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57 Memory Care Facilities near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 7/3/24

If your loved one needs memory care in Washington, A Place for Mom can help. With 57 memory care facilities in Washington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Washington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Washington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Washington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington, Alexandria or Park View.

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Average starting price of Memory Care in Washington, DC is $6,643/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $6,643/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Washington, DC
Sunrise at Countryside in Sterling, VA
4.3

Everybody is very helpful and attentive to my needs. The staff come and check making sure I am okay. I haven't participated in activities yet since I'm still getting myself acclimated to my new environment. So far i am very happy and satisfied with my new place.

Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0

I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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 visitation zones (following CDC guidelines). The staff is working under challenging circumstances and they continue to be kind, patient and deliver high quality care. We are so very grateful my sister can live in such a great facility.

Sunrise of Connecticut Ave

5111 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue has been serving the Nation's Capital with quality assisted living and memory care programs since 2003. We are conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, museums and shopping. Our tenured leadership team has...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.6(17 reviews)

My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Connecticut Ave and the overall experience was great. My limited experience with the staff was great. Communication with the family was good. I would...

The Residences at Thomas Circle

1330 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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More than a great place to live, The Residences at Thomas Circle is a neighborhood within a neighborhood – where seniors can live life their way.LIFE AT ITS FINEST In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and a short walk to museums and monuments, you will find seniors...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(20 reviews)

The entire staff was extremely professional, kind and hospitable. This applies to everyone from the receptionist, admissions team, housekeepers and care providers. They were very patient with me and my...

Chevy Chase House

5420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Originally built in the 1910s, Chevy Chase House was transformed into Luxury Senior Living by Meridian. The community was invigorated after completion of a multi-million dollar renovation in 2018. An award-winning design firm incorporated all possible modern amenities while preserving the...

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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
3.8(19 reviews)

My mom loves the food and the activities. It is so nice that she can get physical therapy and occupational therapy in her apartment. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this...

Maple Heights Senior Living

5100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

At Maple Heights Senior Living, you will find that we give options to Senior Living. Whether you are in search of a more independent lifestyle with a variety of optional services, or a full complement of Assisted Living/Memory Care, Maple Heights offers the best of both worlds within our...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(1 review)

We chose this community because they were a newer facility, the location, as well as during the on site visit, the staff members were accommodating. The room sizes are nice and adequate, they have different...

Forest Side Memory Care

2701 Military Road NW, Washington, DC 20015

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Provides: Memory Care

Forest Side Assisted Living, a Forest Hills of DC Community, is the newest residence in the District specializing in the care of individuals with memory loss. The home is arranged in small intimate neighborhoods where individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive impairments are...

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5.0(2 reviews)

Thank you Forestside Memory Care for providing my Mom with the attentive care she needed during her final stages of Alzheimer's. The staff and services provided here are the best in the area. A Place For Mom...

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
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primary focus is to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. To visualize Arden Courts Kensington, picture four single level houses all connected by indoor and outdoor walkways and courtyards. The houses offer a homey atmosphere that immediately make...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.8(20 reviews)

Mom moved to Arden Courts in Mar 2023 from an assisted living in NC. The difference in her is dramatic. Previously, she was anxious and frightened. Here, she is relaxed and cheerful. She has friends, a new...

Fox Hill

8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Sunrise at Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.5(21 reviews)

The Foxhill staff, in assisted living, is very attentive and helpful. We appreciate all they are doing to help her adjust. It's a comfort knowing my sister is cared for in a safe, very nice environment.

Sunrise of Falls Church

330 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.1(41 reviews)

Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And the...

Sunrise of Arlington VA

2000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.3(27 reviews)

It's close only a little more than a mile away, which is important. I'm living in how much driving I'm doing and right now. I managed to get to see her about three times a week. I visited the place before...

Modena Reserve at Kensington

10540 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.8(13 reviews)

I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does...

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Vitality Living Arlington

3821 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(81 reviews)

Vitality Living is a wonderful community! My father moved several hundred miles to live here and everyone along this journey has made it seamless and very welcoming. Care support has been attentive,...

Sunrise of Chevy Chase

2201 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.6(13 reviews)

My mother has been in the Memory Care unit for two years. The staff is attentive and lovingly cares for her. [name removed] massages her hands and does her nails. The nursing staff knows her and tracks...

The Jefferson

900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(41 reviews)

The Jefferson may not be for everybody but it's perfect for me. Food and activities are wonderful. Location near my daughter and great medical facilities. Plus it's a condo I own (renting was not appealing)...

Sunrise of Silver Spring

11621 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Welcome to Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.4(46 reviews)

My brother is currently a resident at Sunrise of Silver Spring and most everything has been great, except for the cost. Sunrise increased my brother's bill to $[removed] per month. We really appreciate all...

Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase

8100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Five Star Senior Living, founded in 2001, is a trusted name in senior care with over 200 facilities and communities in 33 states. The standards that we have set inspire us to exceed what is expected — becoming a valued member of our community, striving to surpass every standard, and keeping...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(30 reviews)

Mom loves it there & the amenities & staff are all great. The proof is in my comments...She had been there for a year & my family visits weekly & has always found all amenities in order & the staff to be...

