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Safety, cleanliness, attentive staff, homemade meals, and resident happiness were used to evaluate many assisted living facilities and Assisted Living of Potomac ranked the highest for us. We could not be...
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.
Assisted Living of Potomac is a senior care home that is located in the affluent city of Potomac, MD and in Montgomery county. Potomac gets its name for its close location to the famous Potomac River. It is also home to Bear Island. The group home setting is just a short walk to Watts Branch Park...
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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...
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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 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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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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 the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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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.
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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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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
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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.
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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I am so very happy with the care my mother gets here, there are only 4 residents so the individual one-on-one care is fabulous. They take my mother out shopping with them, I know she is secure in a home...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Wolf Trap, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wolf Trap is $6,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, VA with an average of $5,987 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, vs. nearby cities

Wolf Trap, VA
$6,286/mo
$6,275/mo
$6,619/mo

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

Wolf Trap, VA
$6,286/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,286/mo
$7,273/mo

Assisted living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,515/mo
Private
$6,731/mo
Studio
$8,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,604/mo

Senior living costs in Wolf Trap 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: Wolf Trap, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWolf Trap, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,286/mo$5,438/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$7,273/mo$5,448/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living$5,216/mo$4,617/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Wolf Trap, VA:$6,286/mo
Virginia:$5,438/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Wolf Trap, VA:$7,273/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Wolf Trap, VA:$5,216/mo
Virginia:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wolf Trap 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wolf Trap, VA$6,966/mo$6,454/mo+7.9%
Virginia$5,741/mo$5,236/mo+9.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Wolf Trap, VA
2024 average cost:$6,966/mo
2023 average cost:$6,454/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
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 Wolf Trap, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wolf Trap

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wolf Trap

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

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Fox Hill, several residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships that have been formed with the community's caregivers.
Nutritious and delicious meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Sunrise at Countryside, residents love the food and appreciate the catering to dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Thoughtful communication with families. Reviews contain many mentions of clear and effective communication between communities and families, ensuring everyone stays informed and care needs are being met. At Sunrise Braddock Glen, families appreciate the regular updates provided by staff.
Engaging activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For instance, at Sunrise at Countryside, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools and parks, and more.
Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews often emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At , residents mention the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, while reviews for Sunrise of Hunter Mill show appreciation for the renovated ...
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Consistent and compassionate care. Reviews frequently mention the attentiveness and thoughtfulness of caregivers in addressing the unique needs of their residents. At Sunrise of Vienna, the nursing staff and caretakers are commended for their effective communication and offering suggestions for PT and OT to help residents progr ...
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Wolf Trap review score based on 341 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 341 reviews of 61 Wolf Trap assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wolf Trap 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

Wolf Trap review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Wolf Trap, VA61 facilities
8.9
Vienna, VA85 facilities
8.7
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Review subcategories for Wolf Trap 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 341 reviews of 61 Wolf Trap assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wolf Trap 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
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Wolf Trap assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolf Trap assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolf Trap, 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 Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
86.9%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
93.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.7%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
82%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.9%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80.3%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
78.7%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80.3%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.7%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
57.4%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.1%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
49.2%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wolf Trap

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 Wolf Trap protect seniors.
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Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Potomac, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wolf Trap, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 70 assisted living facilities near Wolf Trap, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wolf Trap, Virginia are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Chevy Chase House. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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