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The cost of independent living in Merrifield is about $5,090 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 1356 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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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.
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: 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.
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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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I chose Morris Glen because they had availability and I really liked the area that it was in. I do think the apartments could be a bigger for the money I am paying, they are small but have good closet space....
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.
Morris Glen is an affordable Senior Retirement Community for those who are 62 years of age or older,and of low-to-moderate income. We offer 60 one-bedroom apartments,available in four (4) sizes; which all utilities are included in the rent, a community building for programs and activities geared...
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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Cost of independent living in Merrifield, VA

The average cost of senior living in Merrifield is $5,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,943 per month.

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

Merrifield, VA
$5,090/mo
$5,163/mo

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

Merrifield, VA
$5,090/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$7,293/mo
Independent Living
$5,090/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,020/mo
Studio
$7,541/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,316/mo

Senior living costs in Merrifield 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: Merrifield, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrifield, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,090/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$6,295/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$7,293/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Merrifield, VA:$5,090/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Merrifield, VA:$6,295/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Merrifield, VA:$7,293/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Merrifield, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Merrifield 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
Merrifield, VA$5,901/mo$4,469/mo+32.0%
Virginia$3,529/mo$3,327/mo+6.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Merrifield, VA
2024 average cost:$5,901/mo
2023 average cost:$4,469/mo
Percent change:+32.0%
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 Merrifield

Recent reviews for independent living in Merrifield

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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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and gardens. Residents at various communities rave about the well-kept grounds and gardens, providing opportunities for peaceful walks and personal gardening projects. For example, at Falcons Landing, one resident enjoys the tranquility of the walking paths and the beauty of the raised gardens. Another com ...
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Excellent dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality meals are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Sommerset Retirement Community, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while at The Jefferson, residents enjoy a variety of dining venues and excellent food th ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at different communities. For instance, at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, residents praise the friendliness of the staff and the management team's responsiveness to concerns, while Cogir Alexandria Fillmore residents a ...
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Wide range of activities and socialization opportunities. Communities offer engaging activities that cater to various interests, allowing residents to stay active and connected. At Sommerset Retirement Community, residents can enjoy activities such as exercise classes, crafts, games, and musical events. Another community, The Jefferson, offers a vi ...
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Secure and welcoming environment. Residents at several communities mention the sense of safety and security they feel in their new homes. For instance, at The Woodlands, one resident felt welcomed and safe after moving from upstate New York, while Sommerset Retirement Community offers a gated community with security cameras ...
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Access to on-site amenities and services. Communities offer a range of on-site amenities and services to cater to residents' needs. For example, Falcons Landing offers a wellness center for exercise, while Sommerset Retirement Community provides transportation for shopping and appointments. At Paul Spring Community, residents enjo ...
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Merrifield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrifield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield 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 Merrifield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
48.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrifield 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 Merrifield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrifield, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
60.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrifield 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 Merrifield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrifield, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
51.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46.4%
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The Providence Fairfax, Sunrise of Vienna and The Virginian by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merrifield, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 73 independent living facilities near Merrifield, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merrifield, Virginia are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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