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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fair Lakes, VA

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I chose Coppermine apartments because of the value for the money. The apartment sizes are a nice size, they are not too big and not too small. I was able to fit my king sized bed in the bedroom. The office...
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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.
Coppermine Place II Come home to affordable comfort
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I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving at English Meadows in Manassas. The caretakers are very loving , they know everyone by name and they know what each person likes. They do it all with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Amid a tranquil, wooded setting, Forest Glen Senior Apartment Community offers a relaxing atmosphere for seniors 62+. Located in Centreville, Forest Glen is central to the numerous conveniences and attractions of the region, including Washington Dulles International Airport, Eleanor Lawrence Park...
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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.
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I have never been one to do reviews but we need to take time to show our appreciation. I am going on my 3rd year at Kendrick Court. From the very beginning everyone was very welcoming. My apartment is great,...
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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.
Kendrick Court Senior ApartmentsKendrick Court is a senior apartment community located in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Our community is income restricted and designed to meet the needs of senior residents aged 62-years or older who wish to continue living an independent lifestyle. We...
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Needed a convenient place to commute to work in 2006. Family had moved south just when I got a significant promotion in the area. Planned on staying just 5 years and then move to family. Did that, but...
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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.
Currently under construction, this beautiful community is a blend of one-story cottage apartments and a four-story mid-rise apartment building. Park Place, designed for adults 55+, is expected to open in late summer 2003. Conveniently located near shopping in Manassas Park, Park Place will offer...
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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.
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Overall, I think this is a great place. They're very good at keeping the common areas clean. The apartments are good but a bit small, especially when you're restricted from being able to get out and about...
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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.
At Herndon Harbor House, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at our...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Fair Lakes, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fair Lakes is $5,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,657 per month.

Independent living costs in Fair Lakes, VA, vs. nearby cities

Fair Lakes, VA
$5,110/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Lakes, VA, vs. state and national averages

Fair Lakes, VA
$5,110/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Lakes, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,026/mo
Independent Living
$5,110/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Lakes, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,833/mo
Studio
$7,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,426/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,437/mo

Senior living costs in Fair Lakes 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: Fair Lakes, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFair Lakes, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,110/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,026/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fair Lakes, VA:$5,110/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fair Lakes, VA:$6,344/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fair Lakes, VA:$7,026/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fair Lakes, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fair Lakes 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fair Lakes, VA$4,698/mo$3,607/mo+30.3%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fair Lakes, VA
2024 average cost:$4,698/mo
2023 average cost:$3,607/mo
Percent change:+30.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Fair Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Fair Lakes

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.

Fair Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fair Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fair Lakes, 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 Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fair Lakes, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fair Lakes, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fair Lakes, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA, The Gardens at Fair Oaks and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fair Lakes, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Fair Lakes, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fair Lakes, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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