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Photo of Sunrise of Hunter Mill
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
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For us, and what we like the most about the community is the proximity to our home, and their acceptance of family visiting. My wife is able to visit her mother daily and even participate in their...
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.
Sunrise at Hunter Mill has been ranked as one of the top communities in 2013 on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier online ratings and reviews site for senior living communities nationwide. The SeniorAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award recognizes senior living communities who receive consistently high...
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9.6
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18 reviews
9.6
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18 reviews
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My mother would prefer for the good Lord to take her, so she does not use her call button the way she should — which has resulted in several falls. Because of that, the staff put her in a higher tier of care...
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.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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77 Photos available
9.6
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18 reviews
9.6
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18 reviews
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My mother would prefer for the good Lord to take her, so she does not use her call button the way she should — which has resulted in several falls. Because of that, the staff put her in a higher tier of care...
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.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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62 reviews
9.6
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62 reviews
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Sunrise at Mt. Vernon has been amazing. They went above and beyond to meet our family's needs. It's a very clean and welcoming place with friendly staff.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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46 reviews
9.7
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46 reviews
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I was just so impressed with everyone and everything. It totally forced me to rethink my opinion of assisted living. We would most definitely recommend Sunrise of Springfield to other families based on the...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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107 reviews
9.2
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107 reviews
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Heatherwood is has been a wonderful experience for my father. He's very happy there. He really likes the staff, outings and the activities. The staff is attentive, listens, treats residents with respect and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Experience Senior Care at HeatherwoodNestled in a charming residential setting in Burke, Virginia, Heatherwood stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, premier retirement community, and...
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1010 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
9.8
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17 reviews
9.8
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We have enjoyed transitioning to Acclaim at Belmont Bay. The staff are welcoming, supportive, It is a very nice space, with lovely facilities. Units are large. The smaller size (number of units) has a nice...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...
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1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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103 reviews
8.0
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103 reviews
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The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Experience Senior Care at Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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2424 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
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We like that our loved one has made friends there and we would recommend Sunrise Braddock Glen to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Braddock Glen in Fairfax, Virginia is a warm and friendly low-cost assisted living community where every resident receives personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, community setting from long-tenured team members. We are...
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Photo of Sunrise of Fairfax
1717 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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18 reviews
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I would definitely recommend Sunrise. The office staff are caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were wonderful with my husband and very attentive and friendly with me. We felt so comfortable there.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Aarondale Community
1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.4
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81 reviews
9.4
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81 reviews
5 star
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They were amazing and I'd highly recommend them. It was my sister that was at Aarondale and she was only there for five weeks. She was on hospice for pancreatic cancer. So I can't speak to amenities social...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Experience Senior Care at AarondaleSurrounded by lovely gardens and a meticulously landscaped setting in Springfield, Virginia, Aarondale stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted...
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Photo of Tribute at The Glen by Cogir
2121 Photos available
8.8
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53 reviews
8.8
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53 reviews
5 star
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As family of two residents at Tribute, I’m pleased to write this. Our relatives have Parkinson’s and dementia for one and Alzheimer’s for the other. Advisers at A Place for Mom provided helpful guidance. ...
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.
At Tribute at The Glen, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. Each day starts differently for everyone, so maybe you begin the morning catching up on Facebook over a hot mocha in the Bistro or starting your day off with a group...
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Photo of Spring Hills Mount Vernon
1313 Photos available
8.5
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126 reviews
8.5
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126 reviews
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Staff is caring and kind to residents and family members. New activity director is amazing. Facilities are very comfortable, clean, and welcoming.
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.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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1313 Photos available
9.6
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10 reviews
9.6
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10 reviews
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We interviewed 5 places and none stood the test of excellence like The Providence at Fairfax. The entire staff excels in every phase of care, kindness and happiness. They obviously like their jobs as it...
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.
With no large entry fee, The Providence offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The Providence features a warm and nurturing holistic approach to senior living that ensures residents thrive, with a portfolio of amenities and experiences as vibrant and distinctive...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Ridge
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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57 reviews
9.2
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57 reviews
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Staff is wonderful. The place is small enough that they know all the residents and they know their families too! And genuinely seem to care about the residents.
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.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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Photo of The Fairfax
