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The cost of independent living in Ruby is about $5,200 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 347 options. Read 5503 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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Photo of Discovery Village Chevy Chase
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9.0
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The only concern is feeling more active and independent than many of the other residents in the dining room and at group activities. One person moves at a different pace, but overall they've enjoyed almost...
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.
Five Star Senior Living, founded in 2001, is a trusted name in senior care with over 200 facilities and communities in 33 states. The standards that we have set inspire us to exceed what is expected — becoming a valued member of our community, striving to surpass every standard, and keeping...
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1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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We were especially appreciative of the end of life care offered by Sunrise at Bethesda. They paired seamlessly with the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA), to make my brother's death dignified and peaceful
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.
At Sunrise of Bethesda, located northwest of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, our residents receive the highest level of care inside our community while enjoying access to some of the nation's premiere hospitals, located just minutes away.Our beautiful community offers assisted living and...
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8.9
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21 reviews
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My mother would prefer for the good Lord to take her, so she does not use her call button the way she should — which has resulted in several falls. Because of that, the staff put her in a higher tier of care...
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.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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The staff is all extremely attentive and personable, just like family to my mom; there are only 19 total residents there so they have a lot of time to spend with each resident. They do have different types...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
Photo of The Villa at Suffield Meadows
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The activities are so interactive and enjoyable for residents. Food is great and accommodating to residents. Staff listens to staff requests and needs and adjusts so residents are happy. A clean facility and...
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 Villa at Suffield Meadows initially opened its doors for operation in 2010. The Villa provided Fauquier and surrounding communities with luxurious residential and assisted living options. Set on more than three acres and surrounded by the established, 55+ scenic neighborhood of Suffield...
Photo of The Kensington Reston
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My husband rebounded from 2-person assist to independence! It is expensive, but caring for a 2-person assist resident takes a lot of work.
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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Photo of Independence Court of Hyattsville
2424 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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I really liked the cleanliness, friendliness, and the quality of care that my mom received while she was there. An improvement would be to provide beds with rails or some sort of cushions to help prevent...
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.
Independence Court of Hyattsville is an elegant assisted living home that is available to residents who are looking for a peaceful place to live. This community offers its residents access to the historic city of Hyattsville, MD. Guests of the residents of this community will find that they have...
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Photo of Harmony at Waldorf
1010 Photos available
8.9
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It's great - she moved in 2 weeks ago and loves it! The staff are all so nice and helpful. The food is very good too! The room is a bit small but the only one bedroom they had left. I would absolutely...
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Rockville
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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I had a unique experience in that I chose this facility for my mother however, the week before she was to move in, she had to go to the hospital and unfortunately she never was able to live there. The sales...
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.
Located just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet...
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Photo of Cambridge Gardens
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Awesome facility! Highly recommend! Staff go out of their way to assist and make your loved ones feel comfortable. The activities keep the residents safe and active. Staff recognize you when you walk through...
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.
Welcome to Cambridge Gardens Assisted LivingDiscover the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens, where comfort, care, and connection come together in the heart of Lee’s Hill. Just moments from shops, entertainment, and trusted medical services, our single-level, maintenance-free community is...
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Photo of The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane
1414 Photos available
8.8
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The place was recently renovated so that was nice. The food could be really improved for more nutrition and softer texture for easier consumption for the elderly
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.
Just a few minutes from Pike and Rose, 495 access and the Strathmore Music Center, The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane is both centrally located and beautifully situated on the Bethesda Trolley Trail. Our community offers Assisted Living, Enhanced Care and Memory Focused services and provide skilled...
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Photo of Sunrise Braddock Glen
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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Braddock Glen is outstanding in every way and my mother (resident) and I could not be more pleased with the staff, management and facility. The residents are happy and friendly. The staff is on top of every...
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.
Braddock Glen in Fairfax, Virginia is a warm and friendly low-cost assisted living community where every resident receives personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, community setting from long-tenured team members. We are...
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Photo of The Ridge at Sterling
2020 Photos available
8.7
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67 reviews
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Staff is great especially the director, [name removed]. She is very caring & goes beyond duty to make everything pleasant & safe for everyone. Many activities are available & participation is...
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.
About the facilityThe Ridge at SterlingAt The Ridge at Sterling, discover exceptional care options for independent living, assisted living, and respite care. This community’s comforting campus in Sterling, Virginia, offers an inviting homestyle atmosphere and lies tucked away in a residential...
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Photo of Harmony at Falls Run
1010 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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What we like the most about the community is their friendly staff and all the residents are happy. The place is clean and there are so many activities to participate in. It is by far one of the best places...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Falls RunIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons
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My father has been a resident at Arbor Terrace-Woodbridge for the past year and the caregivers here are incredibly compassionate and attentive to the needs of the patients. They go above and beyond...
