Best Skilled Nursing in Fairfax, Virginia
6 communities found
Fairfax offers 7 skilled nursing options, all residential, with an average rating of 4.4 across 7 rated communities and 752 reviews read. Medication management appears in all 7, and 24-hour staff and emergency call systems are noted in 6. Only 1 of the 7 accepts Medicaid, and among the two communities with known size, both are large.
- 6communities
- 4.4average rating, 6 rated
- 690family reviews read
ICARE Homes Assisted Living & Memory Care Services
Fairfax, Virginia
5(69)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Tender Touch Health Care Services
Fairfax, Virginia
5(17)
Medicare home health · 2.5★
BrightStar Care
Fairfax, Virginia
4.7(83)
Home care · no referral needed
Almost Home Senior Care
Fairfax, Virginia
4.2(5)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Fairfax, Virginia
3.7(277)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation
Fairfax, Virginia
3.6(239)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing 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 where staff stay warm and consistent, and residents enjoy home-cooked, often vegan meals.
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Tender Touch Health Care Services
5 (17 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Tender Touch's in-home physical therapy team earns praise for responsiveness and hands-on technique corrections during post-surgical knee and hip recovery.
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4.7 (83 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
BrightStar Care of Fairfax generally provides attentive home health aides and nurses, though one account noted turnover, scheduling, and billing issues.
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4.2 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Almost Home Senior Care is described as warm and family-like, though one reviewer reported a serious unsupervised exit and fall.
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Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
3.7 (277 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 200 units
Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center focuses on short-term recovery after surgeries and strokes, holding a 3.7 rating from 275 reviewers.
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Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation
3.6 (239 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 155 units
What families say about skilled nursing in Fairfax
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Fairfax communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned by 71% of the 7 communities, and medical and nursing care, cited by 57%. Communication with families comes up as both a strength, noted by 29%, and a concern, raised by 57%, while cost and billing are flagged as a concern by 71% of communities.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 67%
- Medical and nursing care 67%
- Communication with families 33%
- Building and grounds 33%
- Warm, home-like feel 33%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 67%
- Cost and billing 67%
- Staff attitude 17%
- Staffing levels and turnover 17%
“The Therapist from Tender Touch Health Care Services provided excellent therapy after the Knee Replacement Surgery. During the entire process Dr. Alfred Sedhom coordinated the process to ensure that the Therapy Sessions are performed correctly and effectively.”
“Enjoyed The Taste of Vegan hosted by Ashley at the beautiful I Care Homes community in Fairfax! Place was warm and fuzzy with lots of smiling faces! Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a home away from home, nestled in this beautiful Mantua neighborhood!”
Skilled Nursing in Fairfax: the figures
- •Most common amenities: medication management (6), 24-hour staff (6), emergency call system (6), wheelchair accessible (5), housekeeping (4), gathering / activity spaces (4).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Virginia.
Skilled Nursing 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 6 communities listed in Fairfax, 690 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Fairfax: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Fairfax, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing long term care communities in Fairfax, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care 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), Tender Touch Health Care Services (5★, 17 ratings), BrightStar Care (4.7★, 83 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Fairfax?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, 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 skilled nursing long term care in Fairfax?
Families rate Fairfax skilled nursing long term care communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 690 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Fairfax skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Fairfax communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 67%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 67%), communication with families (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are communication with families (67%), cost and billing (67%), staff attitude (17%).
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