Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sterling, VA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Sterling, VA area.

In Sterling, Virginia, seniors constitute about 27.3% of the population, driving a demand for diverse and high-quality senior living options. With eight local senior living facilities, residents have access to services ranging from independent living to specialized memory care and comprehensive nursing homes. The average cost of assisted living in Sterling is $6,431 per month, above the state and national averages, reflecting the area's focus on high-quality services and amenities. In this guide, we'll explore the top assisted living options in Sterling, ensuring you can find the right place where your loved ones can receive the best possible care and support.

37 Communities were found near Sterling, VA
Sommerset Retirement Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Sommerset Retirement Community

22355 Providence Village Dr, Sterling, VA 20164 (0.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Pacifica Senior Living Sterling
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Pacifica Senior Living Sterling

46555 Leesburg Pike, Sterling, VA 20164 (1.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
SYNERGY HomeCare of Dulles, VA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

SYNERGY HomeCare of Dulles, VA

44330 Mercure Circle Suite 114, Sterling, VA 20166 (1.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Arbor Terrace of Herndon
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Arbor Terrace of Herndon

1100 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA 20170 (1.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Home Helpers
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Home Helpers

21430 Cedar Drive, Ste. 222, Sterling, VA 20164 (1.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Hi-Pointe Care Solutions
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Hi-Pointe Care Solutions

46090 Lake Center Plaza, Suite 301, Sterling, VA 20165 (2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Sunrise at Countryside
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Sunrise at Countryside

45800 Jona Drive, Sterling, VA 20165 (2.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
NORVA Home Health Care, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

NORVA Home Health Care, LLC

1041 Sterling Road Ste 105, Herndon, VA 20170 (2.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Senior Care Safe at Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Senior Care Safe at Home

47218 Longwood Court, Sterling, VA 20165 (2.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Great Falls Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Great Falls Assisted Living

1121 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA 20170 (3.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Comfort Keepers of Herndon, VA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Comfort Keepers of Herndon, VA

459 Herndon Parkway #5, Herndon, VA 20170 (3.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Sunrise of Reston Town Center
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Sunrise of Reston Town Center

1778 Fountain Drive, Reston, VA 20190 (3.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Tribute at One Loudoun
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Tribute at One Loudoun

20335 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147 (4.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Helping Seniors of VA
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Helping Seniors of VA

20130 Lakeview Center Plaza Ste 400, Ashburn, VA 20147 (4.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
Options For Senior America - Western Fairfax County
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Options For Senior America - Western Fairfax County

13800 Coppermine Rd Ste 100, Herndon, VA 20171 (4.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
The Kensington Reston
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

The Kensington Reston

11501 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
Waltonwood Ashburn
Our Rating:
of 5
8.1

Waltonwood Ashburn

44141 Russell Branch Pkwy, Ashburn, VA 20147 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.1
Tall Oaks Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Tall Oaks Assisted Living

12052 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Hunters Woods at Trails Edge

2222 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Harmony at Chantilly
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Harmony at Chantilly

2980 Centerville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171 (5.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
The Residence at Colvin Run
Our Rating:
of 5
10

The Residence at Colvin Run

1131 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 (5.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Brightview Great Falls
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Brightview Great Falls

10200 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (6.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Advanced Senior Care
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Advanced Senior Care

1800 Alex Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191 (6.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Hessler Heights
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Hessler Heights

19540 Sandridge Way, Leesburg, VA 20176 (6.4 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Chantilly Heights LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Chantilly Heights LLC

3925 Downs Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 (7.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Map of Assisted Living in Sterling

