Best Senior Living in Arlington, Virginia
13 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 14 senior care options in Arlington: 13 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 878 public reviews.
- 14options listed
- 4.1average rating, 13 rated
- 878family reviews read
From $4,800/moPartnerSunrise at Bluemont Park
Arlington, Virginia
4.6(27)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
From $6,900/moPartnerThe Jefferson
Arlington, Virginia
3.8(69)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Paragon Assisted Living
Arlington, Virginia
5(12)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
From $4,300/moSunrise of Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
4.5(34)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
From $5,300/moVitality Living Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
4.4(30)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Mary Marshall Assisted Living Residence
Arlington, Virginia
5(1)
Assisted Living
Culpepper Garden Apartments
Arlington, Virginia
4.2(23)
Independent Living
The Carlin Apartments
Arlington, Virginia
4.2(30)
Independent Living
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
Arlington, Virginia
4(257)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Claridge House
Arlington, Virginia
3.4(8)
Assisted Living
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
Arlington, Virginia
3.7(250)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Woodland Hill Apartments
Arlington, Virginia
3(7)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Arlington
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
5 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Paragon Assisted Living is a small Arlington community with a perfect 5.0 Google rating from 12 reviews, though no individual reviewer comments are available to quote. The community focuses on higher-acuity assisted…
- 2
4.6 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families on Google rate this Arlington community 4.6 out of 5 across 27 reviews, and most praise attentive, personally invested staff and responsive communication. Food and quality of care are described positively by…
- 3
4.5 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
- 4
4.4 (30 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Vitality Living Arlington is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 30 Google reviews, though no individual review comments or amenity details were provided to describe residents' specific experiences.
- 5
4.2 (23 reviews)· Independent Living
Culpepper Garden is a nonprofit independent-living community in Arlington for adults 62 and older, focused on affordable housing for residents with limited incomes. With a 4.2 rating from a modest number of reviewers,…
- 6
4.2 (30 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe The Carlin as a well-run, affordable senior apartment community with helpful, responsive management and a clean, walkable location near Ballston Quarter's shops, restaurants, and metro access. Reviewers…
- 7
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center
4 (257 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 210 units
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Arlington, Virginia, praised by many families for its therapy team and attentive frontline staff during short-term recovery stays.…
- 8
3.8 (69 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 31 units
Reviewers, mostly independent living condo owners, describe a social, active community with a welcoming resident body and helpful staff. They often mention the walkable Ballston location, the Metro, the transportation…
- 9
3.4 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living
Claridge House is a small assisted living community in Arlington, Virginia, with a mixed but generally positive reputation among the handful of reviewers who commented. Long-term residents and their families report warm,…
- 10
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation
3.7 (250 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 161 units
What families say about senior living in Arlington
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Arlington communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Activities and social life 42%
- Medical and nursing care 42%
- Building and grounds 42%
- Communication with families 33%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 92%
- Communication with families 75%
- Building and upkeep 25%
- Food and dining 17%
“My mother was just placed in this facility. It is extremely nice and well run. Quite pleasant.<br><br>JaCaia Ellis is the resident care coordinator. She is extremely responsive and keeps me in the loop as needed.<br><br>I feel quite comfortable having my mother there getting good care.”
“We found that Sunrise of Arlington is the perfect place for our mother. Liz went above and beyond to answer our questions and make the decision to place our mother feel easy. She is wonderful!!”
“Nice place. Good food. Attentive staff. Recently went thru renovations that are very nice. The business office (Wenta) is especially helpful.”
Senior Living in Arlington: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 1.8 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Among the 4 that publish a starting price, prices start at $4,300 a month with a median of $5,050.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (11), gathering / activity spaces (10), social activities (10), housekeeping (9), 24-hour staff (9), medication management (8).
Senior Living near Arlington
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Church3.6 mi | 27 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Alexandria5.7 mi | 29 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.7 mi |
| Annandale5.9 mi | 30 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.9 mi |
| Washington, District of Columbia6.5 mi | 55 | 3.8 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| McLean6.6 mi | 8 | 4.7 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Chevy Chase, Maryland6.8 mi | 11 | 4.7 / 5 | 6.8 mi |
| Springfield7.4 mi | 12 | 3.9 / 5 | 7.4 mi |
| Vienna8.3 mi | 8 | 4.5 / 5 | 8.3 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in Arlington, 878 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Arlington 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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Senior Living in Arlington: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Arlington, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 senior living communities in Arlington, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Arlington?
Among Arlington communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $4,300/month, with an average published starting rate near $5,325/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Arlington are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Paragon Assisted Living (5★, 12 ratings), Medstar Health Home Care (4.8★, 21 ratings), Sunrise at Bluemont Park (4.6★, 27 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Arlington?
Beyond senior living, Arlington has assisted living (7 communities), memory care (5 communities), independent living (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Arlington?
Families rate Arlington senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 878 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Arlington senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Arlington communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), activities and social life (mentioned for 42%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (92%), communication with families (75%), building and upkeep (25%).
How do Arlington nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Arlington carry an overall star rating, averaging 1.8 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.