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The cost of independent living in Shenandoah Retreat is about $5,245 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 331 options. Read 4885 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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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 nursing staff team are terrific, they have an enormous amount of staff members there, and our experience so far has been wonderful. They are giving our loved one the best care that he could need. The...
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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.
The Hebrew Home of Washington has provided quality nursing care and rehabilitation for Washington area families since 1910. Honoring Jewish values and respect for resident's dignity, the Hebrew Home welcomes everyone to experience it's beautiful campus and dedicated staff. The Home accepts...
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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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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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, 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.
Modena Reserve Bethesda raises the bar for Assisted Living and Memory Care in the upscale urban suburb of Bethesda, Maryland. Expect an experience like no other, with unrivaled service and care of the highest quality. Best-in-class dining, gorgeous amenities, and convenient proximity to...
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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.
FREE RENT! Move in during the month of December to receive the remainder of December and January FREE! Please contact our office for more details. Apartments Available Now! Waverly House is a newly renovated senior community, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are located...
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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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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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...
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.
With its desirable proximity to Prince William Parkway, River Run Senior Apartment Community affords adults 55+ and 62+ convenient, carefree retirement living. River Run is just minutes from the Occoquan River and regional parks, Occoquan Mill House Museum, Chinn Recreation Center and Woodbridge...
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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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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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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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...
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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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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 Shenandoah Retreat, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shenandoah Retreat is $5,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Strasburg, VA with an average of $4,488 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shenandoah Retreat, VA vs. nearby cities

Shenandoah Retreat, VA
$5,245/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shenandoah Retreat, VA vs. the state and national average

Shenandoah Retreat, VA
$5,245/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shenandoah Retreat vs. other types of senior living

$6,681/mo
Independent Living
$5,245/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shenandoah Retreat, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,563/mo
Studio
$6,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,358/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,204/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,966/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shenandoah Retreat over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shenandoah Retreat

Recent reviews for independent living in Shenandoah Retreat

Wingler House in Ashburn, VA

5.0
As a Realtor, I called several places. In calling a Place for Mom, they were able to secure an appt/unit when I was told by staff there were no vacancies. I have 3 friends who live there & told me otherwise. Anyway, my dear friend loves it there, he is still working & the location is very near ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff in various communities. For example, at Arbor Terrace of Herndon, the marketing director is described as 'amazing' and 'top notch', while at The Fairmont by Barclay House, the staff members are commended for their 'excelle ...
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Wide range of activities. Several communities offer a diverse selection of activities for residents. At The Jefferson, there are'resident organized activities and outings', as well as frequent trips to museums, concerts, and other cultural events. Residents at The Fairfax, a CCRC enjoy 'specialized activities based o ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Many reviews highlight the quality and taste of the meals provided at various communities. For instance, at Waltonwood Ashburn, the food is described as 'spectacular' and 'excellent', while at Acclaim at Belmont Bay, residents appreciate the 'restaurant-quality' meals. The dining experience is ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with several noting the 'pristine' and 'beautiful' interiors and exteriors. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, the property is described as 'well maintained but older than some other communities', while at Seabury at Friendshi ...
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Thoughtful and compassionate care. Several reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the caregivers at various communities. For example, at The Fairfax, a CCRC, staff members are described as 'genuinely caring', while at Harpers Station Gainesville, the staff's 'attentiveness' and 'prompt response' to concerns are apprec ...
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Access to on-site medical care. Some communities offer on-site medical care, providing residents with peace of mind and convenience. For instance, at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, the facility has 'top of the line amenities' including 'medical care' and 'on-call doctors'. At The Jefferson, several special ...
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Shenandoah Retreat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shenandoah Retreat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shenandoah Retreat, 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 Shenandoah Retreat 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 Shenandoah Retreat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shenandoah Retreat, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shenandoah Retreat 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 Shenandoah Retreat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shenandoah Retreat, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shenandoah Retreat 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 Shenandoah Retreat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shenandoah Retreat, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.3%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.9%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.5%
47.5%
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Acclaim at Belmont Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 331 independent living facilities near Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Potomac Place and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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