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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Catharpin, VA

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The cost of independent living in Catharpin is about $5,694 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 557 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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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Manassas
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9.4
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78 reviews
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My thoughts on Paramount after having my brother as a resident for[time frame removed]: I would rate them a strong 4 out of 5. All the people are caring and friendly, and I particularly like most of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Paramount Senior Living at Manassas is a premiere assisted living community in Manassas, Virginia. Our campus, which is set on six acres, is just a short drive from Washington D.C. and near downtown Manassas, a local shopping mall and an abundance of restaurants. Manassas is a quiet and peaceful...
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1212 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.4
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63 reviews
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63 reviews
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We have found that the nursing staff and assisted living is absolutely excellent. They are kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable with excellent follow up.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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11 Photo available
1919 Floor plans available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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5 star
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What sold us on Harper station was that all three meals are prepared for Independent Living folks. Also, the fact that you can bring in nursing Aid assistance in small time increments into your independent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas
3636 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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11 reviews
9.2
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11 reviews
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Staff has been very welcoming and extremely helpful in assisting my father adjust to living in the community. He seems to like the food (no complaints yet lol). Facility is very clean and comfortable....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas is located on a beautifully-landscaped estate in historic Old Town Manassas, Virginia. You’ll feel like you’ve come home. Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas offers the conveniences and comforts of home with a personalized level of care and assistance...
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Photo of Heritage Village Gainesville
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77 Floor plans available
9.1
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53 reviews
9.1
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53 reviews
5 star
59%
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26%
3 star
9%
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My parents have been living at Heritage for the past six months. It’s been a huge adjustment and an emotional move. The staff has done a wonderful job through out the transition to show care and compassion....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Village in Gainesville, VA, a well-established and bustling senior living community since 2016, is more than just a place to live. It's a family-oriented community that fosters a sense of belonging and independence among its residents. Our team, dedicated to providing customized care,...
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11 Floor plan available
8.9
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141 reviews
8.9
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141 reviews
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A great place for your loved ones to continue life with a quality environment, top of line amenities, and great customer care. We are fortunate enough to know our mother will be cared for and given continued...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Wellington at Lake ManassasNestled in beautiful surroundings and small-town charm in Gainesville, Virginia, The Wellington at Lake Manassas stands out as the premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Arlington, our senior housing offers a...
Photo of The Fairmont by Barclay House
1818 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
8.6
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89 reviews
8.6
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89 reviews
5 star
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They are short handed right now. Today, I sent a(representative for moms place ) a couple place to look at. My mom needs more assisted they can give her. The people, atmosphere, and the price is why we chose...
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.
The Fairmont provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated within a quiet, residential neighborhood of historic Manassas, you'll love the beauty of our grounds and buildings while enjoying the convenience of being close to the nation's capital. Shopping,...
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8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
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Quarry Station is a nice looking 3 story building with about 8O recently renovated apartments. The front door to the building is locked at all times. Residents are given a fob to enter. Each resident is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The master suite Quarry Station Senior Apartments is an architectural gem in Manassas, Prince William County, VA. The high-end 55+ property is funded by the non-profit Wesley housing. Each of the 1-2 bedroom units offers plenty of comfortable accommodation surrounded by the picturesque Prince...
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8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
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Capital Ridge occupies the high, but not ultra-wealthy, end of their commercial niche. It's generally a well-run operation, marred by frequent staff turnover. Meal quality is good enough most of the time,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Capitol Ridge features an active senior living lifestyle, with a full list of amenities and services so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with new friends and family. Our independent lifestyle includes a live-in management team that is available 24/7. Each private apartment also...
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5 star
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The new community will finally open in February 2023, which will have both Assisted Living and Memory Care. What stuck out to us here was the affordable Memory Care and the up grades (such as roll in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
English Meadows Prince William Campus is an assisted living residence that provides quality carefree living for today's seniors. With a strong commitment to maintaining an enhanced quality of life, English Meadows Prince William Campus is designed with the needs and preferences of the independent...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Amid a tranquil, wooded setting, Forest Glen Senior Apartment Community offers a relaxing atmosphere for seniors 62+. Located in Centreville, Forest Glen is central to the numerous conveniences and attractions of the region, including Washington Dulles International Airport, Eleanor Lawrence Park...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Currently under construction, this beautiful community is a blend of one-story cottage apartments and a four-story mid-rise apartment building. Park Place, designed for adults 55+, is expected to open in late summer 2003. Conveniently located near shopping in Manassas Park, Park Place will offer...

Cost of independent living in Catharpin, VA

The average cost of senior living in Catharpin is $5,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warrenton, VA with an average of $4,808 per month.

Independent living costs in Catharpin, VA, vs. nearby cities

Catharpin, VA
$5,694/mo
$5,794/mo

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

Catharpin, VA
$5,694/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Catharpin, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,226/mo
Independent Living
$5,694/mo

Independent living costs in Catharpin, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,843/mo
Studio
$6,123/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,857/mo

Senior living costs in Catharpin 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: Catharpin, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCatharpin, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,694/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$6,700/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$7,226/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Catharpin, VA:$5,694/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Catharpin, VA:$6,700/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Catharpin, VA:$7,226/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Catharpin, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Catharpin 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Catharpin, VA$4,003/mo$3,405/mo+17.6%
Virginia$3,529/mo$3,327/mo+6.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Catharpin, VA
2024 average cost:$4,003/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+17.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,529/mo
2023 average cost:$3,327/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Catharpin

Recent reviews for independent living in Catharpin

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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Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at the communities, such as at The Fairmont by Barclay House, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and comfortable. They are described as helpful, friendly, and always available to lend a hand or provide e ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Activities cater to various interests, as seen in reviews for Harpers Station Gainesville and Harmony at Chantilly, which offer trivia nights, movie screenings, and social events. The communities often create opportunities for residents to engage with one another and stay active.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews consistently praise the quality and variety of meals provided, with Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living and Harpers Station Gainesville expressing satisfaction with the food and chefs who cater to unique dietary requirements. Residents look forward to mealtimes as a highlight of ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Communities are kept in excellent condition, as reflected in reviews for The Fairmont by Barclay House and Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, where the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities are mentioned positively. Grounds are maintained and landscaping is a priority, ensuring a p ...
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Individualized care and attention. Reviews for The Fairmont by Barclay House and Harmony at Chantilly reveal the importance of personalized care for residents, with staff members taking the time to learn residents' names and preferences. They attend to individual needs, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living experience. ...
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Engaging social atmosphere. Communities foster a strong sense of community and social engagement, as highlighted in reviews for Harpers Station Gainesville and The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, where residents describe forming friendships with their neighbors and participating in various social activities.
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Catharpin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Catharpin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Catharpin, 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 Catharpin 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 Catharpin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Catharpin, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Catharpin 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 Catharpin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Catharpin, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Catharpin 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 Catharpin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Catharpin, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Paramount Senior Living at Manassas, Harmony at Chantilly and Harpers Station Gainesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Catharpin, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Catharpin, Virginia. See the full list.

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

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