10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Falls Church, VA. Page 2

 

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Falls Church, a suburb west of Washington, D.C., offers everything residents need within city limits, like shopping centers, restaurants, health care facilities, and public transportation. Its proximity to the U.S. capital offers easy access to all of D.C.’s renowned historic sites, but Falls Church also has its own unique attractions, including local parks and cultural festivals.

In Falls Church, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Falls Church, VA

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $5,100 in Falls Church and $5,500 in the state of Virginia.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Falls Church are rated 18 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
118	117	133	114	117	123

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$156,273 per year	$82,310 per year	$121,138 per year	$69,590 per year	$60,012 per year	$100,070 per year	$1,513 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Falls Church include:

Virginia Hospital Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 360+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Inova Fairfax Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 900+
• Specialties: emergency department, organ transplant, spine surgery

Sibley Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250
• Specialties: emergency department, physical therapy, arthroscopy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Falls Church’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the city experiences hot, humid summers and chilly winters. The average humidity level is 64%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 68%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
34°F	44°F	24°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
78°F	89°F	66°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 89

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 45″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41	12.9%	13,938	6,733 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	9.9%	4.9%	10.7%	<0.1%	3.7%	71.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Arlington County: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Fairfax County

Democratic	Republican	Other
65.3%	29.1%	5.6%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Falls Church include:

• The Falls Church
• Cherry Hill Farmhouse

Outdoor attractions in Falls Church:

• Mr. Brown’s Park
• Cherry Hill Park

Falls Church’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The State Theater
• ArtSpace Falls Church
• Tinner Hill Music Fest
• Falls Church Festival
• Eden Center
• Falls Plaza

 

Transportation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates subway and bus services throughout the surrounding area, providing public transportation to Falls Church residents. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Falls Church.