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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington, VA

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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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My mother is doing well with her move to this community. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This is a lovely community, and everything looks great. The staff have been great to work with....
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.
Featuring attractive, spacious apartment homes, Cascades Village has been expertly designed to suit the needs of active, independent adults at least 55 years of age with income limits. Our beautiful, apartment homes feature one or two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher,...
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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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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
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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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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
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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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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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.
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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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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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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Washington, VA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $4,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,565 per month.

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

Washington, VA
$4,790/mo
$4,591/mo

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

Washington, VA
$4,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$4,795/mo
Independent Living
$4,790/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,130/mo
Studio
$6,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,572/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Senior living costs in Washington 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: Washington, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,790/mo$4,385/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,795/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,795/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Washington, VA:$4,790/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Washington, VA:$4,795/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Washington, VA:$4,795/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Washington, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Washington 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
Washington, VA$4,380/mo$3,778/mo+15.9%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Washington, VA
2024 average cost:$4,380/mo
2023 average cost:$3,778/mo
Percent change:+15.9%
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 Washington

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington

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.

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.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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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
35.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
8.1%
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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
34.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
17.4%
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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%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jubilation, Spring Arbor of Winchester and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 186 independent living facilities near Washington, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Washington, Virginia are Potomac Place and Sunrise at Countryside. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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