self-expression and social engagement. At Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA, an art class specifically for one resident was arranged, fostering her talents and fostering a sense of co ...
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Renovated and updated living spaces. Communities that have recently undergone renovations and updates receive positive feedback from residents and families, enhancing the living experience. The new chef and dining room at The Virginian by Cogir are just a few examples of this improvement.
Exceptional care for bedridden residents. Caring for bedridden residents is a priority at several communities, with staff taking great strides to address their unique needs, such as healing bedsores in less than two weeks. At Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA, this dedication to care has been praised by families.
Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Staff members go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents, making a significant difference in their daily lives. At Heatherwood Retirement Community, staff members are attentive to residents' needs, ensuring their care and dignity are respected.
Transparent and customized care plans. Families appreciate having a clear understanding of their loved ones' care plans, including what services are included and how often. Community staff make sure families are informed and involved, ensuring peace of mind. At Heatherwood Retirement Community, this transparent approach has led to ...
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Herndon review score based on 247 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 247 reviews of 35 Herndon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Herndon review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Herndon review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Herndon, VA35 facilities
9.0
McNair, VA36 facilities
9.2
Franklin Farm, VA38 facilities

Review subcategories for Herndon assisted living

When assisted living 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 247 reviews of 35 Herndon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Herndon resident and family assisted living 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.
Herndon, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Herndon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Herndon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Herndon, 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 Herndon assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Herndon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Herndon, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
82.9%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.9%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Herndon assisted living

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 Herndon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Herndon, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Herndon assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Herndon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Herndon, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
74.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Herndon assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Herndon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Herndon, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
65.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Herndon assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Herndon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Herndon, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
65.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
68.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Herndon

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Herndon protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Great Falls Memory Care by Artis, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Potomac Courts are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Herndon, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 41 assisted living facilities near Herndon, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Herndon, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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