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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Falls Church City County, VA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia is $4,061, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Falls Church City County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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The community is a very nice place to live and it's in a nice area. Because of covid, it's hard to get to know people but that's understandable. I am happy with my apt.
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.
Parkview at Fullerton is a beautiful senior community located in the Fullerton area. Our community offers social and recreational activities along with educational and health seminars. Management has monthly community updates with residents. We are conveniently located near area shopping malls,...
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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Cost of independent living in Falls Church City County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $4,061 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,061/mo$3,532/mo15.0% above national median
Assisted Living$6,442/mo$5,909/mo9.0% above national median
Memory Care$7,523/mo$7,121/mo5.6% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:9.0% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:5.6% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Falls Church City County

Recent reviews for independent living in Falls Church City County

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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Park View at Fullerton in Baltimore, MD

5.0
It's been a 5 for the most part.The staff is very friendly. My friend is social, he's meeting new people and getting to know them. One suggestion is if they could install ceiling fans that would be nice.

Falls Church City County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Falls Church City County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Falls Church City County, 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 Falls Church City County 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 Falls Church City County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Falls Church City County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Falls Church City County 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 Falls Church City County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Falls Church City County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Falls Church City County 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 Falls Church City County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Falls Church City County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kensington of Falls Church, Regency Crest and The Meridian at Chevy Chase are the top-rated independent living facilities near Falls Church City County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 503 independent living facilities near Falls Church City County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Falls Church City County, 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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