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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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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.
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.
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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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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
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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: 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.
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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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: 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
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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: 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: 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.
FREE RENT! Move in during the month of December to receive the remainder of December and January FREE! Please contact our office for more details. Apartments Available Now! Waverly House is a newly renovated senior community, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are located...
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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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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
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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Falls Church, VA

The average cost of senior living in Falls Church is $4,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey's Crossroads, VA with an average of $4,957 per month.

Independent living costs in Falls Church, VA, vs. nearby cities

Falls Church, VA
$4,947/mo
$5,167/mo

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

Falls Church, VA
$4,947/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Falls Church, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,191/mo
Independent Living
$4,947/mo

Independent living costs in Falls Church, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,979/mo
Studio
$7,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,068/mo

Senior living costs in Falls Church 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: Falls Church, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFalls Church, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,947/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,044/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,191/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Falls Church, VA:$4,947/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Falls Church, VA:$6,044/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Falls Church, VA:$7,191/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Falls Church, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Falls Church 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
Falls Church, VA$7,136/mo$6,699/mo+6.5%
Virginia$3,405/mo$3,338/mo+2.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,058/mo+4.3%
Falls Church, VA
2024 average cost:$7,136/mo
2023 average cost:$6,699/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,405/mo
2023 average cost:$3,338/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Falls Church

Recent reviews for independent living in Falls Church

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 maintained gardens and walking paths. Residents at several communities, including The Jefferson, Discovery Village Chevy Chase, and The Woodlands, frequently mention the enjoyment they get from the lush gardens and walking paths on the premises. These areas provide opportunities for residents to get outside, socialize, and sta ...
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Variety of activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities offerings vary across communities and cater to the diverse interests of residents. For instance, at Sommerset Retirement Community, residents enjoy bingo, poker, and music programs, while residents of Paul Spring Community participate in gardening and crafting activities. These di ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the kindness and warmth of staff and residents at their communities. At The Jefferson, residents have enjoyed making new friends and feeling part of a close-knit community. Staff at Sommerset Retirement Community are consistently described as helpful and caring.
Excellent dining experiences and meal options. Reviews for communities like The Jefferson, Discovery Village Chevy Chase, and The Woodlands consistently praise the quality of the dining experiences. Residents appreciate the variety of meal options and the attentiveness of the dining staff to their dietary needs and preferences.
Secure and safe living environment. Several residents express appreciation for the feeling of safety and security in their communities, such as Sommerset Retirement Community and Discovery Village Chevy Chase. Staff and management ensure that the facilities are well-maintained and that residents feel protected and at ease.
Flexible and accommodating staff. Residents at various communities, like Sommerset Retirement Community, The Jefferson, and Paul Spring Community, share stories of staff members going above and beyond to make their living experience enjoyable and comfortable. These accommodating efforts create a sense of appreciation and l ...
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Falls Church independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Falls Church independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Falls Church, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Falls Church, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Falls Church 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Falls Church, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Falls Church 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Falls Church, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.6%
46.4%
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