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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oakwood, VA
The cost of independent living in Oakwood is about $4,738 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 1295 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, 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.
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.
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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Paul Senior Living at Wayne Place is a senior housing community located in the vibrant city of Washington, DC. With a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, and lots to do in the city, St. Paul Senior Living at Wayne Place is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible...
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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...
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.
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...
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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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.
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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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: 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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of independent living in Oakwood, VA
The average cost of senior living in Oakwood is $4,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,673 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakwood, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Oakwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Oakwood
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.
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
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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Oakwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood, 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.9%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood 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 Oakwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakwood, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood 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 Oakwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwood, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
45.6%
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakwood, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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