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The cost of independent living in Alta Vista is about $5,058 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 124 options. Read 1353 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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
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.
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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.
Photo of Fort Lincoln Senior Building
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.
Photo of Walkwood Elmwood House Apts
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
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Alta Vista, MD

The average cost of senior living in Alta Vista is $5,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $4,836 per month.

Independent living costs in Alta Vista, MD, vs. nearby cities

Alta Vista, MD
$5,058/mo

Independent living costs in Alta Vista, MD, vs. state and national averages

Alta Vista, MD
$5,058/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Alta Vista, MD, vs. other senior living options

$7,264/mo
Independent Living
$5,058/mo

Independent living costs in Alta Vista, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,295/mo
Studio
$7,499/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,422/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,856/mo

Senior living costs in Alta Vista 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: Alta Vista, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlta Vista, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$5,058/mo$3,987/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$6,013/mo$5,374/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$7,264/mo$6,304/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Alta Vista, MD:$5,058/mo
Maryland:$3,987/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Alta Vista, MD:$6,013/mo
Maryland:$5,374/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Alta Vista, MD:$7,264/mo
Maryland:$6,304/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Alta Vista, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alta Vista 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
Alta Vista, MD$4,502/mo$4,560/mo-1.3%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Alta Vista, MD
2024 average cost:$4,502/mo
2023 average cost:$4,560/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alta Vista

Recent reviews for independent living in Alta Vista

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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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff in different communities, including Bedford Court, a CCRC, where the waitstaff is quick to anticipate needs in the dining rooms, and The Jefferson, where the overall friendliness of the people is a highlight.
Excellent food quality and variety. Reviews consistently praise the quality and variety of meals offered at various communities, such as Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, where food is described as 'excellent' and 'superb', and Bedford Court, a CCRC, where residents look forward to mealtimes due to the diverse op ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community. Residents of Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC and Bedford Court, a CCRC express their appreciation for the warm and welcoming atmosphere of their communities, where people are friendly and residents feel at home.
Professional and responsive maintenance and housekeeping. Community maintenance and housekeeping are highlighted as being efficient and attentive to residents' needs, as seen in Discovery Village Chevy Chase, where living spaces are kept clean and orderly, and Bedford Court, a CCRC, where the team addresses concerns promptly.
Variety of on-site activities. Reviews for Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, The Jefferson, and Bedford Court, a CCRC mention the abundance of activities available, from games to trips and outings, which keep residents engaged and active.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Several communities are praised for their upkeep, including Falcons Landing, which is described as 'gorgeous' and 'beautiful', and Falcons Landing, where the facilities are kept in top condition.
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Alta Vista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta Vista, 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 Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alta Vista, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alta Vista, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alta Vista, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Bethesda, Maplewood Park Place, a CCRC and Modena Reserve Bethesda are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alta Vista, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 124 independent living facilities near Alta Vista, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alta Vista, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Morningside House of Friendship. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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