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Photo of Chevy Chase House
1717 Photos available
9.8
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65 reviews
9.8
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65 reviews
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This place has outstanding management and an outstanding Director who has interest in the well being of his residents. He keeps tabs on everyone. I love living here and would recommend to others!
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Originally built in the 1910s, Chevy Chase House was transformed into Luxury Senior Living by Meridian. The community was invigorated after completion of a multi-million dollar renovation in 2018. An award-winning design firm incorporated all possible modern amenities while preserving the...
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2525 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
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Very warm and friendly staff and community, they took my mom in and made her feel happy and at home. We chose this facility for its atmosphere, nice rooms, and community-run activities. But the food is also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
More than a great place to live, The Residences at Thomas Circle is a neighborhood within a neighborhood – where seniors can live life their way.LIFE AT ITS FINEST In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and a short walk to museums and monuments, you will find seniors...
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Photo of Sunrise of Connecticut Ave
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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22 reviews
8.9
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22 reviews
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2026 will mark my husband’s third year at Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue, I visit him everyday, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the consistency of care and the range of ways my husband has been helped...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue has been serving the Nation's Capital with quality assisted living and memory care programs since 2003. We are conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, museums and shopping. Our tenured leadership team has...
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We chose this community because they were a newer facility, the location, as well as during the on site visit, the staff members were accommodating. The room sizes are nice and adequate, they have different...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Maple Heights Senior Living, you will find that we give options to Senior Living. Whether you are in search of a more independent lifestyle with a variety of optional services, or a full complement of Assisted Living/Memory Care, Maple Heights offers the best of both worlds within our...
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27 reviews
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What we like the most about Grand Oaks is the friendliness of staff, Multilingual staff providing care, Options for tailored care, Proximity to hospital and option for Concierge medical care. Yes we would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Grand Oaks is located on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital. It is close to Georgetown, Bethesda and just minutes from the Potomac River and the Virginia Suburbs. Our residents feel inspired in their spacious, light filled apartments, dine in elegance with delicious meals and remain active...
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We were made to feel right at home. Greeted with my mom's favorite cookies. Staff very helpful. Well kept environment. Size of the her space perfect. Clean all working appliances. Even an angle TV in place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An Outstanding LocationLocated next to Cameron Station and just minutes from historic Old Town, Brandywine Living at Alexandria provides a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love.This 116-suite,...
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9.5
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Brighton Gardens, which we ultimately chose for my father, was the warmest, most social, polished and inclusive community out of the seven facilities we visited. We appreciated the hands-on tour, in-depth...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brighton Gardens provides personal care in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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9.3
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Once they get up in the morning, they are not back in the room by themselves until bedtime. It is so nice that they keep everyone so active.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise at Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living...
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We loved the area. Friendliness of everyone, many exercise classes and lectures, rooms were spacious, food was good. Also free underground parking
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Five Star Senior Living, founded in 2001, is a trusted name in senior care with over 200 facilities and communities in 33 states. The standards that we have set inspire us to exceed what is expected — becoming a valued member of our community, striving to surpass every standard, and keeping...
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Photo of Sunrise of Bethesda
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88 Floor plans available
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5 on all. Everything was fine. I have no complaints with anything. I would recommend Sunrise of Bethesda to other families based on our experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Sunrise of Bethesda, located northwest of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, our residents receive the highest level of care inside our community while enjoying access to some of the nation's premiere hospitals, located just minutes away.Our beautiful community offers assisted living and...
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Photo of Modena Reserve at Kensington
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9.0
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Overall very happy with Modena It was expensive but worth it I felt like the caregivers truly cared for the residents. The rooms were lovely. It was a very classy place that I know my mom would have loved if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Elancé at Alexandria
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9.0
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101 reviews
9.0
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Very easy to work with and my mom has been very happy with everything so far. Would recommend to others. Very friendly staff and residents
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Elancé at AlexandriaBeautifully situated in a private, meticulously landscaped setting surrounded by lovely gardens, walkways, and towering trees, this charming community offers gracious amenities, modern charm, and exceptional individualized care and assistance.Discover our...
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Photo of Vitality Living Arlington
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8.8
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8.8
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Overall very pleased with vitality. Nice facility, good staff and quality of care. My father doesn't participate in many of the social activities but they certainly have a busy and varied agenda of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...
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Photo of Benchmark at Alexandria
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Overall: Very, very expensive, but a very nice place. Food: Excellent, nice variety. Actiivities: Excellent, with a wide of options, from in-house to outdoor trips. But, again, this place is for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Kensington Park Senior Living
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8.5
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All of them are a 5! We love KP and are so glad Mom is there. The Staff are all just wonderful. Very caring, kind, friendly, attentive, absolutely super. The residents are great. And the food is lovely. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Kensington Park Retirement Community, our services and setting are as unique as the residents we serve. Whether you are seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's/ Memory Care, Kensington Park is designed to provide an encouraging and comprehensive continuum of services. ...
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Photo of Sunrise of Chevy Chase
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8.5
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Sunrise of Chevy Chase has met my mom's growing needs. The staff is very kind and attentive. The administration is also very accessible and flexible to meet the needs of their clients.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...
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Photo of Sunrise of Arlington VA
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At the beginning of my brother's 8-month stay, I would have given a 5 in every category. However, towards the end, I felt that the communication was generally acceptable but not as good as it was early on,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
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They were wonderful. Best run place. Clean, caring, awareness of needs of each person. Not just those in charge but everyone working there. Our sadness was that [Name Removed] mom didn't live longer to enjoy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I especially love the assistants who do the activities with my parents especially [name removed]. The nurses are very welcoming on memory care floor and they take your concerns seriously and are very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White...
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All categories get a 5 except for #6 food. That would be 3-4 based on what my cousin has said about it. Overall, Malta House has been an excellent choice for her. This is a small community and the staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I have only had a few interactions with the staff at this community and they have been helpful. They do offer some nice amenities and daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rainier Manor is a senior housing community located in Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, MD. Mount Rainier, which is situated just 4 miles from downtown Washington D.C., is home to the Gateway Arts District. The arts district encourages the development of local talent by providing affordable...
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I am in my own apt, which is brand new and everything here is nice and clean. All the staff are friendly and seem to care about the residents. I can reach the front desk by phone should I need anything. I...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conifer Village at Oakcrest is a brand new senior apartment community. Located in Capitol Heights surrounded by acres of woodlands, Conifer Village at Oakcrest offers residents convenience of location as well as peace and quiet. Just one mile from the District of Columbia line and inside the...
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Great financial model (if affordable) great staff. Have had one emergency and they definitely showed up. Good community as well- mostly highly educated and mostly (85% or so) liberal. Formal dining room...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE!Maplewood Park PlaceSenior Living - RedefinedVoted Best Senior Living Community by the readers of Bethesda Magazine for ELEVEN years in a row, 2010 through 2020.Live your current lifestyle at Maplewood Park Place! Opened in 1996 in Bethesda, Maryland, Maplewood is a...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Jefferson
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1010 Floor plans available
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three of the care aides aren't too friendly or helpful., care services - (room for improvement), (the hot box overcook the food), (activities appropriate for the majority of residents) 8=3 (I still have to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...
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Cost of independent living in District Of Columbia County, DC

