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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wakefield, VA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Wakefield, 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.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Bethesda and Alexandria.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of independent living in Wakefield, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $4,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,657 per month.

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

Wakefield, VA
$4,782/mo

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

Wakefield, VA
$4,782/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,963/mo
Independent Living
$4,782/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,986/mo
Studio
$7,196/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,964/mo

Senior living costs in Wakefield 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: Wakefield, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakefield, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,782/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,997/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,963/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wakefield, VA:$4,782/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wakefield, VA:$5,997/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wakefield, VA:$6,963/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wakefield, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wakefield 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
Wakefield, VA$6,942/mo$5,819/mo+19.3%
Virginia$3,503/mo$3,345/mo+4.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Wakefield, VA
2024 average cost:$6,942/mo
2023 average cost:$5,819/mo
Percent change:+19.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,503/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 Wakefield

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakefield

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.

Wakefield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Fox Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wakefield, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Wakefield, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wakefield, 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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