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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gainesville, VA

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The cost of independent living in Gainesville is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 363 options.

Read 6839 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 Reston, Vienna and Leesburg.

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I have lived at the Willows for over 4 years and I love it. The building is sparkling clean. Whenever I have a question or concern, [name removed] and/or [name removed]responds immediately. I remember I...
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.
Ultra-Luxury Condo Rentals for 55+!Situated in the heart of Victoria Falls, your ultra-luxury condominium rental will be convenient to the Parks, Walking Trails, Tennis Courts, Pool, Fitness Center and all of the community's clubs and activities. Best of all, you'll be right next to the soothing...
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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.
Peaceful park like setting, adjoining Baker Park, near Culler Lake and close to downtown dining and shopping. The Apartments at Brooklawn has offered spacious maintenance free apartment homes for people who only want the best in gracious living for over 50 years. Our oversized 1, 2 & 3bedroom...
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My mom has lived in this community for a few years now, and receives exceptional care. She loves the staff and they're friendly.
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.
The W Assisted Living is located in Upper Marlboro, MD, a place that is special to visit and great to call home. This bright and sunny community is situated in a peaceful area with a great small town atmosphere. In addition to offering a peaceful location, a bright and sunny building, and a...
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Mom is doing okay in her apartment. She is not one to socialize but she keeps busy with family and friends that are nearby. I am hoping soon that I can bring her down to the senior center not too far from...
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.
Your New Lifestyle Begins Here at Park View at Laurel. At our charming and affordable senior community, you can get away from it all, yet be close to everything. Park View at Laurel offers 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes for active seniors age 62 or better. Our community provides robust and...
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I'am very satisfied with my move to this community. It has worked out very well. They do a good job with making sure the community and grounds are well maintained. I love the activities offered. The staff is...
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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.
The Willows are a senior housing community located in the green leafy, neighborhoods of Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland. The breathtaking landscape and the peacefulness of our community is set to offer nothing short of satisfaction and peace of mind to our residents. Our community takes...
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Everything is a 10 for this location nothing's missing Great community, very quiet, well maintained pleasant adult residents, no teens or younger kids, excellent public transportation
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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.
Southwinds 2 is a luxurious and classy senior apartment community located in White Plains, Charles County, MD. Apart from being a senior apartment, Southwinds 2 also operates as an independent living community that provides care services for its residents. It is a gated community for seniors aged...
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I’ve been living at Wingler House for six months now, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The residents truly feel like a community, and people look out for one another. You can be as connected and...
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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.
Wingler House is a senior housing community located in Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA. A small city that is situated just 30 miles northwest of the nation's capital, Ashburn is known for its beautiful parks and recreational opportunities. Avid golfers will enjoy the Brambleton Golf Course, which is...
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It's a very friendly and welcoming community with LOTS of activities planned each day to a variety of interests. These activities give residents opportunities to interact with other residents and expand...
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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I would recommend it's great for seniors who want their independence, but also not isolated. A lot of seniors Meat and do a lot of activities very friendly place but if you want to do your own thing, you can...
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.
Southwinds is a luxurious, upscale, active adult, apartment rental community for persons age 55 and better. A gated community, nestled in the woods — quite and serene, yet located just minutes from Waldorf and LaPlata shopping, medical and professional areas. At Southwinds, you can live the...
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I chose Coppermine apartments because of the value for the money. The apartment sizes are a nice size, they are not too big and not too small. I was able to fit my king sized bed in the bedroom. The office...
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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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For two years I have enjoyed my residence here at Victoria Park Waldorf Jaycees Senior Apartments. It is a locked building with a diversity of wonderful elderly people, many of whom are frail with various...
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 spent the last 3 1/2 years of her life at Country Meadows in Frederick. They were beautiful years, full of activities and new friendships, with residents and staff. She even wrote stories from...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Currently under construction, this beautiful community is a blend of one-story cottage apartments and a four-story mid-rise apartment building. Park Place, designed for adults 55+, is expected to open in late summer 2003. Conveniently located near shopping in Manassas Park, Park Place will offer...
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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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Amid a tranquil, wooded setting, Forest Glen Senior Apartment Community offers a relaxing atmosphere for seniors 62+. Located in Centreville, Forest Glen is central to the numerous conveniences and attractions of the region, including Washington Dulles International Airport, Eleanor Lawrence Park...
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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.
Marshall Manor provides gracious Assisted Living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a beautifully designed setting, our program places its emphasis on hospitality and quality of life, while offering a full range of amenities and services. Our Special Needs Program is for moderate to...
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I have never been one to do reviews but we need to take time to show our appreciation. I am going on my 3rd year at Kendrick Court. From the very beginning everyone was very welcoming. My apartment is great,...
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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.
Kendrick Court Senior ApartmentsKendrick Court is a senior apartment community located in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Our community is income restricted and designed to meet the needs of senior residents aged 62-years or older who wish to continue living an independent lifestyle. We...
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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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 Gainesville, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haymarket, VA with an average of $4,581 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gainesville, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Gainesville, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gainesville 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gainesville, 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%
Gainesville, VA
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
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 Gainesville

Recent reviews for independent living in Gainesville

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.

Gainesville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesville, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesville, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gainesville, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Heritage Village Gainesville, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gainesville, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 363 independent living facilities near Gainesville, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gainesville, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Paramount Senior Living at Manassas and Spring Arbor of Winchester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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