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Sommerset Retirement Community
  • Pacifica Senior Living Sterling
  • SYNERGY HomeCare of Dulles, VA
  • Arbor Terrace of Herndon
  • Home Helpers
  • Hi-Pointe Care Solutions
  • Sunrise at Countryside
  • NORVA Home Health Care, LLC
  • Senior Care Safe at Home
  • Great Falls Assisted Living
  • Comfort Keepers of Herndon, VA
  • Sunrise of Reston Town Center
  • Tribute at One Loudoun
  • Helping Seniors of VA
  • Options For Senior America - Western Fairfax County
  • The Kensington Reston
  • Waltonwood Ashburn
  • Tall Oaks Assisted Living
  • Hunters Woods at Trails Edge
  • Harmony at Chantilly
  • The Residence at Colvin Run
  • Brightview Great Falls
  • Advanced Senior Care
  • Hessler Heights
  • Chantilly Heights LLC

Senior Living Statistics for Sterling, Virginia

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Average senior living costs in Sterling, Virginia range from $5,282 per month for independent living to $7,554 per month for a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home. Other options include assisted living, which costs $6,431 per month, a semi-private room in a nursing home at $5,852 per month, a private nursing home room at $6,833 per month, and memory care at $7,151. This variety of choices allows you to find an arrangement that's perfect for your needs and budget.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $6,431
Memory Care $7,151
Independent Living $5,282
Nursing Home: Private Room $6,833
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,852
Nursing Home: Studio $7,077
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $7,232
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $7,554

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Sterling


Sterling assisted living communities cost $6,431 per month on average. This is significantly more expensive than average assisted living costs in nearby cities like Bailey's Crossroads and Falls Church, which cost $5,801 per month and $5,830 per month, respectively.
City Average Monthly Cost
Sterling $6,431

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Sterling compares to Virginia and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Sterling $6,431
Virginia $5,248
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Sterling


Sterling offers several options for senior living communities—8 to be exact. For those who are not set on living in Sterling, there are 452 facilities in the surrounding area and throughout Virginia.
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Sterling

452

Surrounding Area

452

Virginia

Sterling Senior Demographics


Sterling, Virginia, has a vibrant senior community that represents 27.3% of its 31,058 residents. The gender distribution of its population is slightly male-dominant with 51% male and 49% female. Age-wise, seniors break down into 11.1% in their 50s, 9% in their 60s, 5% in their 70s, and 2.2% in their 80s and over. Marital status reveals that 50.4% of seniors are married, 11% are divorced, 35% have never married, and 3.6% are widowed. Sterling exhibits rich diversity within its senior group: 42% are White, 15.2% Asian, 6.6% Black, and a significant 47.1% Hispanic population. Additionally, 0.5% are Native American, 0.1% Pacific, 13.4% are mixed race, and 22.1% identify as other, contributing to Sterling's diverse cultural fabric.

Population

Sterling has a population of 31,058.
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female

Marital Status

  • 50.4% Married
  • 11% Divorced
  • 35% Never Married
  • 3.6% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 27.3% of the population.
  • 11.1% in their 50s
  • 9% in their 60s
  • 5% in their 70s
  • 2.2% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 42% White
  • 6.6% Black
  • 15.2% Asian
  • 0.5% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 22.1% Identifying as Other
  • 13.4% Mixed Race
  • 47.1% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Sterling

The average cost of senior living near Sterling, Virginia, varies, with Leesburg at $6,463 per month and Manassas higher at $6,602 per month. Meanwhile, cities like Alexandria ($5,792 per month) and Bethesda ($5,972 per month) offer slightly more affordable options in the area. Overall, these neighboring cities provide a range of choices to accommodate different budgets and preferences for senior living.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Silver Spring $5,840
Rockville $5,919
Fairfax $6,156
Gaithersburg $6,192
Fredericksburg $4,790
Alexandria $5,792
Frederick $5,421
Washington $5,904
Woodbridge $6,231
City Average Monthly Cost
Upper Marlboro $5,448
Waldorf $5,119
Potomac $5,927
Bethesda $5,972
Lanham $5,724
Falls Church $5,830
Leesburg $6,463
Arlington $5,794
Manassas $6,602

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.