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I had the pleasure of visiting The Residence at Colvin Run and the experience has been exceptional. The staff is caring, professional, attentive, and always going above and beyond to ensure the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes......Read more
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this......Read more
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99 Photos available
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Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sunrise at Hunter Mill has been ranked as one of the top communities in 2013 on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier online ratings and reviews site for senior living communities nationwide. The SeniorAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award recognizes senior living communities who receive consistently high......Read more
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Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and......Read more
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Staff are great! Always ready to answer questions and help. Apartment is professionally cleaned weekly. People we have met are friendly. Lots of activities, frequent trips off campus for dr,...
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.
Sommerset is a rental retirement community for, independent senior adults. Our residents enjoy the independence they are accustomed to along with the security of knowing our community is staffed 24-hours a day. Choose from our spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments each with their own balcony or......Read more
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The staff are outstanding and compassionate. The facility is always spotless and well maintained. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sunrise at Fox Hill is Sunrise Senior Living's premier community! With easy access to Washington, DC and northern Virginia, our residents and families love our location which is just minutes from downtown Bethesda's exciting shops, restaurants and cultural activities. Fox Hill Assisted Living......Read more
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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.
At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable......Read more
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The rooms are very nice and large I guess I would say that they do well with communication. They text or call about once a week with updates for me. They had an in person meeting with all the caregivers and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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......Read more
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What we like the most about Arbor Terrace is the friendliness of residents, apartment cleaning twice per month, large apartment- 1420sq. ft. Responsiveness of management. If asked, we would recommend this...
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.
Arbor Terrace of Herndon provides the highest quality of independent living in the Herndon, Virginia area. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored to where they are and what they need most. At Arbor Terrace of Herndon, both residents and their families enjoy......Read more
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We chose Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA because of the pricing and the proximity of the facility to the hospital and to our home. They get to know you're loved one and help with getting them to participate in...
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.
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......Read more
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Sunrise has provided a home for my cousin with early onset Alzheimer's disease that is comfortable, safe, and gives her a certain amount of agency as well. The staff is very nice, affectionate and actually...
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.
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......Read more
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The staff is very nice an quick to solve problems when they popb up. The building is clean an food very good as well. I would be very happy to recommend to others to move in here an have already done so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
With no large entry fee, The Providence offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The Providence features a warm and nurturing holistic approach to senior living that ensures residents thrive, with a portfolio of amenities and experiences as vibrant and distinctive......Read more
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At present, there is a lot of staff turnover at Pacifica, even replacements leaving in just 2-3 weeks. Specific services paid for are not consistently performed, even after I politely chase after them about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
About the facilityThe Ridge at SterlingAt The Ridge at Sterling, discover exceptional care options for independent living, assisted living, and respite care. This community’s comforting campus in Sterling, Virginia, offers an inviting homestyle atmosphere and lies tucked away in a residential......Read more
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I would honestly give them a 5 for everything (in our case), except #8 I would rate a 4 because I do feel like they charged high for some things. They definitely had a lot of loving staff and didn't seem to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet......Read more
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Harmony worked very well for my mom and myself. Cleaning staff was extremely helpful and nice. They struggled in the dining area keeping chefs and waiters. They had one chef who was very good and was also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harmony at ChantillyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Herndon, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and......Read more
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We are quite pleased with our decision to move from our McLean house that we lived in for 48 years to McLean Village Sunrise. We have met interesting and smart people and have friends who want to come and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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The facility is very nice for the price range, most of the staff is quite good and a few are wonderful. But there are some that I wish weren't there. They were adequate, but not careful and caring and kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has served families in Northern Virginia for over 35 years!Residents at Tall Oaks enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, highlighted by delicious, chef-prepared meals, exciting activities, local outings, and a wide array of beautiful apartment styles. Giving back is......Read more
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I would recommend Brandywine Living at Potomac to others. The staff, housekeeping, communication with the family and dining are all very very good. The PT is excellent. The only complaint that I have is with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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My husband rebounded from 2-person assist to independence! It is expensive, but caring for a 2-person assist resident takes a lot of work.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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I have been living here for 13 years and have always been happy with the property, but now that I have moved back in to my newly renovated apartment my happiness living here has gone from a 10 to a 20,...
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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Germantown, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Willow Manor at Clopper's Mill is a senior community located in Germantown, Maryland. Germantown is a beautiful community in Montgomery County that is known for its rich history, vibrant culture and easy access to the sights and......Read more
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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of......Read more
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My loved one is currently a resident at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge and the overall experience has been very good so far. It is a lovely brand new facility with friendly and helpful staff. I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge is the perfect retirement community for vibrant living and an active lifestyle. It is a state of the art retirement community nestled in a tranquil wooded setting right next to the convenience of the Turquoise Nature Trail, Reston Town Center, and Reston Community......Read more
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Our mom came to Brookdale Potomac three years ago. We have had a very positive experience. The staff have been attentive to MOM‘s needs and responsive to our requests to keep her safe and happy. Thank you,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides......Read more
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Staff was great!!Would definitely recommend it. {named removed} son had a stroke last fall which affected his swallowing so he has been on a feeding tube. The tube was removed at the beginning of July. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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......Read more
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Raphael House is amazing!! My brother and my sister are very happy with the way that it looks and the way that they treat all of the residents, with compassion and patience. Also, they're always on top of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Great Falls, VA

The average cost of senior living in Great Falls is $5,048 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,756 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Falls, VA vs. nearby cities

Great Falls, VA
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$5,273/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Falls, VA vs. the state and national average

Great Falls, VA
$5,048/mo
U.S. national average
$4,063/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Falls vs. other types of senior living

$7,072/mo
Independent Living
$5,048/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Great Falls, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,797/mo
Studio
$7,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,218/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Great Falls over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Great Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Great Falls

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 community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, with friendly residents and staff creating a sense of belonging. At Arbor Terrace of Herndon, for example, new residents are easily welcomed and integrated into the community, while at Sommerset Retirement Communit ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities were a popular topic in several reviews, with residents enjoying the wide range of offerings at their communities. At Harmony at Chantilly, for example, there are several activities daily, including games, movies, and crafts, while Sommerset Retirement Community offers everything ...
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High-quality and varied dining options. Residents often praise the quality and variety of meals at their communities, with several reviewers specifically mentioning the accommodating nature of the chefs to dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Arbor Terrace of Herndon, for example, the food is a highlight, while at So ...
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Quality of care and support services. Reviews consistently mention the quality care and support services available at various communities, with residents expressing appreciation for the attentiveness and responsiveness of staff. At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, for example, the management team is striving to improve their responsi ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews note the modern and well-maintained facilities at their communities, from the cleanliness and upkeep of the private apartments to the common areas and grounds. At Sommerset Retirement Community, for example, the building is kept clean, and repairs are completed promptly, while ...
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Extensive range of on-site amenities. Many reviews mention the extensive range of on-site amenities at their communities, from fitness centers and pools to libraries and gardens. At Falcons Landing, for example, residents have access to a wealth of facilities and activities, while at Sommerset Retirement Community, there are num ...
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Great Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Falls, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
53.4%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.8%
9%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Falls 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 Great Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Falls, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Falls 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 Great Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Falls, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.8%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.6%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.8%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
41.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sommerset Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Great Falls, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 61 independent living facilities near Great Falls, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Great Falls, Virginia are Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and Chevy Chase House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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