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The Assisted Living Research Institute spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Fairfax area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Fairfax, VA Facilities

The Gardens at Fair Oaks - CLOSED

The Gardens at Fair Oaks - CLOSED

4310 Forest Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 49745

The Gardens at Fair Oaks - CLOSED

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Day Services
Respite

The Gardens at Fair Oaks is an assisted living community that offers five levels of care to…

4.08

Braddock Glen

4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 49747

Braddock Glen

Assisted Living
Hospice

Braddock Glen offers convenience for families and residents alike, both through its location near the Capital Beltway…

4.03

Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA

Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA

3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 49748

Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

Conveniently located within the INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital campus a short distance from the area's top shopping…

3.88

Sunrise of Hunter Mill

Sunrise of Hunter Mill

2863 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 49798

Sunrise of Hunter Mill

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

Located just north of Fairfax in Oakton, Sunrise of Hunter Mill offers assisted living, memory care and…

4.18

Sunrise of Springfield

Sunrise of Springfield

6541 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 49805

Sunrise of Springfield

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

An award-winning assisted living and memory care community located just minutes from the town's top amenities, Sunrise…

4.16

Sunrise of George Mason

Sunrise of George Mason

4300 George Mason Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 49745

Sunrise of George Mason

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice

Located in the heart of Old Town Fairfax, Sunrise at George Mason provides a continuum of care,…

3.68

Sunrise of Arlington

Sunrise of Arlington

2000 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207

Sunrise of Arlington

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice

Located less than 15 miles away from Fairfax, Sunrise of Arlington provides assisted living, memory care and…

4.34

Sunrise at Reston Town Center

Sunrise at Reston Town Center

1778 Fountain Dr., Reston, VA 20190

Sunrise at Reston Town Center

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

At Sunrise at Reston Town Center, an assisted living community, seniors can expect quality care, varied amenities…

3.65

Sunrise at Bluemont Park

Sunrise at Bluemont Park

5910 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205

Sunrise at Bluemont Park

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

Situated on a landscaped campus surrounded by flowers and trees, Sunrise at Bluemont Park is an award-winning…

3.63

Hermitage Northern Virginia

Hermitage Northern Virginia

5000 Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria, VA 22311

Hermitage Northern Virginia

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite
Skilled Nursing

Hermitage Northern Virginia offers a slice of small community life near the nation's capital, as it provides…

4.19

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Fairfax area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 44 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 12 hours researching assisted living communities in Fairfax
Read more than 90 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Fairfax is $6,000, which is considerably higher than the state average of $4,850 and the national average of $4,051.

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Fairfax, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 44 communities in the Fairfax area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.