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The cost of independent living in Walker Chapel is about $5,161 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 134 options. Read 1492 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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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...
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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: 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.
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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 father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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: 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: 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: 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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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer a...
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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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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.
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: 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
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Walker Chapel, VA

The average cost of senior living in Walker Chapel is $5,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $5,134 per month.

Independent living costs in Walker Chapel, VA, vs. nearby cities

Walker Chapel, VA
$5,161/mo

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

Walker Chapel, VA
$5,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Walker Chapel, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,405/mo
Independent Living
$5,161/mo

Independent living costs in Walker Chapel, VA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,673/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,050/mo

Senior living costs in Walker Chapel 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: Walker Chapel, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalker Chapel, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,161/mo$4,680/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$6,175/mo$5,509/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$7,405/mo$5,527/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Walker Chapel, VA:$5,161/mo
Virginia:$4,680/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Walker Chapel, VA:$6,175/mo
Virginia:$5,509/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Walker Chapel, VA:$7,405/mo
Virginia:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Walker Chapel, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walker Chapel 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
Walker Chapel, VA$7,136/mo$6,699/mo+6.5%
Virginia$3,419/mo$3,374/mo+1.3%
National$3,187/mo$3,061/mo+4.1%
Walker Chapel, VA
2024 average cost:$7,136/mo
2023 average cost:$6,699/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,419/mo
2023 average cost:$3,374/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,187/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Walker Chapel

Recent reviews for independent living in Walker Chapel

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.

Walker Chapel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker Chapel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker Chapel, 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 Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.5%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker Chapel 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 Walker Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker Chapel, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.2%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
47.2%
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Sunrise of Arlington VA, Chevy Chase House and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walker Chapel, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 134 independent living facilities near Walker Chapel, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Walker Chapel, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, The Skybridge at Town Center and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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