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The cost of independent living in Cardova is about $5,157 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 188 options. Read 3588 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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Photo of Maple Grove
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
CROWNPOINT55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITYDUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES / APARTMENTSWelcome to Crownpoint! We are the Shenandoah Valley’s newest 55 Plus Active Adult community inspiring exciting and healthy lifestyles. We are located in Harrisonburg, VA, approximately two hours from Washington, DC and home to...
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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.
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Overall, I think this is a great place. They're very good at keeping the common areas clean. The apartments are good but a bit small, especially when you're restricted from being able to get out and about...
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.
At Herndon Harbor House, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at our...
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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: 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.
 Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community.  It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  It is only just west of the University of...
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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.
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It's been an adjustment, she's cute, she likes it and she likes the people but she said they make you feel a little "o-l-d." She has been participating in the activities, she likes it there, they're great....
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.
Welcome to Meadow Glen of Leesburg! Meadow Glen is Loudoun County's premiere assisted living community. It offers an intimate home-like setting centered around a beautiful 150-year old farmhouse. Meadow Glen accommodates just 40 residents in 37 suites. With one-story construction, residents...
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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My mother is doing well with her move to this community. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This is a lovely community, and everything looks great. The staff have been great to work with....
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.
Featuring attractive, spacious apartment homes, Cascades Village has been expertly designed to suit the needs of active, independent adults at least 55 years of age with income limits. Our beautiful, apartment homes feature one or two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher,...
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Cardova, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cardova is $5,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,649 per month.

Independent living costs in Cardova, VA, vs. nearby cities

Cardova, VA
$5,157/mo
$5,102/mo
$5,258/mo

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

Cardova, VA
$5,157/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Cardova, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,300/mo
Independent Living
$5,157/mo

Independent living costs in Cardova, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,913/mo
Studio
$3,851/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,646/mo

Senior living costs in Cardova 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: Cardova, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCardova, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,157/mo$4,654/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,108/mo$5,489/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,300/mo$5,505/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Cardova, VA:$5,157/mo
Virginia:$4,654/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Cardova, VA:$6,108/mo
Virginia:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Cardova, VA:$6,300/mo
Virginia:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Cardova, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cardova 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 Cardova, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cardova 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
Cardova, VA$4,380/mo$3,830/mo+14.4%
Virginia$3,635/mo$3,403/mo+6.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Cardova, VA
2024 average cost:$4,380/mo
2023 average cost:$3,830/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,635/mo
2023 average cost:$3,403/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cardova

Recent reviews for independent living in Cardova

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.

Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. For example, at Harpers Station Gainesville, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents are comfortable and well-cared for. At Harmony at Chantilly, the response from staff when a resident had an em ...
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Spacious apartments with ample storage. Residents appreciate the generous living spaces and storage options at their community. At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, apartments are described as having plenty of closet space, allowing residents to downsize comfortably. At Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, sizes are also highligh ...
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Well-maintained facilities with modern amenities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At The Fairmont by Barclay House, the facility is described as a 'beautiful community' and staff are praised for their efforts in maintaining the property. At Sommerset ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Acclaim at Belmont Bay, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while at Harmony at Falls Run, the meals are described as 'great' and 'deli ...
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Engaging activities and opportunities for socializing. From movie nights and outings to games and fitness programs, residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. At The Colonnades, residents engage with the community through a variety of activities, while at Jubilation, the active retirement community offers a ...
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Clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the thorough and ongoing conversations that community staff members have with residents and their families. At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, communication is described as 'great', while at Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, families are kept informed about their lo ...
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Cardova independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cardova independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cardova, 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 Cardova 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 Cardova partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cardova, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cardova 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 Cardova communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cardova, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cardova 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 Cardova offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cardova, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Spring Arbor of Winchester and Jubilation are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cardova, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 188 independent living facilities near Cardova, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cardova, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Spring Arbor of Winchester and Jubilation. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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