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The cost of independent living in Fairfax Forest is about $5,136 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1387 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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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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I chose Morris Glen because they had availability and I really liked the area that it was in. I do think the apartments could be a bigger for the money I am paying, they are small but have good closet space....
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.
Morris Glen is an affordable Senior Retirement Community for those who are 62 years of age or older,and of low-to-moderate income. We offer 60 one-bedroom apartments,available in four (4) sizes; which all utilities are included in the rent, a community building for programs and activities geared...
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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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Fairfax Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax Forest is $5,136 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,954 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairfax Forest, VA, vs. nearby cities

Fairfax Forest, VA
$5,136/mo
$5,239/mo

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

Fairfax Forest, VA
$5,136/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$7,322/mo
Independent Living
$5,136/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,935/mo
Studio
$7,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,446/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,173/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfax Forest vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairfax Forest, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax Forest, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,136/mo$4,625/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$6,320/mo$5,447/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,322/mo$5,458/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax Forest, VA:$5,136/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax Forest, VA:$6,320/mo
Virginia:$5,447/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax Forest, VA:$7,322/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfax Forest, VA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Fairfax Forest, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfax 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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfax Forest, VA$5,454/mo$4,679/mo+16.6%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fairfax Forest, VA
2024 average cost:$5,454/mo
2023 average cost:$4,679/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfax Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax 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 ...
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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

Beautifully landscaped grounds. Several reviews mention the lovely gardens and outdoor spaces at different communities, such as Falcons Landing, where residents enjoy taking leisurely walks and tending to their own raised gardens.
Accommodating and friendly staff. Multiple reviews highlight the kind and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, like Sommerset Retirement Community, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and welcome newcomers with open arms.
Varied and engaging activities. Activities offerings are a significant factor for many residents, with communities like Hunters Woods at Trails Edge providing a range of activities to keep residents engaged and active, from games to crafts and exercise classes.
Excellent and accommodating dining experiences. Residents consistently praise the quality of the food at their communities, such as The Jefferson, where the chef caters to individual dietary preferences and the dining atmosphere is enjoyable and social.
Secure and inviting atmosphere. Several reviews mention the sense of safety and security at their communities, like Harmony at Chantilly, where residents appreciate the peace of mind that comes with living in a well-maintained and inclusive environment.
Resident-centered care and attention. Reviews emphasize the individualized care and support that residents receive at various communities, like Cogir Alexandria Fillmore, where staff members take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and preferences.
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Fairfax Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
49.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
62.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
49.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Providence Fairfax, The Virginian by Cogir and Sunrise of Fairfax are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Fairfax Forest, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfax Forest, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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