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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Merrifield, VA
The cost of independent living in Merrifield is about $4,821 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1226 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.
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Due to its size (not too large and not too small), everyone knows everyone - including family members. They are always very friendly and will stop to talk. And my mother gets lots of visits and hugs. Of...
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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. Although I can say nothing bad about The Kensington 14K per month for any care facility in the US is too much. So I think I am more disappointed in the American care system than anything else. Absolutely...
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.
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For several months, we heard from the individual we were entrusted to care for about her feelings of isolation. Despite best efforts to provide home care in her condo, she shut herself away, rarely leaving...
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...
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I think they generally have a very good facility for senior living, but I would appreciate a more proactive approach from their staff. I am concerned that the staff has not been able to keep a "wandering"...
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...
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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...
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I'm late in writing this review but I drove by the other day. My mom spent a short fee months here when my dad had a heart attack. It was during covd which was annoying but place is great and very...
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.
This community, located in Annandale, VA, serves seniors and their families in and around the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. Brightview Woodburn features residential apartments and offers personalized care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living.Brightview...
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53 reviews
It has been a wonderful place with wonderful people. Shopping and activities are very close and plentiful being surrounded by shopping literally across the street and a small store on the grounds. They’re...
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.
From meeting friends to participating in wellness activities, residents at Manchester Lakes Senior Apartment Community enjoy a host of features and amenities designed with their independence in mind. Controlled access, an emergency response system, transportation via Fastran and elevator service...
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I have lived here for a year and find the staff and residents friendly and welcoming. The food service staff especially makes a great effort to accommodate and integrate new ideas, but what I love most about...
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.
The management and staff of The Woodlands Retirement Community are committed to providing first-class services so that you have more time to spend enjoying the things that bring you pleasure and fulfillment.Our goal is to ensure that you enjoy a vibrant and stress-free lifestyle.The Woodlands...
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This is an excellent community for your loved one. It is good for people who want to have an independent lifestyle with great amenities. The staff here are excellent with the residents and the family. The...
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.
Attain the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of at our state-of-the-art 62+ active adult apartment home community in Fairfax. Boasting thoughtfully designed floor plans, upscale apartment features and impressive community amenities, Overture Fair Ridge is the ideal place to elevate your standard of...
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15 reviews
Brandywine Living community itself is vey clean but there could be more house keeping within the apartments - maybe even just twice a week would make a difference. It is a pet friendly community and they...
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.
An Outstanding LocationLocated next to Cameron Station and just minutes from historic Old Town, Brandywine Living at Alexandria provides a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love.This 116-suite,...
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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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They do an absolutely wonderful job at Brightview Great Falls! My loved one has Parkinson's and dementia, and the staff here do a wonderful job taking care of him. The memory care staff are all specially...
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.
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...
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My loved one is a resident at Grand Oaks and the experience has been very good. The cleanliness is great. The staff and quality of care is very good. This facility is expensive, but the care is reliable. One...
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.
Grand Oaks is located on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital. It is close to Georgetown, Bethesda and just minutes from the Potomac River and the Virginia Suburbs. Our residents feel inspired in their spacious, light filled apartments, dine in elegance with delicious meals and remain active...
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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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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, 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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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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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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.
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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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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 Merrifield, VA
The average cost of senior living in Merrifield is $4,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,701 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Merrifield
Recent reviews for independent living in Merrifield
Sommerset Retirement Community in Sterling, VA
5.0
We all love the staff. The food is good, serving 3 square meals a day, Every Day. I would most definitely recommend this facility to others.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Beautifully maintained grounds and gardens. Residents at various communities rave about the well-kept grounds and gardens, providing opportunities for peaceful walks and personal gardening projects. For example, at Falcons Landing, one resident enjoys the tranquility of the walking paths and the beauty of the raised gardens. Another com ...
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Excellent dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality meals are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Sommerset Retirement Community, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while at The Jefferson, residents enjoy a variety of dining venues and excellent food th ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at different communities. For instance, at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, residents praise the friendliness of the staff and the management team's responsiveness to concerns, while Elancé at Alexandria by Cogir residen ...
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Wide range of activities and socialization opportunities. Communities offer engaging activities that cater to various interests, allowing residents to stay active and connected. At Sommerset Retirement Community, residents can enjoy activities such as exercise classes, crafts, games, and musical events. Another community, The Jefferson, offers a vi ...
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Secure and welcoming environment. Residents at several communities mention the sense of safety and security they feel in their new homes. For instance, at The Woodlands, one resident felt welcomed and safe after moving from upstate New York, while Sommerset Retirement Community offers a gated community with security cameras ...
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Access to on-site amenities and services. Communities offer a range of on-site amenities and services to cater to residents' needs. For example, Falcons Landing offers a wellness center for exercise, while Sommerset Retirement Community provides transportation for shopping and appointments. At Paul Spring Community, residents enjo ...
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Merrifield independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrifield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield 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 Merrifield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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55.9%
33.5%
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Merrifield 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 Merrifield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrifield 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 Merrifield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrifield, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merrifield, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Merrifield, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Merrifield, Virginia are Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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