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The cost of independent living in Mount Ida is about $4,994 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 1267 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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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: 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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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: 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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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.
Park View at Woodland SpringsPark View at Woodland Springs is a senior housing community located in the beautiful town of District Heights, Maryland, which is located in Prince George’s county. The community’s location is perfect for those who enjoy a small town feel with all of the conveniences...
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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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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 Mount Ida, VA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Ida is $4,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,947 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Ida, VA, vs. nearby cities

Mount Ida, VA
$4,994/mo

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

Mount Ida, VA
$4,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Ida, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,197/mo
Independent Living
$4,994/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Ida, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,732/mo
Studio
$7,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,172/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,962/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Ida 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: Mount Ida, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Ida, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,994/mo$4,624/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,018/mo$5,446/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,197/mo$5,457/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Mount Ida, VA:$4,994/mo
Virginia:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Ida, VA:$6,018/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Mount Ida, VA:$7,197/mo
Virginia:$5,457/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Ida, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Ida 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 median 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
Mount Ida, VA$7,252/mo$8,645/mo-16.1%
Virginia$3,352/mo$3,279/mo+2.2%
National$3,158/mo$3,029/mo+4.3%
Mount Ida, VA
2024 average cost:$7,252/mo
2023 average cost:$8,645/mo
Percent change:-16.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,352/mo
2023 average cost:$3,279/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Ida

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Ida

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.

Mount Ida independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Ida independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Ida, 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 Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Ida, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Ida, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Ida, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
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Chevy Chase House, Fox Hill and The Residences at Thomas Circle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Ida, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 111 independent living facilities near Mount Ida, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Ida, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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