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Compare Memory Care around Mclean
The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
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| Sunrise of Falls Church |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Falls Church (North Washington Street) | 69 | Yes | 85 | Studio / 2 Bed / Suite | Stephen Cuthbertson | 68.1% | 14 | 28.6% | 5 | 9 | 0.6 |
| Sunrise of McLean |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mclean | 120 | Yes | 50 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Julie Clouse | 60.0% | 15 | 66.7% | 6 | 25 | 1.7 |
| Avalon House in McLean | AL | Mclean | 8 | — | — | — | Warren Williams | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avalon House on Cawdor Court | AL | Mclean | 8 | — | — | — | Mr Warren Williams | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview of Sunrise of Falls Church
Sunrise of Falls Church is a senior living community located just steps from downtown Falls Church, Virginia, helping residents enjoy all that Northern Virginia has to offer, as well as opportunities to pursue their interests in beautifully designed spaces. The community’s room rates start at $5,715 per month.
Overlooking the charming, tree-filled Madison Park, Sunrise of Falls Church features a relaxing back patio and a scenic dining room with ceiling-to-floor French windows. The community’s compassionate team members are available around the clock to assist with personalized memory care, assisted living, and short-term respite care stays, and they also provide monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse. Sunrise of Falls Church is conveniently located near local shops, parks, restaurants, churches, and healthcare facilities, including Virginia Hospital Center, Fairfax Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Falls Church Medical Center. The community’s activities and programs are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of each resident, with a focus on providing a diverse range of engaging and enriching experiences.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed / Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Sunrise of Mclean is a senior living community located in a convenient Northern Virginia location, offering a close-knit and sophisticated environment with diverse and engaging programs, fresh cuisine, and unique social events. The community’s room rates start at $6,658 per month, providing residents with a range of personalized assisted living services.
Guided by Sunrise’s Principles of Service, the community affords families peace of mind by providing seniors with assistance for activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, and medication monitoring. Residents maintain the same privacy in their new home as they enjoyed in their own, while being encouraged to challenge themselves with the assistance they need. Sunrise of Mclean welcomes family and friends to be involved, visit frequently, and invite residents on outings to community events, fostering an innovative approach to senior care designed to maintain independence and dignity.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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Resident Experience
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Regulatory
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Visual Media
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Website
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Stability
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in McLean, VA
What is the average cost of memory care in McLean, VA?
The average monthly cost of memory care in McLean, VA is approximately $6,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in McLean, VA?
Memory care in McLean, VA typically ranges from $4,500–$7,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in McLean, VA?
Memory care communities in McLean, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in McLean, VA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Arden Courts of Annandale) licensed memory care communities in McLean, VA.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?
Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Virginia Medicaid cover memory care?
Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
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