Best Senior Living in Fairfax, Virginia
21 communities found
Fairfax offers 51 senior living options, 22 residential communities and 29 home care agencies. Among the 47 rated communities, families gave an average rating of 4.6 based on 2,114 reviews read.
- 50options listed
- 4.6average rating, 46 rated
- 2,052family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
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
Tender Touch Health Care Services
Fairfax, Virginia
5(17)
Medicare home health · 2.5★
AvidCare Assisted Living
Fairfax, Virginia
4.9(19)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
BrightStar Care
Fairfax, Virginia
4.7(83)
Home care · no referral needed
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
Best-rated senior 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 home in Fairfax with warm, consistent staff and home-cooked, often vegan meals.
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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 known for kind staff, social activities, and quality dining.
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Tender Touch Health Care Services
5 (17 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Tender Touch Health Care Services earns praise for its in-home physical therapy team, especially for post-surgical recovery.
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4.9 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
AvidCare Assisted Living is an intimate Fairfax home with a hands-on owner and consistently attentive, caring staff.
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4.7 (83 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
BrightStar Care of Fairfax provides attentive home health aides, though one account cited turnover and billing errors.
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Brightview Northfax - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
5 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Brightview Northfax, opening in 2026, has early praise for its sales team and design, with no lived-in reviews yet.
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4.8 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is a warm, family-owned community with kind staff and active resident programming.
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5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care
Cardinal Home Care is a Fairfax agency known for responsive, reliable caregivers and attentive owner communication.
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4.7 (40 reviews)· Independent Living
The Providence Fairfax is an independent living community praised for food quality, activities, and attentive staff.
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4.6 (39 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families describe Arden Courts Fair Oaks as a warm, attentive memory care community where staff are patient and knowledgeable about dementia-specific needs. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, home-cooked…
What families say about senior living in Fairfax
Counted across the review summaries of 37 Fairfax communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Across 38 communities, 95% of families praise caring, attentive staff, and 47% highlight good communication with families. Still, 55% raise communication with families as a concern, and 61% point to cost and billing issues.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 95%
- Communication with families 51%
- Medical and nursing care 35%
- Food and dining 30%
- Activities and social life 27%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 57%
- Communication with families 54%
- Staff attitude 16%
- 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.”
“An impressive facility, nicely decorated and well-kept. The programs look extensive, varied and interesting and the grounds are quite nice. Food and its service were very good. Lots of appeal on all fronts.”
“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.”
Senior Living in Fairfax: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Among the 3 that publish a starting price, prices start at $3,300 a month with a median of $6,400.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (33), medication management (31), emergency call system (31), housekeeping (22), wheelchair accessible (22), gathering / activity spaces (18).
How families pay for senior 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: Senior Living in Virginia.
Senior 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 |
All of Virginia: Senior Living in Virginia. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 50 communities listed in Fairfax, 2,052 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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Senior Living in Fairfax: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Fairfax, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 50 senior living communities in Fairfax, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Fairfax?
Among Fairfax communities that publish pricing, senior 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 senior 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), Thrive At Home (5★, 46 ratings), Project Health Corp (5★, 44 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Fairfax?
Beyond senior living, Fairfax has home health (19 communities), at-home care (14 communities), assisted living (13 communities), independent living (9 communities), memory care (9 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Fairfax?
Families rate Fairfax senior living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 2,052 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Fairfax senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 37 Fairfax communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 95%), communication with families (mentioned for 51%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 35%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (57%), communication with families (54%), staff attitude (16%).
How do Fairfax nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fairfax carry an overall star rating, averaging 2 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.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Fairfax bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
