The Best Independent Living Communities in Alexandria City County, VA

"I've moved into the Belnor Senior Residences. I love this community. I've met a few people here, and everyone that I've met has been very friendly. Even just walking by, going in or out the door, the people are very friendly and make eye contact and say hello. I've had no problems in my apartment. I love it. It's great. It's perfect just for me. The staff that I have met were very pleasant. I've heard from other people that you got to watch this and watch that, but I haven't had any problems with them at all. They've been very pleasant and easy to talk to. They had a poetry reading on Saturday. On Sunday, people do basically whatever they want to do, but some of us get together and have dinner together. It's like a potluck. There are some of us that play cards. Some of us do line dancing. Every Monday morningthere's a coffee social. There's bible study, listening to music, playing cards, and there's Pokeno. I'm having a good time. We prepare our own food, but there is a food bank that comes here whatever day they pick, and they will bring food for whoever needs it."

"I am staying in The Fairfax. They have a library, a pool, and a therapy area. They really have everything. We've got everything here. We have an auditorium, we have movies, a lovely dining room, and a smaller cafe. We have a washer and dryer inside the apartment. I have an oven, and everything in the kitchen, so it's sort of fully equipped. The staff is very good. We have a cleaner come in and do the bare necessities once a week. The engineers, and the housekeeping people are all very polite, and very nice, so I really can't say anything bad about it. We have lots of choices for the food. We can have the choice of the dining room, which is a little more formal, or the cafe where we can go and do a cafeteria line. We have very good food, and if you don't like one thing, there's about three or four other things to choose from. When we had to have everybody in our own apartments, they brought us food every day. We chose what we wanted, and they packaged it up and brought it to us every day. For the activities, they are starting everything up again. We have a closed-circuit TV in our apartments, so we've been able to have yoga on it, and a physical fitness exercise shown on it. We have our religious programs on Sunday, and other special activities are shown on it until everybody is allowed to be back in the big group."

"My mother has very limited vision, so she needed a small environment. She has a very spacious 1-bedroom at Chesterbrook Residences. She moved from a small home, so I was concerned about her ability to adjust to a smaller environment. The apartments are wonderful and she's very comfortable. Given her limited vision, it's really very appropriate for her. I was able to paint the color of our choosing and moved in all the furniture that she wanted. The food is fabulous. My mother raves about the food, especially the soup. It's a stable staff, there's not a lot of turnover, and they're very friendly and very caring. They have trips to the Kennedy Center, to restaurants, the local food market, and shopping trips. There's also movie nights, game nights, exercise classes, and they have people coming in playing the piano or a professional dancer who comes in once a month and dances with the residents. My mom is much happier. "

Paragon Assisted Living - McLean welcomes residents into warm home settings, cares for them with respect and devotion, and ensures their days are filled with hope, purpose and joy. We have a strong team of experienced, compassionate and engaging caregivers who provide consistent and loving care for our residents. We also have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who oversees resident activities and overall engagement. Our experienced leadership team, including an Administrator with over 18 years of experience including Nursing Home Administration, ensures we can care for residents with advanced needs, comparable to nursing home-level care. We believe social engagement is as vital - and sometimes more helpful - for our residents' quality of life. That is why we have invested in dedicated Activities Coordinators in our community. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

"I saw the independent living community of The Lewis Apartments in Suitland. I like the room, the indoor activities, and the area. The staff members were very helpful and very knowledgeable. The place was very nicely done, and it's a very brand new building. They have a library, a gym, a theater room, and a washroom or a laundry room, as well."

"I visited the independent living community of Visionary Square in Washington. I like that they had a shopping center right there for everything you wanted. They have grocery stores and some carry-outs. It's also near the subway station. My bank is right there, too. I can look out my window and see it along with the grocery store and the carry-out place, so it has things close by that would have been perfect for me. I can go out and walk right to each one of them with no problem, but I also have a car, and I don't want anything to happen to my car in the middle of the night because things happen in DC. I went inside, and it was small, but it was nice. It was also clean, so it was okay. I could have lived there. The only thing that turned me off was the parking. They provide parking spaces, but the few spots get filled up. I get off work at 1 in the morning, so coming home that late, everybody's already home. That means I'm not going to get a good parking space, so it was not good for me. The people were a little rude at the rental office. They were doing something else, and I kind of caught them off guard because I got there early. The person there told the maintenance guy to take me up and give me a tour of the apartment. The person who gave the tour was really polite and was very helpful. He stopped doing what he was doing because he was asked to take me up there for the tour. The apartment was small, but it was livable, and I could have managed with it. There was also no trash lying around. They just need to improve the parking. I'm looking for a building where I can park in a garage. Unfortunately, they don't offer that."

