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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington, DC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Washington area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Washington. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 128 independent living facilities in Washington, 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 Wakefield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Bethesda and Alexandria.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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.
Alate Old Town will keep you seamlessly connected to the cultural heartbeat of the area. With Reagan National Airport less than 4 miles away and Washington DC within reach, the possibilities for exploration are endless. Our community is designed to meet the needs of active adults, offering a...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Windsor Crossing Senior Community is a thriving community for seniors 62 and over, ideally located just off of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland. This active adults' community is within walking distance of the Metro and only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Close to area shopping,...
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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, 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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Park View at Woodland SpringsPark View at Woodland Springs is a senior housing community located in the beautiful town of District Heights, Maryland, which is located in Prince George’s county. The community’s location is perfect for those who enjoy a small town feel with all of the conveniences...
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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.
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 Washington, DC
The average cost of senior living in Washington is $7,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crestwood, DC with an average of $7,280 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Washington, DC vs. nearby cities
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Washington, DC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Washington
Recent reviews for independent living in Washington
Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston, VA
4.3
Tall Oaks has been a good experience for us overall. Some staff is ok, some are fantastic. Overall we feel like our loved one is well cared for. We chose them because it seemed like the best fit.
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
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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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.8%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
7.3%
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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, DCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
16.4%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.5%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
45.2%
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Research services for seniors in Washington, DC
In Washington, D.C., seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is well-known for its robust public transportation system, and within city limits, it’s possible to get by without driving. In some neighborhoods, you might be able to accomplish daily tasks without needing a vehicle at all. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the Metro, which consists of a rail and subway system and a bus system, both of which offer transportation throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods. The rail system runs from around 5 am to 11 pm, and the bus often continues later, with many routes in operation past midnight. Discounted fares are offered to seniors ages 65 and older. The D.C. area also has plenty of options for taxis and rideshare services.
The Washington, D.C. area is home to many world-class medical facilities. Some of the top facilities in the area include Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Considered one of the country’s top tourist destinations, Washington, D.C. has no shortage of exciting activities and historic sites. Popular locations such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial are always worth visiting. Another thing the city is known for is its world-famous museums — and there are plenty. Perhaps none are more celebrated than the Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum. The city is also home to several senior centers that offer a wide range of social, exercise, and educational programs. Popular area senior centers include the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center and the Hayes Senior Wellness Center.
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Falcons Landing, Sommerset Retirement Community and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington, District Of Columbia. See full list of communities.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Washington
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Arlington, Virginia
- Reston, Virginia
- Columbia, Maryland
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Woodbridge, Virginia
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Vienna, Virginia
- Crofton, Maryland
- Springfield, Virginia
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Potomac, Maryland
- Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Tysons, Virginia
- Rockville, Maryland
- Burke, Virginia
- Severn, Maryland
- Occoquan, Virginia
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