The average cost of senior living in District Of Columbia County is $4,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, DC with an average of $4,636 per month.

Independent living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. nearby counties

District Of Columbia County, DC
$4,680/mo
$4,636/mo

Independent living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. state and national averages

District Of Columbia County, DC
$4,680/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. other senior living options

$11,090/mo
Independent Living
$4,680/mo

Independent living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,369/mo

Senior living costs in District Of Columbia County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: District Of Columbia County, DC
Column state: District Of Columbia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDistrict Of Columbia County, DCDistrict Of ColumbiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,680/mo$4,342/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$8,839/mo$8,157/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$11,090/mo$10,072/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
District Of Columbia County, DC:$4,680/mo
District Of Columbia:$4,342/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
District Of Columbia County, DC:$8,839/mo
District Of Columbia:$8,157/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
District Of Columbia County, DC:$11,090/mo
District Of Columbia:$10,072/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in District Of Columbia County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in District Of Columbia County, DC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in District Of Columbia County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 2 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
District Of Columbia County, DC$3,727/mo$3,834/mo-2.8%
National$3,307/mo$3,155/mo+4.8%
District Of Columbia County, DC
2024 average cost:$3,727/mo
2023 average cost:$3,834/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,307/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in District Of Columbia County

Recent reviews for independent living in District Of Columbia County

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Victory Terrace in Potomac, MD

5.0
Victory Terrace Senior Apartments have been a wonderful experience so far for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful community with well-kept landscaping in a breathtaking neighborhood. My mom is an active 84 and this lifestyle suits her well. She still enjoys making her ...
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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

District Of Columbia County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in District Of Columbia County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in District Of Columbia County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in District Of Columbia County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of District Of Columbia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in District Of Columbia County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of District Of Columbia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in District Of Columbia County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in District Of Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave are the top-rated independent living facilities near District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. See full list of communities.
There are 93 independent living facilities near District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 59% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 59% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 59% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 29% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 57% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 45% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 56% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, French, American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese, Farsi, German, Italian, Chinese, Norwegian, and Ukrainian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave
The best independent living facilities near you in District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 59% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 59% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 59% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 29% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 57% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 45% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 56% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, French, American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese, Farsi, German, Italian, Chinese, Norwegian, and Ukrainian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Chevy Chase House, The Residences at Thomas Circle, and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave
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