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Assisted living costs in Waldon Woods average about $5,943 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Waldon Woods. Our detailed directory has 746 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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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 father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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Unfortunately my loved one was only here very briefly before her care needs increased to the point where she needed a skilled nursing facility, but overall I thought they did a good job for the level of care...
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.
Labier Assisted Living  has two small (8 residents) homes in  quiet residential neighborhoods. Specializing in taking care of people who have memory impairments, Labier Assisted Living  provides continuity of care by staff who have been employed for over 6 years and...
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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.
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.
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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.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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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.
Mamie's Loving Care is located in beautiful Fort Washington, MD. We pride ourselves in offering some of the most extensive and caring services to elderly people of all walks of life. Unlike many assisted living facilities, we are able to offer services to people with almost any particular medical...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Waldon Woods, VA

The average cost of senior living in Waldon Woods is $5,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $5,881 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waldon Woods, VA vs. nearby cities

Waldon Woods, VA
$5,943/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waldon Woods, VA vs. the state and national average

Waldon Woods, VA
$5,943/mo
U.S. national average
$4,672/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waldon Woods vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,943/mo
$7,195/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waldon Woods, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,083/mo
Private
$6,333/mo
Studio
$6,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,439/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,183/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,733/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Waldon Woods over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waldon Woods, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Waldon Woods

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waldon Woods

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas

4.4
My sister is a pt at commonwealth I have been very pleased with how they communitecate with me about my sister my sister seems to be happy there. She is in the hospital right now but will return soon. She has pneumonia and is on oxygen and will be under hospice

English Meadows 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

Communication between families and staff. Many reviews mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Sunrise of Alexandria, and Spring Hills Mount Vernon. Residents' families appreciate being kept informed about care needs and any chang ...
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Thoughtfully designed activities. Several reviews highlight the impact of well-planned activities on residents' happiness and engagement at their communities, including Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Aarondale Community, and Heatherwood Retirement Community. Activities such as flower arranging, bingo, and social events help residen ...
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Exceptional food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food and dining experiences are consistently mentioned as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities, as seen at Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and The Landing at Alexandria. Chefs accommodate ...
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Highly responsive and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the compassionate and attentive nature of staff members at their communities, including Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and Paul Spring Community. Staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel safe, respected, and well-cared for.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in residents' living spaces and common areas, as seen at Aarondale Community, Spring Hills Mount Vernon, and Paul Spring Community. Communal spaces and landscaping are regularly updated and well-maintained.
Frequent staffing changes. Some reviews mention challenges with staff turnover and inconsistency in care, as evidenced at Sunrise of Alexandria, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and Harmony at Spring Hill. Communities are working to address these issues, but families should be prepared for potential changes in care ...
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Waldon Woods review score based on 151 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 151 reviews of 35 Waldon Woods assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waldon Woods 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

Waldon Woods review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Waldon Woods 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 151 reviews of 35 Waldon Woods assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waldon Woods 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
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Waldon Woods assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldon Woods assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldon Woods, 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 Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waldon Woods, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.1%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.3%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.1%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldon Woods, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.7%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waldon Woods

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Waldon Woods protect seniors.

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Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, Magnolia House Assisted Living and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waldon Woods, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 47 assisted living facilities near Waldon Woods, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Waldon Woods, Virginia are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Potomac Place and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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