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Overview of August Healthcare at Leewood

August Healthcare at Leewood offers nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Annandale, VA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing residential nursing oversight. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care gives someone a short stay when their usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 157 beds, so residents live in a setting with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller home. Its multiple care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. An in-house dialysis unit allows residents to receive dialysis on site, while facility transportation is available for dialysis treatment, shopping, and recreational trips. A rehabilitation gym supports therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.

Restaurant-style dining includes snacks and vegetarian options. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Activities include social hours, movies, cooking classes, piano performances, gardening projects, art therapy, pet therapy, and music therapy. The schedule gives residents opportunities to take part in creative, social, and therapeutic activities.

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Overview of Vierra Falls Church

Vierra Falls Church is a senior living community located in the heart of Northern Virginia. With over 50 years of experience in senior care, their highly experienced team of professionals is committed to helping residents achieve the highest level of physical and mental well-being. Whether it’s a short stay or a long-term care, respite or hospice, they offer a range of options to suit each resident’s needs. Their rehabilitation team works one-on-one with seniors to develop personalized plans that help them reach their maximum potential.

Every room is fully furnished with a variety of amenities to ensure the comfort and convenience of their residents. With 24-hour medical oversight, dedicated physicians and physician specialists regularly visit the community. They also have a registered dietitian to provide nutrition and dietary support. In addition to providing exceptional care, residents don’t have to worry about household chores like maintenance, daily housekeeping, and personal laundry, so they can focus on enjoying their time in the community.

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Overview of Elancé at Old Town Alexandria

Elancé at Old Town Alexandria offers assisted living and memory care in Alexandria, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing them to remain in the same community as those needs change.

Located in the Alexandria Historical District, the community offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A studio or one-bedroom layout provides a single private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit two people moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them. The area has a Walk Score of 97, described as a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently on foot.

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Brightview Alexandria

6940 S Kings Hwy Suite 206, Alexandria, VA 22310
Overview of Brightview Alexandria

Brightview Alexandria in Alexandria, VA, features independent living, assisted living, and secured memory care within a single location. Independent living pairs private housing with community services, whereas assisted living assists with routine tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Specialized memory care provides ongoing oversight for individuals prone to wandering, allowing residents to transition to higher levels of support as health needs evolve.

Short-term respite stays accommodate individuals whose primary family caregivers require time away for travel or personal recovery. Floor plans range from studio residences to one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts across the property, and household pets are permitted on site.

Residents have access to dining facilities with chef-prepared meal service along with various on-site amenities including movie screenings, art spaces, salon services, and outdoor garden walking paths. Organized programs focus on wellness, creative activities, and group recreation.

Prospective families seeking a continuum of care in Northern Virginia can contact Brightview Alexandria to learn more about availability or request a tour.

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Elancé at Alexandria

5100 Fillmore Ave Ste 1001, Alexandria, VA 22311
Overview of Elancé at Alexandria

Elancé at Alexandria in Alexandria, VA, provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The neighborhood is considered very walkable with a Walk Score of 71, and you won’t need a car for most of your errands if you have a driver’s license.

Assisted living dispatches staff to assist with bathing, dressing, and medication, and the resident’s home is kept personal. In independent living, a resident has privacy and community services, but no daily care. Memory care places anyone who could wander in a supervised, secure environment.

That means a resident can move among the three as their needs increase. Residences range from studios to one- and two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and three-bedroom penthouse layouts. The studio has one private area, while all larger floor plans contain additional rooms. You can bring your pet along too.

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Overview of Sunshine Assisted Living

Sunshine Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Alexandria, VA. Assisted living supports residents who need help with daily activities while maintaining independence, memory care provides supervision for people who need support related to cognitive health, and hospice care addresses end of life needs. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking multiple forms of support in one community.

Studio and one bedroom residences are available, giving a resident the choice of a single room layout or a separate bedroom arrangement. The starting price is $3,000 per month, which gives families an initial figure for monthly budgeting. Medication management helps residents organize or take their medications, while telehealth allows medical appointments to take place remotely.

A chapel and religious services provide an on site setting for worship or spiritual observance. Personalized mobility and nutrition coaching, cognitive health workshops, therapeutic virtual reality activities, digital social engagement tools, rehabilitation services, and the VELA Independence Chair address mobility, wellness, cognitive engagement, and connection through specific programs and services. With a Walk Score of 78, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Starting Price $3,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Volunteers of America National Services

Volunteers of America National Services is a dedicated organization, based in Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living, memory support, independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and home health care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community strives to maintain older adults’ living experiences, helping with chores and maintenance.

Older adults are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, the organization ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years.

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Memory Care in Alexandria at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alexandria, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 126The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alexandria, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90