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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brightwood, VA
The cost of independent living in Brightwood is about $4,472 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 1595 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 community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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 Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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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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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
English Meadows Manassas Campus harmonizes home, care, and comfort all in our inviting and warm campus setting. This isn’t just a place that’s easy on the eyes. It’s a place to experience life.
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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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.
Currently under construction, this beautiful community is a blend of one-story cottage apartments and a four-story mid-rise apartment building. Park Place, designed for adults 55+, is expected to open in late summer 2003. Conveniently located near shopping in Manassas Park, Park Place will offer...
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.
The Oaks Apartments offer senior housing to people 55 and older in scenic Triangle, Prince William County, Virginia. We are located in a quiet and wooded part of Northern Virginia near the Quantico Marine Corps base, offering residents beautiful views of nature from the windows of each apartment....
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va. Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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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.
With its desirable proximity to Prince William Parkway, River Run Senior Apartment Community affords adults 55+ and 62+ convenient, carefree retirement living. River Run is just minutes from the Occoquan River and regional parks, Occoquan Mill House Museum, Chinn Recreation Center and Woodbridge...
Cost of independent living in Brightwood, VA
The average cost of senior living in Brightwood is $4,472 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,579 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Brightwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Brightwood
The Retreat at Fishersville
3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA
4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA
4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Variable food quality and availability. Reviews mention inconsistencies in food quality and availability at various communities, such as cold meals, long wait times for food delivery, and missing menu items. At Harmony at Falls Run, residents express disappointment in the value of their meal plan and mention that the food often fall ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at their community, including the caregivers, activities directors, and concierge. For example, at Harpers Station Gainesville, a resident's daughter praises the staff for their warm welcome and helpfulness in settling her ...
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Beautifully decorated facilities. Residents frequently remark on the tasteful decor of their community's common areas, such as the dining room, lobby, and game room. At The Colonnades, a resident notes that the community's openness and natural light create a sense of warmth and tranquility.
Activities tailored to residents' interests. Reviews highlight the importance of diverse activity offerings in keeping residents engaged and active. At Jubilation, residents enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, including fitness classes, lectures, and hobby groups, while at The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, a resident rav ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Many families appreciate the transparency and regular communication from community staff, allowing them to stay informed about their loved ones' care and social experiences. At Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, a daughter notes that she is always kept updated on her parent's well-being ...
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Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inclusive atmosphere at various communities. At The Colonnades, a new resident was immediately welcomed by staff and residents, while at Harpers Station Gainesville, a resident's daughter remarks on the sense of community and how her loved one ha ...
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Brightwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brightwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brightwood, 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brightwood, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Brightwood 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 Brightwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brightwood, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brightwood 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 Brightwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brightwood, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Jubilation and Morningside of Charlottesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brightwood, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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