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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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We're very happy with how things are going with Dutch Haven! It's a wonderful place with a caring and interactive staff. The facility itself, is inviting and clean, and they take excellent care of all of...
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.
Dutch Haven Adult Home is an assisted living facility that is located in Maurertown, Virginia, which is within the beautiful boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley and is near Winchester, VA. We are proud to specialize in the care and well-being of our residentÆs that are diagnosed with dementia...
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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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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Woodstock specializes in intensive assisted living and is dedicated to Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.  Royal Haven's team of trained caregivers provides quality services for each resident’s special needs 24 hours a day.
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.
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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood.  Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees.  We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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.
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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.
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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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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It's been an adjustment, she's cute, she likes it and she likes the people but she said they make you feel a little "o-l-d." She has been participating in the activities, she likes it there, they're great....
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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.
Welcome to Meadow Glen of Leesburg! Meadow Glen is Loudoun County's premiere assisted living community. It offers an intimate home-like setting centered around a beautiful 150-year old farmhouse. Meadow Glen accommodates just 40 residents in 37 suites. With one-story construction, residents...

Cost of independent living in Washington, VA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $4,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,565 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Washington, VA vs. nearby cities

Washington, VA
$4,766/mo
$4,576/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Washington, VA vs. the state and national average

Washington, VA
$4,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Washington vs. other types of senior living

$4,795/mo
Independent Living
$4,766/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Washington, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,013/mo
Studio
$6,162/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,403/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Washington over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Washington

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington

The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Washington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 189 independent living facilities near Washington, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Washington, Virginia are Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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