The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ashburn, VA

Waltonwood at Ashburn is a large, upscale retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Each of the three main buildings has its own secure courtyard with landscaped gardens, walking paths and gazebos for residents to enjoy, along with daily activities and fitness programs for the body and mind. Waltonwood's on-site nurse manager helps coordinate with external health care services and transportation is provided.

Tribute at One Loudoun offers assisted living and memory care services in a community located right next to Central Park and only a few blocks from the highway. Assisted living residents are cared for 24/7 by certified staff, with a nurse on duty, visits from mobile doctors and transportation to appointments. Regularly scheduled activities include group outings to nearby shops and restaurants, arts and crafts, movie nights at the on-site theater and an exclusive senior fitness program. Tribute's large selection of dining areas helped secure its place in the top 10.

Sunrise at Reston Town Center is located just blocks from a major hospital and Route 267, approximately 5 miles from Dulles Airport. Short-term care is available for respite or as a trial before moving in for assisted living and memory care services. Residents get together for card games such as bridge and canasta, oil painting and other art classes, cooking and Bible study groups. Health care requirements and changes are recorded electronically, giving on-site and external providers a clear view, and telehealth services are available.

Located just east of Ashburn along the highway and minutes from Dulles Town Center shops, Sunrise at Countryside is a mid-size assisted living and independent living community. Studio apartments and two-bedroom companion suites are available in assisted living, all with private bathrooms, emergency response systems and housekeeping. Seniors receive individualized care based on their mobility and other needs, medication management, therapies and other health care from nurses and physicians. We included this community in the top 10 for its extensive health and wellbeing services.

Harmony at Chantilly provides assisted living, independent living and memory care near Dulles Airport. Residents also have access to health and rehabilitation services from specialists at a neighboring facility. Laundry, housekeeping and maintenance services are included, leaving more time for residents to go on trips to local malls and eateries or stay home for a fitness class and multiple scheduled activities each day. Assisted living residents dine in style with chef-prepared meals delivered to their table in bright and spacious areas, and help is always nearby at any hour of the day.

Tall Oaks Assisted Living is a large apartment complex located across the road from Hidden Creek Country Club in a tree-lined residential area. Memory care and psychiatric services can be provided on-site, and there are nurses on staff for medication management. Assisted living residents can play cards and billiards, relax on the front porch, library and lounges or go out for lunch and shopping on group trips. Tall Oaks also has a salon with professional stylists for men and women.

Morningside House of Leesburg is a relatively small facility with rooms for 62 residents, each with a fridge, sink and kitchenette area. Assisted living services are provided based on four levels of care and then further tailored to individual needs. Morningside House has its own bus for trips to nearby activities and eateries, and while at home the residents can do arts and crafts, play bingo and enjoy visits from various entertainers. We ranked this community in the top 10 for its availability of certified personnel for psychiatric care, pharmacy services and medication management.

Pacifica Senior Living Sterling is a mid-size community that provides independent and assisted living care, located just off the main highway near shopping centers and parks. The assisted living program at Pacifica promotes exercise and healthy eating to maintain health and balance, and regular events such as Friday happy hours and monthly celebrations of cultural food and music add fun and variety for residents. The facility also has an on-site theater that shows documentaries and movies.

Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is located near Route 267 and the Reston National Golf Course, providing independent and assisted living, as well as dementia care in peaceful surroundings. Additional services include dry cleaning, catering for private parties, coordination with outside physicians and transportation to appointments. Hunters Woods is in our top 10 list for its extensive range of amenities, including six libraries, seven dining venues, an art studio and raised gardens for residents to plant in.

Located in the middle of a quiet residential area northwest of Ashburn, Spring Arbor of Leesburg is a large assisted living community with a separate memory care unit. Common areas are decorated in various local themes, so residents can each find a favorite place, and everyone is encouraged to furnish their apartment with items from home. Each apartment is equipped with an emergency response system and accessibility modifications. All meals are provided, with the main dining area overlooking the gardens and outdoor grill, and residents can stop by the coffee shop any time.