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The cost of independent living in Lee Forest is about $4,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 472 options.

Read 8529 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: 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 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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, 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.
Nestled in the lush Palisades, one of Washington D.C.'s most desirable neighborhood enclaves, The Fitzgerald is a boutique residence where urban style meets small-town tranquility.Designed from the ground up, the Art Deco-inspired community brings the gaiety and glamour of the1920s to life...
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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: 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.
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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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.
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: 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.
There’s a quiet confidence that defines today’s discerning retirees — individuals who have spent a lifetime pursuing growth, making thoughtful decisions, and creating a future rich with possibility. Now, the opportunity has arrived to enjoy the rewards of that journey at The Riviera Alexandria, a...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gum Springs Glen, located in the historic Gum Springs area of Fairfax County, offers an exciting concept in affordable retirement living to seniors with moderate incomes. Designed for the active lifestyles of residents, each building features attractively appointed and spacious common areas for...
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.

Cost of independent living in Lee Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lee Forest is $4,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arlington, VA with an average of $4,158 per month.

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

Lee Forest, VA
$4,636/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Lee Forest, VA, vs. other senior living options

$8,467/mo
Independent Living
$4,636/mo

Independent living costs in Lee Forest, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,241/mo
Studio
$3,209/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,206/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,309/mo

Senior living costs in Lee Forest 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: Lee Forest, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee Forest, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,636/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,146/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,467/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lee Forest, VA:$4,636/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lee Forest, VA:$7,146/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lee Forest, VA:$8,467/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Lee Forest, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lee Forest 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
Lee Forest, 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%
Lee Forest, 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 Lee Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Lee Forest

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 grounds and gardens. Several reviews mention the joy of taking walks and enjoying the landscaped grounds and gardens at various communities, such as The Jefferson and Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, where residents find peace and relaxation among the flowers and water features.
Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many residents express appreciation for the warm and welcoming community vibe at their senior living facilities, such as Kings Reserve Sterling, The Fairfax, a CCRC, and The Jefferson, where friendly staff and residents create a supportive and inclusive living experience.
High-quality and delicious meals. Reviews from multiple communities, including Kings Reserve Sterling, The Jefferson, and Paul Spring Community, confirm the importance of excellent dining experiences, with residents praising the variety, quality, and taste of the meals served daily.
Access to on-site health care and medical services. Several residents, like those at The Fairfax, a CCRC and Cogir Alexandria Fillmore, emphasize the convenience and peace of mind that comes with having medical services and health care professionals on-site, ensuring timely care and attention when needed.
Engaging and diverse activities. Residents of various communities, such as Kings Reserve Sterling, Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, and The Jefferson, enjoy the wide range of activities offered, from games, crafts, and music to outings and educational events, that keep them engaged and socially active.
Professional and attentive staff. Several community reviews, including those for Kings Reserve Sterling, The Jefferson, and Paul Spring Community, highlight the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome, comfortable, and well cared for.
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Lee Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee Forest, 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 Lee Forest 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 Lee Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee Forest 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 Lee Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee Forest 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 Lee Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
39.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
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Regency Crest, The Meridian at Chevy Chase and Acclaim at Belmont Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 472 independent living facilities near Lee Forest, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lee Forest, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Jubilation. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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