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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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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.
The beautiful 2 Bedroom one-story cottage style apartments at Forest Creek are exclusively for seniors 55+. Free gas heat/ water and a wireless emergency response system are included in the two bedroom apartments. Forest Creek is conveniently located off Ironbridge Road with Chippenham Parkway...
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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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It has been overall positive. We picked this community because it was the only option, and it was affordable. I would recommend to others.
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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.
Welcome home to Lexington Park Adult Community. We are an affordable apartment community for senior' 55 years of age and older. Our community consists of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom 1 baths, and 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment units. Whether you want to take a swim in our indoor heated pool or just relax...
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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.
The Park at Ridgedale leaves nothing to be desired!Enjoy a renewed sense of freedom with maintenance free-living. Sit back and relax as you watch the evenings come to an end in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. For your convenience we are within walking distance of Martins grocery store and...
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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.
The Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Gum Springs Glen, located in the historic Gum Springs area of Fairfax County, offers an exciting concept in affordable retirement living to seniors with moderate incomes. Designed for the active lifestyles of residents, each building features attractively appointed and spacious common areas for...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I chose Morris Glen because they had availability and I really liked the area that it was in. I do think the apartments could be a bigger for the money I am paying, they are small but have good closet space....
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.
Morris Glen is an affordable Senior Retirement Community for those who are 62 years of age or older,and of low-to-moderate income. We offer 60 one-bedroom apartments,available in four (4) sizes; which all utilities are included in the rent, a community building for programs and activities geared...
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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.
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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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Upper Zion, VA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Zion is $4,077 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

Independent living costs in Upper Zion, VA, vs. nearby cities

Upper Zion, VA
$4,077/mo

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

Upper Zion, VA
$4,077/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Zion, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,374/mo
Independent Living
$4,077/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Zion, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,836/mo
Studio
$5,432/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,214/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,202/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Zion 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: Upper Zion, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Zion, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,077/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,072/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,374/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Upper Zion, VA:$4,077/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Zion, VA:$5,072/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Upper Zion, VA:$5,374/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Upper Zion, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Upper Zion 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Upper Zion, VA$3,402/mo$3,292/mo+3.3%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Upper Zion, VA
2024 average cost:$3,402/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,360/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 Upper Zion

Recent reviews for independent living in Upper Zion

Shalom Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Legacy at Imperial Village in Richmond, VA

4.9
My family doesn't have any problems with the community they like because I like living here . Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend the Legacy at Imperial Village community to other families.

Upper Zion independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Zion independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Zion, 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 Upper Zion 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 Upper Zion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Zion, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Zion 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 Upper Zion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Zion, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Zion 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 Upper Zion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Zion, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at the Glen, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Jubilation are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upper Zion, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 203 independent living facilities near Upper Zion, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Upper Zion, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of St Charles and Potomac Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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