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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lord Fairfax Estates, VA

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The cost of independent living in Lord Fairfax Estates is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 468 options.

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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.
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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: 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.
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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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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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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: 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.
With its desirable proximity to Prince William Parkway, River Run Senior Apartment Community affords adults 55+ and 62+ convenient, carefree retirement living. River Run is just minutes from the Occoquan River and regional parks, Occoquan Mill House Museum, Chinn Recreation Center and Woodbridge...
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.
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...
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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: 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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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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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.
The Army Distaff Foundation owns and operates the Knollwood, an independent living community in Washington, D.C., in the County of Washington. Located on 16 green acres overlooking Rock Creek Park, the Knollwood provides secure, affordable studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to...

Cost of independent living in Lord Fairfax Estates, VA

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

Independent living costs in Lord Fairfax Estates, VA, vs. state and national averages

Lord Fairfax Estates, VA
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Lord Fairfax Estates, VA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lord Fairfax Estates 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lord Fairfax Estates, 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%
Lord Fairfax Estates, 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 Lord Fairfax Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Lord Fairfax Estates

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

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Residents at various communities rave about the impressive outdoor spaces, including gardens, walking trails, and lakes. At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, the beautiful grounds are a favorite feature, and at Kings Reserve Sterling, the raised gardens allow residents to get their hands dirty a ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Reviewers often mention the wide range of activities offered at their communities, catering to various interests and keeping residents active and engaged. At Heatherwood Retirement Community, the meals are good but the activities are a standout, while at Falcons Landing, residents participat ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members, who go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. At Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, the staff are friendly and helpful, and at Kings Reserve Sterling, both the front desk staff and dining room staff are praise ...
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Secure and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents often comment on the sense of community and safety they feel at their facilities, making it easy for newcomers to settle in. At Heatherwood Retirement Community, residents are welcomed daily by name, and at Harmony at Chantilly, Harmony at Chantilly is praised for its cozy, invitin ...
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High-quality and delicious dining options. Throughout the reviews, the food is a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Kings Reserve Sterling, meals are plentiful and good, while at Falcons Landing, the food is compared to that of a cruise ship and is a source of great pride and enjoyment for residents.
Peaceful and relaxing environments. Numerous reviews mention the tranquil and calming atmosphere at their communities, providing a peaceful retreat for residents. At Kings Reserve Sterling, the environment is pristine and the overall ambiance is one of peace and tranquility, while at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, the staff go ...
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Lord Fairfax Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lord Fairfax Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lord Fairfax Estates, 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 Lord Fairfax Estates 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 Lord Fairfax Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lord Fairfax Estates, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lord Fairfax Estates 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 Lord Fairfax Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lord Fairfax Estates, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lord Fairfax Estates 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 Lord Fairfax Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lord Fairfax Estates, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
47.6%
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The Gardens at Fair Oaks, Regency Crest and Acclaim at Belmont Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lord Fairfax Estates, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 468 independent living facilities near Lord Fairfax Estates, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lord Fairfax Estates, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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