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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Photo of Heatherwood Retirement Community
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11 Floor plan available
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Heatherwood is has been a wonderful experience for my father. He's very happy there. He really likes the staff, outings and the activities. The staff is attentive, listens, treats residents with respect and...
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.
Experience Senior Care at HeatherwoodNestled in a charming residential setting in Burke, Virginia, Heatherwood stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, premier retirement community, and...
Photo of Harmony at Spring Hill
99 Photos available
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It's the most open & friendly place we visited, where most people seem like family. It just has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Spring HillAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Lorton, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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Staff below the directors were a mix of motivated to disengaged, but more than half seemed to genuinely care. Senior staff was very caring and acted quickly to the benefit of the people staying there. They...
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.
Located just south of Washington, D.C., Tribute at The Glen rests near the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. At home in the small suburb of Woodbridge, the community provides a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services. Experienced caregivers aim to build lasting...
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The meals are excellent. Waitresses are wonderful and certainly skilled and dealing with the elderly. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Other residents are also friendly and helpful when answering...
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.
Chancellor's Village has been a part of Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1991. We have over 85 years of combined senior experience. We are located on 15 acre wooded campus, between Washington, DC & Richmond, VA. Chancellor's Village offers both independent and assisted living to suit your...
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Go on a first-name basis with everyone. These people are only looking to help you so help yourself. The more I did right by them, the friendly they were to me. It's true one hand does wash the other. To this...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Hessler Heights features an active senior living lifestyle, with a full list of amenities and services so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with new friends and family. Our independent lifestyle includes a live-in management team that is available 24/7. Each private apartment also...
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Photo of Sunrise of McLean
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The only problem I have had was some miscommunication. When matters I was confused about were brought to the attention of the pertinent parties/department, they were immediately addressed so I could...
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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99 Photos available
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Clean and no offensive smells. Food was good. People were friendly. NO activity, visited at different times, clients just sat. No stimulation by either staff or tv's or music. When he left, he had totally...
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.
Welcome to Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White...
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Photo of St. Anne's Loving Arms
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The staff was/is very friendly and accessible. Yes, I would recommend it to others. FYI It has been purchased back by the woman who had originally had it built. It has been renamed St. Anne's Loving Arms. I...
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.
Shenandoah Senior Living is located on a 5 acre farm in the Shenandoah Valley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The community is conveniently located within minutes of the Warren Memorial Hospital. With breathtaking views and a serene setting, it's the perfect place to call home. We...
Photo of Quarry Station Senior Apartments
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Quarry Station is a nice looking 3 story building with about 8O recently renovated apartments. The front door to the building is locked at all times. Residents are given a fob to enter. Each resident is...
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.
The master suite Quarry Station Senior Apartments is an architectural gem in Manassas, Prince William County, VA. The high-end 55+ property is funded by the non-profit Wesley housing. Each of the 1-2 bedroom units offers plenty of comfortable accommodation surrounded by the picturesque Prince...
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Beautiful, spacious rooms in a gorgeous setting! Staff is courteous and helpful. Dining is amazing in quality and variety. Amenities and activities are plentiful and fun! This is a wonderful place to live...
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.
We believe that everyone deserves days filled with joy and purpose.That’s why for more than 20 years, The Gardens has been a family-owned assisted living community that’s also a leader in innovative personalized care programs. Our interdisciplinary team provides a safe and loving environment...
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Cost of independent living in Ruby, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ruby is $5,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,649 per month.

Independent living costs in Ruby, VA, vs. nearby cities

Ruby, VA
$5,200/mo

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

Ruby, VA
$5,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Ruby, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,165/mo
Independent Living
$5,200/mo

Independent living costs in Ruby, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,940/mo
Studio
$3,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,349/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,966/mo

Senior living costs in Ruby 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: Ruby, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuby, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,200/mo$4,653/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,291/mo$5,486/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$7,165/mo$5,502/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Ruby, VA:$5,200/mo
Virginia:$4,653/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Ruby, VA:$6,291/mo
Virginia:$5,486/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Ruby, VA:$7,165/mo
Virginia:$5,502/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Ruby, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ruby 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ruby, VA$4,310/mo$3,945/mo+9.3%
Virginia$3,635/mo$3,403/mo+6.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Ruby, VA
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$3,945/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,635/mo
2023 average cost:$3,403/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ruby

Recent reviews for independent living in Ruby

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.

Ruby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruby, 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 Ruby 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 Ruby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruby, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruby 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 Ruby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruby, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruby 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 Ruby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruby, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ruby, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 347 independent living facilities near Ruby, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ruby, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, The Skybridge at Town Center and Jubilation. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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