Tilden Memory Care in Alexandria, VA operates as both a residential care home and a dedicated memory-care program. The clinical team is equipped to manage all stages of dementia, including residents who wander in the morning or evening, demonstrate exit-seeking or combative behaviors, remain awake overnight, or require complex wound care and oxygen therapy. Staff are trained to support residents under 60, as well as those needing diabetic management by oral medication, injections, or sliding-scale protocols. Special diets are coordinated directly with medical providers to ensure nutritional safety while maintaining quality of life.

A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on site 24 hours a day, backed by an on-call nurse at all times. Night-shift caregivers remain awake, and every employee completes a full background check. Safety measures include fenced front and rear grounds, alarmed doors, WanderGuard systems, and pull cords that alert staff or call 911. On-site medical services cover podiatry, audiology, dental care, and a therapy room, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Direct care spans full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, along with transfer help ranging from standby supervision to two-person or Hoyer-lift moves for bed-bound individuals.

Resident suites are available in several layouts, some offering a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, and in-unit laundry. Most rooms come furnished, yet residents may bring personal items and can usually repaint or decorate to suit their preferences. Cable service, routine housekeeping, and scheduled laundry are included, though not every accommodation contains all listed features.

Meals feature a daily set menu with an on-order alternative, and snacks are accessible at any time. In-room dining is offered when needed, and a private dining room can be reserved for family gatherings. The culinary staff manages diet modifications such as gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chop, purée, and thickened-liquid plans, coordinating closely with medical directives for each resident.

Amenities and services include resident parking, outdoor smoking areas, pet-friendly policies, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber/beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, a wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, a stair glide, concierge, library, pool, special-interest clubs, scheduled shuttle service for medical appointments, a community town car, and convenient access to public transportation. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.