"I've been aware with The Virginian because it's on a route that I travel frequently. I like that it is in a good location. It had some outdoor area around it so that I could walk if I needed to or if I wanted to. I've been looking for some two-bedroom apartment and they have some nice two-bedroom apartment that appeal to me. "

Heigh Hopes, LLC is a residential senior living community located at 9612 Beverly Avenue in Clinton, Maryland, offering independent living and assisted living services in a quiet, home-like setting. Designed to provide personalized support in a comfortable environment, the community emphasizes compassionate care, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging for each resident. The community features a small, residential-style layout, typical of care homes in the area, allowing for a more intimate setting and individualized attention. Accommodations generally include private and semi-private rooms, along with shared living spaces such as a cozy living room, dining area, and outdoor yard. This layout promotes a familiar, family-style atmosphere where residents can feel at ease and build meaningful connections with both staff and fellow residents. Residents at Heigh Hopes, LLC benefit from a variety of amenities and services designed to support daily living and enhance quality of life. These include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, as well as medication management and 24-hour supervision. The community also provides nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to dietary needs, along with housekeeping and laundry services. Transportation for medical appointments and errands may also be available, ensuring residents remain connected to essential services. A key special feature of the community is its personalized, hands-on approach to care in a smaller setting. With fewer residents, caregivers are able to develop individualized care plans and build close relationships, ensuring that each resident receives attentive, consistent support. This environment is particularly well-suited for individuals who prefer a quieter alternative to larger, more institutional communities while still having access to both independent and assisted living services. Located in Clinton, residents have access to a variety of nearby attractions and conveniences, including local parks, shopping centers, restaurants, and healthcare providers. The community is also within reasonable distance of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, offering access to major hospitals, cultural attractions, and entertainment while maintaining a peaceful suburban setting. Additional highlights include a comfortable, home-like environment, flexible care options, and a focus on maintaining independence while providing supportive services as needed. Residents can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with the reassurance that help is always available. Overall, Heigh Hopes, LLC offers a supportive and personalized senior living experience where residents can enjoy comfort, care, and a close-knit community in a quiet Maryland neighborhood. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"Chevy Chase House was very good. People are friendly. The staff was very informative, very helpful, and they're willing to work with me. I like them. I probably would have gone with them if it had not been for my loss. I looked at one-bedrooms and they were great. I saw a library, a gym, and a dining room."

"My husband and I are going to be moving to The Trillium Tysons for independent living. I think it's the best. Everything's around there; it's the 10th floor, which thrills us, and we got a corner unit, so we get sun and light on both sides. It's beautiful and surpassed my expectations. I saw pictures of it first on the internet, so I expected it to be nice, but when we walked in there, we were awed. I'm having the master bedroom and master bath changed to be the color of our bedroom now because it's the most soothing color. They said they would have done the whole apartment if we wanted. They also said if we wanted to have the closet organizers we have in our house, they could do that for us. They're also going to put grab bars in the shower because that's very important to me. As it is right now, they don't have a door in the shower, so we're getting glass doors in the shower, which they're doing for us, too. The lady who worked with us was as patient as could be. She drew things out for us, answered every question we had, and said that if we had any further questions, we should not hesitate to call. She has the sweetest personality so I just love her. When I came in, I said we've been driving around, and the coffee is horrible. She went and got us a latte during the meeting. If that's an indication of what the service will be like, then I'd rate them highly. She is outstanding. The place is conveniently located near everything, with all the stores and doctors around. That's if you want to go outside, because you don't have to. Everything is already there for you. I would say within a square mile, you have banks, hairdressers, and a movie theater. It's like a village unto itself. You have a choice of a 20-meal package or a 30-meal package. We took the 20-meal package because we like to eat out a lot, and there are a lot of restaurants around there, too. The 20-meal package means you get at least one meal a day. The person we are working with said most people go for dinner because it's a big, fancy meal. They have a Michelin chef there, too. She did say that if you went beyond your 20 or 30 meals, you could get a card and you could pay for it."

"My impression was very nice. They offer two meals, we had lunch there, and it was a very lovely tour. We liked all the amenities. They have 2-bedrooms with a living room and 2 bathrooms, some of them have a balcony and some do not. All the people we met were nice, and everything was good."

"We've chosen Acclaim at Belmont Bay for my mom. The facility is amazing. It is clean and lively, and there's a good amount of people visibly enjoying their time there. It is also very upscale. The apartments are luxurious. The atmosphere is active and comfortable. They have a lot of activities for the residents there. The most important thing is they provide transportation for appointments within 5 miles. They have a salon, a gym, a pool, a game room, and a dog grooming center."

"We visited Harmony at Waldorf. It was great. The director who took us on the tour was very knowledgeable. She explained everything about the facility. The facility was nice. It's very clean and comfortable. We interacted with a few of the residents and they were very happy living there. The staff was very helpful. They have a hair salon and they were in the process of getting that up and running. They have a nice gym."

"Maplewood is a great retirement community with a friendly staff and great amenities. "