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The cost of independent living in Fairfax Station is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 425 options.

Read 7953 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.

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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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The property manager is awesome and attentive to her needs. He took care of everything she needed. The only thing that we had issues with was some things needed to be taken care of before she moved in. That...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Apartment Community for Independant Living for persons 62+. A highly desired location with an abundant of amenities combine to make this apartment community on of Montgomery County's most popular. The Gardens of Traville is close to shopping, medical care and places of worship. The Gardens 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.
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.
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There are no meals, it is prepared your own. There are no vending machines for snacks no microwave. For activities there is bingo. It is too expensive, unsafe door entrance, unlocked homelessness come in too...
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Windsor Crossing Senior Community is a thriving community for seniors 62 and over, ideally located just off of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland. This active adults' community is within walking distance of the Metro and only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Close to area shopping,...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
Park View at Woodland SpringsPark View at Woodland Springs is a senior housing community located in the beautiful town of District Heights, Maryland, which is located in Prince George’s county. The community’s location is perfect for those who enjoy a small town feel with all of the conveniences...
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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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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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.
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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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...
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They are very good. The place is very clean, and the staff is friendly. They are willing to help. We pay our own electric though, and it's a lot more expensive than I was expecting. There is about an 85%...
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.
Covenant Village offers opportunities to meet new friends,share new adventures and stay physically fit. Covenant Village offers much more than exceptional apartments homes. Our relaxing,inviting community spaces are also perfect for socializing with family and friends. In so many ways, Covenant...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Fairfax Station, VA

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

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

Fairfax Station, VA
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

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

Independent living costs in Fairfax Station, 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 Fairfax Station 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: Fairfax Station, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax Station, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax Station, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfax Station, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfax Station 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfax Station, 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%
Fairfax Station, VA
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfax Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax Station

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

Welcoming and friendly staff. Multiple reviews mention thefriendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as The Fairmont and The Woodlands. Residents and their families express appreciation for the warm greetings and helpful attitudes of the staff members.
Beautiful and scenic outdoor spaces. Reviews highlight the importance of outdoor areas, with The Woodlands being praised for its beautiful grounds and raised gardens that allow residents to enjoy nature. Residents find joy in taking walks and getting their hands dirty while growing flowers and vegetables.
Integration into the community. Communities like The Fairmont ensure their tenants are integrated into the community by encouraging attendance at daily meals and activities. This sense of belonging and connection to others is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living experience.
Wide range of activities. Activities cater to various interests and abilities, with communities offering a diverse range of opportunities. Examples include bingo, gardening classes, and social events that help residents stay engaged and active.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Staff members at various communities, such as The Woodlands and The Fairmont, accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences to ensure residents look forward to every ...
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Professional and efficient maintenance. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and well-maintained state of the communities. Staff members are responsive to maintenance requests, ensuring residents live in comfortable and safe environments
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Fairfax Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax Station, 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 Station 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 Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax Station, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax Station 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 Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax Station, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax Station 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 Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax Station, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
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Sunrise Braddock Glen, The Gardens at Fair Oaks and Regency Crest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax Station, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 425 independent living facilities near Fairfax Station, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfax Station, 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.
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