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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfax, VA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 57 independent living facilities in Fairfax, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodley Park, Mount Pleasant and Tenleytown.
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zipAveragecost: $4,884

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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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Cost of independent living in Fairfax, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $4,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,657 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairfax, VA, vs. nearby cities

Fairfax, VA
$4,884/mo

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

Fairfax, VA
$4,884/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,022/mo
Independent Living
$4,884/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,136/mo
Studio
$7,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,994/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,768/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfax 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: Fairfax, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,884/mo$4,385/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,086/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,022/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax, VA:$4,884/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax, VA:$6,086/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax, VA:$7,022/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfax, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfax 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfax, VA$5,474/mo$4,728/mo+15.8%
Virginia$3,572/mo$3,340/mo+7.0%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Fairfax, VA
2024 average cost:$5,474/mo
2023 average cost:$4,728/mo
Percent change:+15.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,572/mo
2023 average cost:$3,340/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Fairfax

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax

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.

Fairfax independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
47%
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Related senior services in Fairfax, Virginia

In Fairfax, Virginia, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Fairfax is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Fairfax include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Fairfax has fair biking infrastructure and is relatively walkable.

Fairfax offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

The city of Fairfax offers many arts and cultural opportunities throughout the year. Every week the City of Fairfax Commision of the Arts puts on a free film screening at the community center, known as Art Screen. The commission also holds an annual free performance of the Virginia Opera at the Sherwood Community Center. For senior history buffs, Fairfax boasts a number of museums and libraries where residents can learn about the city’s storied past.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Virginian, Sunrise of Fairfax and The Gardens at Fair Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfax, 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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