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Brighton Gardens provides personal care in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(13 reviews)

I discovered Brighton Gardens when faced with an emergency need for immediate respite care for my mother who has moderately severe dementia. The sales and administrative teams worked with me to facilitate...

Artis Senior Living of Potomac

8301 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
Provides: Memory Care
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For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis of Potomac. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built interiors...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.6(10 reviews)

What our family likes the most about Artis Senior Living is the value for cost. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Sunrise of McLean Village (Spring 2023)

1515 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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4.7(6 reviews)

My family’s experience with Sunrise of McLean Village has been exceptional. The facility is great and the staff are caring and passionate about helping take care of the residents. Credit goes to [name...

Elancé at Alexandria

5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Alexandria's number-one continuing care RENTAL community!Located near Washington DC, Elancé at Alexandria offers ten (10) floor plans in both assisted and independent living in a boutique-hotel style environment. Our community provides independent living, assisted living, and...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.1(77 reviews)

No place is perfect I'm sure. But I can honestly say that in spite of transitions of leadership posts, in most major areas in the community, including executive directors; ongoing renovations to meet RUI...

Sterling Care Hillhaven

3210 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

At Sterling Care Hillhaven, our team has one core belief: that everyone deserves a great life. We spend every minute of every day ensuring that each person who walks through our doors truly can enjoy a great life.We invite you to learn more about what makes Sterling Care Hillhaven the area's most...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(15 reviews)

The memory care residents would be well served if there were more active engagement by staff in the late afternoon, 6-830 pm. I would recommend Sterling - Hill Haven, but with the proviso that one follow up...

Sunrise of Bluemont Park

5900 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.9(48 reviews)

The housekeeping staff is excellent. My loved one, a person who insists on things being neat and clean, is very pleased. Cleanliness extends to the entire facility. They move people in only during weekdays,...

Sunrise of Alexandria

3520 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.6(34 reviews)

They really are very warm to my mom and understand her particular needs, especially with anxiety. I always know she's safe and they are very responsive.

Sunrise of Bethesda

4925 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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At Sunrise of Bethesda, located northwest of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, our residents receive the highest level of care inside our community while enjoying access to some of the nation's premiere hospitals, located just minutes away.Our beautiful community offers assisted living and...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.5(11 reviews)

What our family likes the most about Sunrise of Bethesda community is the smaller number of residents which allows more personalized attention. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend...

Malta House

4916 Lasalle Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
See all Victory Housing Inc. communities
3.8(4 reviews)

Malta House has been a great fit for my cousin! My cousin just seems very comfortable and happy with where she lives.. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had...

The Landing at Alexandria

2620 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22301

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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WELCOME TO THE LANDING, THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE.A vibrant, thriving community, The Landing in Alexandria, Virginia offers a range of possibilities as breathtaking as its panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Here, residents are in the heart of one of Northern Virginia’s...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.0(5 reviews)

My loved one is currently a resident at The Landing at Alexandria and the overall experience has been good so far. They transitioned to a new management company early on. There were some issues in the...

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Cost of memory care in Washington, DC

The average cost of senior living in Washington is 6,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crestwood, DC with an average of 6,608 per month.

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In Washington, D.C., seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In Washington, D.C., seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is well-known for its robust public transportation system, and within city limits, it’s possible to get by without driving. In some neighborhoods, you might be able to accomplish daily tasks without needing a vehicle at all. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the Metro, which consists of a rail and subway system and a bus system, both of which offer transportation throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods. The rail system runs from around 5 am to 11 pm, and the bus often continues later, with many routes in operation past midnight. Discounted fares are offered to seniors ages 65 and older. The D.C. area also has plenty of options for taxis and rideshare services.

Health care

The Washington, D.C. area is home to many world-class medical facilities. Some of the top facilities in the area include Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Senior activities

Considered one of the country’s top tourist destinations, Washington, D.C. has no shortage of exciting activities and historic sites. Popular locations such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial are always worth visiting. Another thing the city is known for is its world-famous museums — and there are plenty. Perhaps none are more celebrated than the Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum. The city is also home to several senior centers that offer a wide range of social, exercise, and educational programs. Popular area senior centers include the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center and the Hayes Senior Wellness Center.

What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Falcons Landing and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top rated memory care facilities near Washington, District Of Columbia. See full list of communities.

There are 57 memory care facilities near Washington, District Of Columbia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Washington, District Of Columbia are Sunrise of Falls Church and Vitality Living Arlington. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 57 memory care facilities near you in Washington, District Of Columbia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Washington, District Of Columbia, 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 Washington, District Of Columbia, 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 Washington, District Of Columbia ranges from $5,586 to $9,464. The average Memory Care cost in Washington, District Of Columbia is $6,643. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Washington, District Of Columbia typically starts at $5,586. 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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