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My loved one is currently a resident at The Landing at Alexandria and the overall experience has been good so far. They transitioned to a new management company early on. There were some issues in the...
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANDING, THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE.A vibrant, thriving community, The Landing in Alexandria, Virginia offers a range of possibilities as breathtaking as its panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Here, residents are in the heart of one of Northern Virginia’s...
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8.2
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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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9.9
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Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!
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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Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [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.
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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Activities are N/A because my mom was not capable of participating in anything. What we like the most about Sunrise of Springfield is the caring staff. The bright open spaces in the facility. Yes, we would...
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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From interview to move in to daily care and activities- the team at Sunrise at Mount Vernon has been involved and respectful of my resident’s needs and well being. The care staff quickly adapted to her...
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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9.8
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They all have compassion. That is worth a lot during a stressful time. In general I have a very high opinion of Sunrise Chevy Chase and recommend it highly.
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 Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...
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The staff are outstanding and compassionate. The facility is always spotless and well maintained. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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 Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living...
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I recently visited an old friend at A Place for Mom, and I cannot say enough great things about the exceptional care they provide to their residents. The facility is impeccably maintained, and the staff are...
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.
Originally built in the 1910s, Chevy Chase House was transformed into Luxury Senior Living by Meridian. The community was invigorated after completion of a multi-million dollar renovation in 2018. An award-winning design firm incorporated all possible modern amenities while preserving the...
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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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Photo of Sunrise of Falls Church
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9.6
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Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And 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.
Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...
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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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9.5
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The Jefferson may not be for everybody but it's perfect for me. Food and activities are wonderful. Location near my daughter and great medical facilities. Plus it's a condo I own (renting was not appealing)...
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.
Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...
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My family recently moved my Dad into assisted living at the Residences. During this difficult time, we were immensely helped by the kind and knowledgeable staff. They made everything much easier to deal with...
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.
More than a great place to live, The Residences at Thomas Circle is a neighborhood within a neighborhood – where seniors can live life their way.LIFE AT ITS FINEST In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and a short walk to museums and monuments, you will find seniors...
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We picked this community, because they had more meal options, larger number of residents, outdoor patio, not far from home, always had some residents hanging around the main living room--seemed like more...
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.
As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...
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The staff is very friendly and approachable. I feel I can them with questions and any issues. Also, by having an executive director in place in the past several months, it's been much better in terms of...
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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I would give each category a 5 with 2 notations- *Activities -my husband doesn't participate in the scheduled activities but I have observed them and they are appropriate and varied and seem to reach 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.
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue has been serving the Nation's Capital with quality assisted living and memory care programs since 2003. We are conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, museums and shopping. Our tenured leadership team has...
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It's close only a little more than a mile away, which is important. I'm living in how much driving I'm doing and right now. I managed to get to see her about three times a week. I visited the place before...
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 Sunrise of Arlington in Northern Virginia, we’re proud of our history. We are the first Sunrise mansion built—complete with country-style porches. Our intimate community features comfortable surroundings with access to city life in a secluded, quiet park setting. Our experienced and...
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We chose Aarondale Community because of the cleanliness of the facility, willingness to move quickly to intake my sister, kindness of everyone we dealt with no matter their role. I believe that we...
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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Lots to do, great staff, beautiful facilities. She's in independent living so I can't comment on other parts of the facility. Having some specialist doctors onsite periodically is helpful and convenient....
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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Service very good staff friendly clean I am happy with service special management and all staff I told all my friends about that place some will consider to visits caring about my friends I like nurse she...
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.
Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...
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We are quite pleased with our decision to move from our McLean house that we lived in for 48 years to McLean Village Sunrise. We have met interesting and smart people and have friends who want to come and...
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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I picked this community because the Value for Cost, Location, Size of my Studio but specially for the kindness and the staff. I would recommend to others that qualifies as low income and are looking for...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Seabury at Friendship Terrace Retirement Community!Friendship Terrace is a community of 180 beautiful, totally renovated apartments dedicated to serving seniors. At Friendship Terrace we bring more than forty years of experience to meeting the unique needs of...
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7.5
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We are pleased with the place for my mom for the most part and. She is happy and comfortable. She is in independent care and I did not mark the quality of care, but for the care she gets and maintenance...
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.
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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It has been a wonderful place with wonderful people. Shopping and activities are very close and plentiful being surrounded by shopping literally across the street and a small store on the grounds. They’re...
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Alexandria, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alexandria is $4,877 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,834 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alexandria, VA vs. nearby cities

Alexandria, VA
$4,877/mo

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

Alexandria, VA
$4,877/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alexandria vs. other types of senior living

$7,088/mo
Independent Living
$4,877/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alexandria, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,210/mo
Studio
$7,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,043/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,516/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Alexandria over time

Alexandria, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Alexandria

Recent reviews for independent living in Alexandria

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.

Alexandria independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexandria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexandria 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 Alexandria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexandria, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexandria 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 Alexandria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexandria, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.3%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Potomac Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 89 independent living facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Alexandria, Virginia are Potomac Place, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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