About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cardinal Forest, VA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Cardinal Forest is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 455 options.

Read 8420 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bethesda, Washington and Arlington.

Cardinal Forest Independent Living Facilities | 8420 Reviews

Showing 455 communities
Last Updated: 9/25/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Indecco Apartments
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.
Indecco Apartments is a senior housing community located in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Baltimore, which is the nation's largest independent city, is known for its rich history, unique local dialect and diverse population. Baltimore is historically a working-class port town, and was one of...
Photo of Park View at Ashland Terrace
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.
Photo of Park View at Coldspring
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Ashland Commons
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.
Photo of Oliver Plaza Senior Apartments
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
I enjoy living at Oliver Plaza. The staff are nice and answer all my questions. I have a nice view from my apartment. They keep the community clean. I have noticed a lot of activities posted on the...
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.
Oliver Plaza Senior Apartments is a 55 + senior apartment community in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, walking distance from grocery stores and other shops. The harbor town of Baltimore showcases thousands of marine creatures at their national aquarium, features Civil War era attractions...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Cardinal Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cardinal Forest is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arlington, VA with an average of $4,148 per month.

Independent living costs in Cardinal Forest, VA, vs. state and national averages

Cardinal Forest, VA
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cardinal Forest, VA, vs. other senior living options

$8,359/mo
Independent Living
$4,581/mo

Independent living costs in Cardinal Forest, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,192/mo
Studio
$3,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo

Senior living costs in Cardinal Forest 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: Cardinal Forest, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCardinal Forest, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,359/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cardinal Forest, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cardinal Forest, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cardinal Forest, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Cardinal Forest, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cardinal Forest 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.

Cardinal Forest, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cardinal Forest, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cardinal Forest 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 average 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
Cardinal Forest, VA$4,116/mo$4,202/mo-2.0%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Cardinal Forest, VA
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cardinal Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Cardinal Forest

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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

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.

Cardinal Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cardinal Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cardinal Forest, 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 Cardinal Forest 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 Cardinal Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cardinal Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
11.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cardinal Forest 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 Cardinal Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cardinal Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cardinal Forest 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 Cardinal Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cardinal Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.3%
47.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Crest, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cardinal Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 455 independent living facilities near Cardinal Forest, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cardinal Forest, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top