1717 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.2
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29 reviews
9.2
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29 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the value for the money, administrative staff, and friendliness of residents. Yes, we would definitely recommend The Fairfax community to other families based on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 Fairfax is a continuing care retirement community conveniently located near Fort Belvoir, VA and is the perfect option for individuals over the age of 55 looking to enjoy and active, fulfilling life with none of worries of home-ownership. Meals, housekeeping and maintenance are included in...
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9.7
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39 reviews
9.7
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39 reviews
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Really nice and welcoming dinning area with friendly staff. [name removed] at the front desk is wonderful! The facility is not too big or too small. Found it to be just right. They also have a well...
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.
Assisted Living Services and Amenities1. Choice studio, one bedroom, two bedroom apartments with patio or balcony.2. All utilities included except for telephone.3. Full kitchens with stove, sink and refrigerator.4. Emergency nurse's call system in three locations in each apartment.5. Individually...
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1414 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.8
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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The campus is extremely well laid out for accessibility and everyday living. It is cheerfully appointed and clean. The staff is very professional, highly competent, and friendly. [name removed] and [name...
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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Photo of Elancé at Alexandria
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7.9
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79 reviews
7.9
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79 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to Elancé at AlexandriaBeautifully situated in a private, meticulously landscaped setting surrounded by lovely gardens, walkways, and towering trees, this charming community offers gracious amenities, modern charm, and exceptional individualized care and assistance.Discover our...
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Photo of The Gardens at Fair Oaks
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8.5
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8.5
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7 reviews
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Beautiful, spacious rooms in a gorgeous setting! Staff is courteous and helpful. Dining is amazing in quality and variety. Amenities and activities are plentiful and fun! This is a wonderful place to live...
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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Photo of The Virginian
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9.1
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22 reviews
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My fiancé was at Inova Hospital and needed to go into an independent living situation for reasons too complicated to say here. Last minute and without an appointment, [name removed] showed me a beautiful 2...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 Virginian is full service retirement community located on 32 secluded and wooded acres in the heart of Fairfax, VA. and is managed by Life Care Services. A long driveway right off of Arlington Blvd. leads you away from the hustle and bustle of crowded Northern Virginia life to the five-floor...
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8.7
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32 reviews
8.7
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Overall, the experience with the Arbor Terrace has been positive. We selected this location because of Bridges program and proximity to our house. The facilities are well maintained and staff is friendly.
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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I'm late in writing this review but I drove by the other day. My mom spent a short fee months here when my dad had a heart attack. It was during covd which was annoying but place is great and very...
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.
This community, located in Annandale, VA, serves seniors and their families in and around the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. Brightview Woodburn features residential apartments and offers personalized care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living.Brightview...
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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36 reviews
8.4
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36 reviews
5 star
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I like the community's location, the staff's attention to my family members, the way they dispense and monitor medications, the activities available on a daily basis, and the regularly provided square meals....
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Manchester Lakes
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8.5
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53 reviews
8.5
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53 reviews
5 star
57%
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Great place the convenience of everything being close is to die for.... Restaurants, groceries, etc..... Neighbors are great very homely sense of community can't say enough about the people.... The community...
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.
From meeting friends to participating in wellness activities, residents at Manchester Lakes Senior Apartment Community enjoy a host of features and amenities designed with their independence in mind. Controlled access, an emergency response system, transportation via Fastran and elevator service...
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Cost of independent living in Newington Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Newington Forest is $4,823 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,643 per month.

Independent living costs in Newington Forest, VA, vs. nearby cities

Newington Forest, VA
$4,823/mo
$4,885/mo

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

Newington Forest, VA
$4,823/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Newington Forest, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,986/mo
Independent Living
$4,823/mo

Independent living costs in Newington Forest, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,938/mo
Studio
$6,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,059/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,441/mo

Senior living costs in Newington Forest 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: Newington Forest, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewington Forest, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,823/mo$4,346/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$6,136/mo$5,204/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$6,986/mo$5,207/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Newington Forest, VA:$4,823/mo
Virginia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Newington Forest, VA:$6,136/mo
Virginia:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Newington Forest, VA:$6,986/mo
Virginia:$5,207/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Newington Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Newington Forest

Sommerset Retirement Community in Sterling, VA

5.0
We all love the staff. The food is good, serving 3 square meals a day, Every Day. I would most definitely recommend this facility to others.

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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Newington Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newington Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newington Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newington Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newington Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Newington Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 52 independent living facilities near Newington Forest, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Newington Forest, 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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