Best Assisted Living in Fairfax, Virginia
13 communities found
Fairfax has 14 assisted living communities, all residential in size, with no home care agencies included in this count. Thirteen of these communities carry ratings, averaging 4.6 out of 5 based on 488 reviews read across the city.
- 13communities
- 4.6average rating, 12 rated
- 449family reviews read
From $6,400/moPartnerSunrise at Fair Oaks
Fairfax, Virginia
4.6(28)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
From $3,300/moPartnerBraddock Glen
Fairfax, Virginia
4.2(14)
Assisted Living
From $7,200/moPartnerSunrise of Fairfax
Fairfax, Virginia
4.1(28)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
PartnerThe Virginian
Fairfax, Virginia
4.1(128)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
ICARE Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care Services
Fairfax, Virginia
5(69)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Brightview Fair Oaks - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Fairfax, Virginia
4.8(105)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
AvidCare Assisted Living
Fairfax, Virginia
4.9(19)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Brightview Northfax - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Fairfax, Virginia
5(12)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Gardens at Fair Oaks
Fairfax, Virginia
4.8(25)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Cardinal Home Care, LLC
Fairfax, Virginia
5(11)
Home care · no referral needed
Homestead Estates Senior Living
Fairfax, Virginia
5(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Almost Home Senior Care
Fairfax, Virginia
4.2(5)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated assisted living in Fairfax
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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ICARE Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care Services
5 (69 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
ICARE Homes is a small, family-owned community in Fairfax where staff are warm and attentive, and meals are home-cooked, often vegan.
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Brightview Fair Oaks - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.8 (105 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Brightview Fair Oaks is a clean, well-run community where staff are praised for kindness and professionalism, especially during the move-in process.
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4.9 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
AvidCare is a small, home-based community where the owner is personally involved in care, with staff praised for cleanliness and responsiveness.
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Brightview Northfax - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
5 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Brightview Northfax, set to open in 2026, has early reviews from depositors praising the sales team and design, with no lived-in feedback yet.
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4.8 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is a warm, family-owned community where residents stay engaged, though one family noted rigid day care attendance policies.
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5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care
Cardinal Home Care, a Fairfax non-medical home care agency, is described as responsive and reliable, with owner Dale praised for communication.
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4.6 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Sunrise at Fair Oaks offers attentive, personalized care with long-tenured staff, an open-door visiting policy, and strong family communication.
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Homestead Estates Senior Living
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Homestead Estates is a small residential-style home in Fairfax, praised for its low resident count and the owner's hands-on involvement.
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4.2 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living
Braddock Glen has caring, attentive staff and a clean setting, with families noting reasonable cost and a recent leadership change.
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4.2 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most reviewers describe Almost Home Senior Care as a warm, family-like small senior care home with attentive, compassionate staff. However, one reviewer reported a serious safety lapse involving a resident who left the…
What families say about assisted living in Fairfax
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Fairfax communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families across the 13 rated communities most often mention caring, attentive staff, cited by 100% of communities, along with food and dining quality at 62% and memory care support at 54%. Building and grounds and a warm, home-like feel each appear in 46% of communities. On the concern side, cost and billing comes up in 62% of communities, communication with families in 46%, staff attitude in 23%, and staffing levels and turnover in 15%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Food and dining 58%
- Warm, home-like feel 58%
- Building and grounds 50%
- Memory care 50%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 58%
- Communication with families 42%
- Staff attitude 17%
- Building and upkeep 8%
“The facility is very clean and the menu choices are probably the best variety I have seen. The staff has always been attentive which is very reassuring and one of the reasons I selected The Gardens for my loved one.”
“Wonderful, caring staff, alert to medical conditions and needs. Very responsive and thoughtful management. Meals are very good, tailored to residents' needs. Facility is bright and clean. Furniture and other amenities are new.”
“This wonderful community is clean with courteous staff & quality care. Their events are always festive & creative. Brightview has a fantastic reputation & this location does not fall short of that standard.”
Assisted Living in Fairfax: the figures
- •Among the 3 that publish a starting price, prices start at $3,300 a month with a median of $6,400.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (13), emergency call system (13), 24-hour staff (13), wheelchair accessible (12), gathering / activity spaces (12), housekeeping (12).
How families pay for assisted living in Virginia
Most families in Virginia start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a house. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years ago, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. It's worth reading the policy closely, since some only pay after a waiting period or require a certain level of care need before benefits kick in.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Virginia.
Assisted Living near Fairfax
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna5 mi | 8 | 4.5 / 5 | 5 mi |
| Annandale5.9 mi | 30 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.9 mi |
| Reston6.9 mi | 16 | 4.4 / 5 | 6.9 mi |
| Springfield7.5 mi | 12 | 3.9 / 5 | 7.5 mi |
| Falls Church7.6 mi | 27 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.6 mi |
| McLean8.4 mi | 8 | 4.7 / 5 | 8.4 mi |
| Herndon8.9 mi | 19 | 4.8 / 5 | 8.9 mi |
| Arlington10.7 mi | 14 | 4.1 / 5 | 10.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Fairfax, 449 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Fairfax ask about.
- Home Care in Virginia: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Fairfax: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Fairfax, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 assisted living communities in Fairfax, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does assisted living cost in Fairfax?
Among Fairfax communities that publish pricing, assisted living starts around $3,300/month, with an average published starting rate near $5,633/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which assisted living communities in Fairfax are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include ICARE Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care Services (5★, 69 ratings), Brightview Northfax - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care (5★, 12 ratings), Cardinal Home Care, LLC (5★, 11 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Fairfax?
Beyond assisted living, Fairfax has home health (19 communities), at-home care (14 communities), independent living (9 communities), memory care (9 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Fairfax?
Families rate Fairfax assisted living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 449 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Fairfax assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Fairfax communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), food and dining (mentioned for 58%), warm, home-like feel (mentioned for 58%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (58%), communication with families (42%), staff attitude (17%).
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