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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia is $4,048, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Prim area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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We chose this community because they were a newer facility, the location, as well as during the on site visit, the staff members were accommodating. The room sizes are nice and adequate, they have different...
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.
At Maple Heights Senior Living, you will find that we give options to Senior Living. Whether you are in search of a more independent lifestyle with a variety of optional services, or a full complement of Assisted Living/Memory Care, Maple Heights offers the best of both worlds within our...
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I have only had a few interactions with the staff at this community and they have been helpful. They do offer some nice amenities and daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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.
Rainier Manor is a senior housing community located in Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, MD. Mount Rainier, which is situated just 4 miles from downtown Washington D.C., is home to the Gateway Arts District. The arts district encourages the development of local talent by providing affordable...
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A great place for your loved ones to continue life with a quality environment, top of line amenities, and great customer care. We are fortunate enough to know our mother will be cared for and given continued...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Wellington at Lake ManassasNestled in beautiful surroundings and small-town charm in Gainesville, Virginia, The Wellington at Lake Manassas stands out as the premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Arlington, our senior housing offers a...
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Forest Hills of DC is the Little Engine that Could. It is lovely because it is small and intimate and everyone knows each other. The staff works very hard to keep things running well and to make sure there...
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.
Inclusive Senior Living... Essential care and support for life Formerly known as the Methodist Home of DC, Forest Hills holds a tradition of excellence for over 125 years. Throughout our history, our focus has always been on people -- our residents and our staff who, together, make our community...
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I have lived here for 3 years and a few months will resign my lease for year four. With that being said I am very happy with the Atlantic. I find the people are friendly, respectful and quiet. The offer...
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.
Enjoy easy access to downtown Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, when you choose to reside with The Atlantic at Brook Run. Just 44 miles west of Williamsburg and 98 miles south of Washington, DC, Richmond is thriving with history, cultural activities, and nightlife. Take in breathtaking...
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I've had all good experiences. If something needs to be addressed, they get right on it. They are practicing safety procedures with good Covid protocol. There are areas that are closed to keep everyone...
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.
Park View at Bladensburg 4202 58th Avenue Bladensburg, Maryland 20710 Fashioned for adults ages 55 or better, at Park View at Bladensburg you have the best of both worlds: peace-of-mind that comes with living in a senior-friendly community and many opportunities to enjoy exciting social and...
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I can only speak for building one on the fourth floor. But here the staff is excellent. The aids are very very helpful and the nurses are really wonderful! I have no real complaints, but I do think the...
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.
With more than a century ofservice and sophistication, Ingleside at Rock Creek is the preferred address for Washington, D.C. retirement.There’s no setting quite like ours: 14 acres of wooded paths and flourishing gardens, bordering Rock Creek Park. In an elite Northwest Washington, D.C....
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Rollingcrest Commons is a senior apartment complex located less than a mile from the border of Washington, DC, in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland. This Maryland neighborhood is home to multiple public parks, including Green Meadows Park, Kirkwood Park, and Heurich Park. It is also...
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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.
Discover refined senior living at The Kensington Bethesda, where every detail exudes sophistication and charm. From the moment you step through our doors, you’re greeted by elegant architecture and meticulous interior design, and a legacy of excellence in care. Privately owned and operated, The...
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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We chose Acclaim at Carriage Hill because it was the most affordable. Although the price is still a little high. I would recommend them to others.
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.
Newly Renovated Apartments and Amenities! 1 Bedrooms starting at $1345; 2 Bedrooms starting at $1530; 3 Bedrooms starting at $1865.Experience a community that is centered around quality of life, serene atmosphere and community events for this stage in life. As a marquee destination for active...
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Everything is a 10 for this location nothing's missing Great community, very quiet, well maintained pleasant adult residents, no teens or younger kids, excellent public transportation
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.
Southwinds 2 is a luxurious and classy senior apartment community located in White Plains, Charles County, MD. Apart from being a senior apartment, Southwinds 2 also operates as an independent living community that provides care services for its residents. It is a gated community for seniors aged...
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I would recommend it's great for seniors who want their independence, but also not isolated. A lot of seniors Meat and do a lot of activities very friendly place but if you want to do your own thing, you can...
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.
Southwinds is a luxurious, upscale, active adult, apartment rental community for persons age 55 and better. A gated community, nestled in the woods — quite and serene, yet located just minutes from Waldorf and LaPlata shopping, medical and professional areas. At Southwinds, you can live the...
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For two years I have enjoyed my residence here at Victoria Park Waldorf Jaycees Senior Apartments. It is a locked building with a diversity of wonderful elderly people, many of whom are frail with various...
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, 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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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 community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg provides personalized assisted living care in a small, intimate, home-like community. Our goal is to support each resident's individual needs while encouraging independence, dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement. We offer six levels of care, allowing us...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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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: 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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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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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I'am satisfied with my move to this community. So far everything has worked out very well for me since my move here. It is a nice community, and they do a great job with keeping the grounds, and the...
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.
Madonna House is a serene home for the active 55 + in the historic district of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. As a safe senior housing and supportive moral atmosphere, the Madonna House provides crucial life skills, counseling and motivation to the seniors wishing to enjoy a lifestyle...
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.
Take a look at the latest in senior apartment living in Fredericksburg. English Oaks offers cottage style apartments for seniors 55+. One and two-bedroom options are available accompanied by kitchens with the newest appliances, roomy closets and a patio. The one-story, residential design with...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...

Cost of independent living in Prim, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $4,048 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Prim

Recent reviews for independent living in Prim

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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Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Prim independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prim independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prim, 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 Prim 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 Prim partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prim, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
35.7%
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Prim 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 Prim communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prim, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
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38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prim 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 Prim offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prim, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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