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The cost of independent living in Wolf Trap is about $5,216 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 1176 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
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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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Wolf Trap, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wolf Trap is $5,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,938 per month.

Independent living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, vs. nearby cities

Wolf Trap, VA
$5,216/mo
$5,158/mo
$5,519/mo

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

Wolf Trap, VA
$5,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,273/mo
Independent Living
$5,216/mo

Independent living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,368/mo
Studio
$7,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,343/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,129/mo

Senior living costs in Wolf Trap vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wolf Trap, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWolf Trap, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,216/mo$4,617/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$6,286/mo$5,438/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$7,273/mo$5,448/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Wolf Trap, VA:$5,216/mo
Virginia:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Wolf Trap, VA:$6,286/mo
Virginia:$5,438/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Wolf Trap, VA:$7,273/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
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Independent living costs in Wolf Trap, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wolf Trap 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wolf Trap, VA$5,474/mo$4,527/mo+20.9%
Virginia$3,577/mo$3,353/mo+6.7%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Wolf Trap, VA
2024 average cost:$5,474/mo
2023 average cost:$4,527/mo
Percent change:+20.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,577/mo
2023 average cost:$3,353/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wolf Trap

Recent reviews for independent living in Wolf Trap

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

Welcoming and friendly residents and staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of both residents and staff at various communities. For example, at Arbor Terrace of Herndon, residents enjoy conversing with each other and helping new residents feel welcomed. The staff at Sommerset Retirement Community are efficient, ...
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Varied activities for residents. Reviews consistently mention the wide range of activities offered to residents, including games, crafts, music, and outings. Residents at Falcons Landing attend lectures on special topics and enjoy weekly outings to restaurants. The activity director at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge could be ...
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Professional and responsive maintenance and repairs. Several reviews mention the prompt and efficient handling of maintenance requests and repairs by staff. Residents at Harmony at Chantilly were pleased with the repair of minor items in their apartment within two days. The front desk staff and maintenance team at Sommerset Retirement Community ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Reviews often mention the excellent quality of meals and dining experiences at various communities. Residents at Arbor Terrace of Herndon enjoy the three-course meals included in their living arrangements and appreciate the service in the dining room. The chef at The Virginian by Cogir accom ...
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Secure and safe living environment. Several reviews mention the sense of security and safety provided by the communities. Residents at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge appreciate the lack of cell phone service and onsite IT help as a security measure. The building at Sommerset Retirement Community is well-maintained and provides a ...
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Peaceful and tranquil environment. Residents often comment on the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere at their communities. The environment at Sommerset Retirement Community is described as pristine and inviting, and the location is tucked away among beautiful trees and shrubs. The amenities at The Woodlands are favored for thei ...
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Wolf Trap independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolf Trap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolf Trap, 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 Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.1%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
55.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.6%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolf Trap, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.4%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
44.6%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.7%
46.3%
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Chevy Chase House, Fox Hill and Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wolf Trap, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near Wolf Trap, Virginia. See the full list.

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

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