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The staff is very helpful in making sure residents adjust to living at ring house. The residents were warm and welcoming making living in a new place much easier. Many activities organized by the staff as...
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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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We chose this community because they were a newer facility, the location, as well as during the on site visit, the staff members were accommodating. The room sizes are nice and adequate, they have different...
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 Maple Heights Senior Living, you will find that we give options to Senior Living. Whether you are in search of a more independent lifestyle with a variety of optional services, or a full complement of Assisted Living/Memory Care, Maple Heights offers the best of both worlds within our...
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The staff assistance made it easy on the move in by unloading the truck, while completing the lease agreement. We saved half the time in this process. The staff followed up after the move in to make sure...
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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.
Victory Forest is a senior apartment community (head of household must be age 62 or older), conveniently located in Silver Spring, Maryland, on a rolling, wooded site in the Capital View neighborhood.  Here, residents enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants and public transportation...
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Brandywine Living community itself is vey clean but there could be more house keeping within the apartments - maybe even just twice a week would make a difference. It is a pet friendly community and they...
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.
An Outstanding LocationLocated next to Cameron Station and just minutes from historic Old Town, Brandywine Living at Alexandria provides a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love.This 116-suite,...
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Have been living at The Bonifant 4 months now. The good thing about it: It's a brand new building. Seems to be in a safe area of downtown Silver Spring too. [Name removed] the residents coordinator, is a...
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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.
Now Open! Seniors aged 62+ now have a great opportunity to blend city living with affordability. Located in the heart of bustling downtown Silver Spring, the Bonifant is a modern 11-story, 149-apartment community designed to cater to today's senior. If residents can't find what they are looking...
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Nice building, furniture needs cleaned or up dated. Activities are mostly resident generated. site level management is good but hands are tied from Regional! Regional level is very bias! She can't be...
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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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Rockville, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Luxury Living in the Heart of Rockville! Victory Court offers one and two bedroom spacious apartments for seniors 62+. The thoughtfully designed apartment homes feature modern, sought after amenities such as an open-concept...
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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.
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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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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 downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer a...
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There are no meals, it is prepared your own. There are no vending machines for snacks no microwave. For activities there is bingo. It is too expensive, unsafe door entrance, unlocked homelessness come in too...
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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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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
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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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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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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
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: 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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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.
FREE RENT! Move in during the month of December to receive the remainder of December and January FREE! Please contact our office for more details. Apartments Available Now! Waverly House is a newly renovated senior community, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are located...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Old Dominion Gardens, VA

The average cost of senior living in Old Dominion Gardens is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,643 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Dominion Gardens, VA vs. nearby cities

Old Dominion Gardens, VA
$4,805/mo
$4,822/mo

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

Old Dominion Gardens, VA
$4,805/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Dominion Gardens vs. other types of senior living

$6,869/mo
Independent Living
$4,805/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Old Dominion Gardens, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,131/mo
Studio
$7,247/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,128/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,398/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Old Dominion Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Old Dominion Gardens

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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Old Dominion Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Dominion Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Dominion Gardens, 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 Old Dominion Gardens 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 Old Dominion Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Dominion Gardens, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Dominion Gardens 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 Old Dominion Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Dominion Gardens, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Dominion Gardens 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 Old Dominion Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Dominion Gardens, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Old Dominion Gardens, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 120 independent living facilities near Old Dominion Gardens, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Old Dominion Gardens, 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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