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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfax Forest, VA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Fairfax Forest area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Fairfax Forest. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 61 independent living facilities in Fairfax Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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Fairfax Forest Independent Living Facilities | 986 Reviews

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Independent Living

Average starting price $4,752/month
Average starting price $5,990/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Fairfax Forest, VA
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.

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 visitation zones (following CDC guidelines). The staff is working under challenging circumstances and they continue to be kind, patient and deliver high quality care. We are so very grateful my sister can live in such a great facility.

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 own meals. There is an abundance of activities that my mom enjoys participating in, giving her the opportunity to socialize and make new friends. She loves Movie Night every Saturday night, she enjoys getting her hair done weekly, and she takes advantage of the three exercise classes offered per week, all of which are tailored to seniors. They have a visiting podiatrist, a therapy room and a library for the residents to utilize. My mom still has her own car, but they also offer transportation for the residents to go shopping and other outside excursions. I would highly recommend this community to friends and family.

Sunrise of Fairfax

9207 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031

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9.5
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18 reviews

I would definitely recommend Sunrise. The office staff are caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were wonderful with my husband and very attentive and friendly with me. We felt so comfortable there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The Virginian

9229 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031

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22 reviews

The Virginian has improved over time and recently completed a total remodel. It was a little rough living there during construction but is much improved as a total community.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Life Care Services LLC communities

The Virginian is full service retirement community located on 32 secluded and wooded acres in the heart of Fairfax, VA. and is managed by Life Care Services. A long driveway right off of Arlington Blvd. leads you away from the hustle and bustle of crowded Northern Virginia life to the five-floor...

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Sunrise of Hunter Mill

2863 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124

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9.9
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48 reviews

Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Hunter Mill has been ranked as one of the top communities in 2013 on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier online ratings and reviews site for senior living communities nationwide. The SeniorAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award recognizes senior living communities who receive consistently high...

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Sunrise of Vienna

374 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180

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18 reviews

Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [name...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Sunrise of Vienna

374 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180

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18 reviews

Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [name...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Sunrise of Springfield

6541 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150

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9.7
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46 reviews

Staff is excellent, meals need more variety, also housekeeping is not the best when it comes to the bathroom. The care staff encourages my mom ex;(to walk with walker, not stay in wheelchair) they know how...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Heatherwood Retirement Community

9642 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015

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9.7
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107 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all Retirement Unlimited, Inc. communities

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...

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Sunrise of Reston Town Center

1778 Fountain Drive, Reston, VA 20190

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9.7
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42 reviews

The rooms are very nice and large I guess I would say that they do well with communication. They text or call about once a week with updates for me. They had an in person meeting with all the caregivers and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Sunrise of Falls Church

330 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

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9.6
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41 reviews

Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...

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Sunrise of Arlington VA

2000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

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9.6
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27 reviews

It's close only a little more than a mile away, which is important. I'm living in how much driving I'm doing and right now. I managed to get to see her about three times a week. I visited the place before...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...

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Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA

3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033

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9.6
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63 reviews

I gave number value for cost a lower rating mainly because this whole thing is just extremely expensive, we pay $[removed]a month. She's not in memory care or anything like that. She's pretty much...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Sunrise Braddock Glen

4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032

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9.6
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27 reviews

We like that our loved one has made friends there and we would recommend Sunrise Braddock Glen to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Aarondale Community

6929 Matthew Place, Springfield, VA 22151

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9.5
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81 reviews

We chose Aarondale Community because of the cleanliness of the facility, willingness to move quickly to intake my sister, kindness of everyone we dealt with no matter their role. I believe that we...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Retirement Unlimited, Inc. communities

Experience Senior Care at AarondaleSurrounded by lovely gardens and a meticulously landscaped setting in Springfield, Virginia, Aarondale stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted...

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Vitality Living Arlington

3821 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

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9.5
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86 reviews

We picked this community, because they had more meal options, larger number of residents, outdoor patio, not far from home, always had some residents hanging around the main living room--seemed like more...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...

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Sunrise of McLean Village

1515 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

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9.1
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9 reviews

We are quite pleased with our decision to move from our McLean house that we lived in for 48 years to McLean Village Sunrise. We have met interesting and smart people and have friends who want to come and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Jefferson

900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203

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41 reviews

The Jefferson may not be for everybody but it's perfect for me. Food and activities are wonderful. Location near my daughter and great medical facilities. Plus it's a condo I own (renting was not appealing)...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...

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The Providence Fairfax

9490 Sprague Ave, Fairfax, VA 22301

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10 reviews

The food could be improved. There is only one actual registered nurse on duty for the entire facility. There are medical techs that give medications. There are some language/communication issues. We had to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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With no large entry fee, The Providence offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The Providence features a warm and nurturing holistic approach to senior living that ensures residents thrive, with a portfolio of amenities and experiences as vibrant and distinctive...

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Harmony at Chantilly

2980 Centerville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171

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9.0
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47 reviews

Harmony worked very well for my mom and myself. Cleaning staff was extremely helpful and nice. They struggled in the dining area keeping chefs and waiters. They had one chef who was very good and was also...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Harmony Senior Services communities

Welcome to Harmony at ChantillyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Herndon, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...

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Tall Oaks Assisted Living

12052 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190

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8.8
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50 reviews

The facility is very nice for the price range, most of the staff is quite good and a few are wonderful. But there are some that I wish weren't there. They were adequate, but not careful and caring and kind...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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For over 20 years, Tall Oaks At Reston has provided exceptional assisted living services to residents of the Northern Virginia area. Our staff's longevity and reputation is unsurpassed, bringing peace of mind to both residents and their families. The goal of Tall Oaks At Reston has always been to...

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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

9619 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015

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9.0
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28 reviews

Staff is very good, food is good, and living quarters are very nice and clean. Everyone is always willing to help. You have to be careful on what services you get, because the services have independent...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Bluemont Park

5900 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22205

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8.8
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49 reviews

Service very good staff friendly clean I am happy with service special management and all staff I told all my friends about that place some will consider to visits caring about my friends I like nurse she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our 35 year mission at Sunrise Senior Living has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Our approach is simple; resident centered care. This approach helps seniors live the life they want to live by providing options to meet their individual needs and wishes. Sunrise offers a...

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Elancé at Alexandria

5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
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79 reviews

We are pleased with the place for my mom for the most part and. She is happy and comfortable. She is in independent care and I did not mark the quality of care, but for the care she gets and maintenance...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all Retirement Unlimited, Inc. communities

Welcome to Elancé at AlexandriaBeautifully situated in a private, meticulously landscaped setting surrounded by lovely gardens, walkways, and towering trees, this charming community offers gracious amenities, modern charm, and exceptional individualized care and assistance.Discover our...

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Sunrise of McLean

8315 Turning Leaf Lane, McLean, VA 22102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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15 reviews

Staff was great!!Would definitely recommend it. {named removed} son had a stroke last fall which affected his swallowing so he has been on a feeding tube. The tube was removed at the beginning of July. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The Gardens at Fair Oaks

4310 Forest Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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7 reviews

Due to its size (not too large and not too small), everyone knows everyone - including family members. They are always very friendly and will stop to talk. And my mother gets lots of visits and hugs. Of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Kensington Reston

11501 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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7 reviews

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
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Cost of independent living in Fairfax Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax Forest is 4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of 4,643 per month.

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Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 61 independent living facilities near Fairfax Forest, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfax Forest, Virginia are Sunrise of Fairfax, Sunrise of Hunter Mill, and Sunrise of Vienna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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