The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington, DC for 2024

"My father moved into Chevy Chase House a few days ago. The quality of care and services that you get for the price is much better than any of its competitors that I've seen. The facility is compact and clean. It's more vintage, built in the 1900s. An..."

"The Residences at Thomas Circle was great. I have nothing against it. I was really surprised. It was nice. It's a beautiful place. The person who greeted me on the tour was wonderful. I thought the place was just what I wanted and just what I needed...."

"Nestled in the heart of picturesque and historic Palisades, The Fitzgerald is a boutique community designed for discerning seniors who relis..."

"Ingleside at Rock Creek was beautiful. The person I talked to was the head of the marketing division and he spent about 3 hours with me. He seemed to be happy to show me around. The apartments were large and beautiful. They had a one bedroom with a d..."

"This is a very large apartment complex, all independent living. The location is pretty good"”close to the suburbs, but near the city, too"”and easily accessible by bus or train. The whole area is going through a major revitalization, with many new f..."

"I have moved to Entwine Apartments and it's been excellent. The place is wonderful and they work with you the whole way through. It didn't take long for approval and moving in was wonderful because they give you enough time. The experience since I've..."

"Seabury at Friendship Terrace was a nice-sized community. The location was perfect for me. It's very close to the Metro and buses. My friends could get here without a problem. There was enough parking for cars. It would be close to my book club, my s..."

"I looked at Knollwood Life Plan Community. They used to be strictly military, now if you were either in government or the military, that's the only time you could go into this place. It's in a very nice location because it looks right at Rock Creek P..."

"This facility, which offers both independent and assisted living, is located next to a nursing home, but not affiliated with it. It's easy to get to"”and a nice size. It's also well maintained"”with staff on duty around the clock to clean and monitor..."

"This facility is very difficult to find"”not only for visitors, but even emergency vehicles have a hard time finding it. It's a fairly new senior living building, four stories high"”in good condition, maintained nicely and very clean. It has a good..."

"Golden Rule Plaza is very accessible for seniors with disability. They have the amenities that accommodate them. I rate them a 4 because of the location really, where the building is versus where there are shops. The staff was very helpful, as far as..."

"When we had a friend recommend this place for our Mom, we went to check it out for ourselves and get a feel for the people who work there too. The lady we met with who showed us an apartment was super nice and went out of her way to answer all the qu..."

"This is a senior apartment housing complex"”all residents must be 62 or older. It is subsidized housing in a midrise complex that takes up an entire city block. But despite its size, it doesn't feel overwhelming. Many of the residents are wheelchair..."

"This is subsidized public housing for seniors in a big highrise. It's located in the middle of downtown, so parking is very tough for visitors. The building is older, but has been maintained pretty well. The whole place has an urban feel to it"”both..."

"These are senior apartments, subsidized through HUD. The building is a tower that takes up a whole corner of the block. It is independent living, with every resident having a private apartment. They are not new, but are cared for appropriately. Par..."

"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments..."

"Almost 15 years ago, three faith communities came together with a common goal to build a home for older persons of all financial means that ..."

"The Landing Alexandria was excellent. It's a fabulous location if you're a younger or more able senior and if you travel because you're right near the airport, and that's one of the reasons why I looked at it. Plus, I have a friend who lives there, a..."

"The Leggett is fairly new. It's a brand-new 16-floor building. Silver Spring is a very close knit-type, like a small, mini New York, and so I think they did a pretty good job of providing the needs of the senior citizens there. They have one-bedrooms..."

"Paragon Assisted Living - McLean welcomes residents into warm home settings, cares for them with respect and devotion, and ensures their day..."