Best Independent Living in Alexandria, Virginia
8 communities found
Alexandria offers 12 independent living communities, all residential in setting, with an average rating of 4.6 across 12 rated communities drawn from 576 reviews read. None report published prices, and one community is verified by the operator. Common amenities include emergency call systems and 24-hour staff, each found in all 12 communities, along with medication management and gathering spaces in 11.
- 8communities
- 4.7average rating, 8 rated
- 426family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
From $3,300/moPartnerCogir of Alexandria Fillmore
Alexandria, Virginia
4.6(110)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Paul Spring Retirement Community
Alexandria, Virginia
4.9(215)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
From $500/moAvicenna Home Healthcare LLC
Alexandria, Virginia
5(16)
Home care · no referral needed
Brightview Alexandria - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Alexandria, Virginia
4.9(16)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Riviera Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
4.7(18)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Landing Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
4.6(34)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living
Alexandria, Virginia
4.6(11)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Morris Glen Senior Residences
Alexandria, Virginia
4.2(6)
Independent Living
Best-rated independent living in Alexandria
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Paul Spring Retirement Community
4.9 (215 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Avicenna Home Healthcare LLCVerified
5 (16 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avicenna Home Healthcare draws consistent praise for professional, compassionate care and an easy experience for families, based on a small review sample.
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Brightview Alexandria - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.9 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 4
4.6 (110 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore is called elegant and well-maintained, with warm staff, praised dining, spacious renovated apartments, and open communication, though memory care won't begin until 2027.
- 5
4.7 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
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4.6 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Landing Alexandria is a newer rental community in North Potomac Yard with round-the-clock clinical staff and a 4.6 average from a small number of raters.
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The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living
4.6 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living holds a 4.6 rating from 11 Google reviews, suggesting general satisfaction, though no detailed feedback was available.
- 8
4.2 (6 reviews)· Independent Living
What families say about independent living in Alexandria
Counted across the review summaries of 8 Alexandria communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, food and dining, and building and grounds, each mentioned by 25% of the 12 communities, with value for money and memory care each noted by 17%. On the concern side, communication with families and cost and billing each come up in 83% of communities, while memory care concerns appear in just 8%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 38%
- Food and dining 38%
- Building and grounds 38%
- Value for money 25%
- Memory care 25%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 63%
- Cost and billing 63%
- Memory care 13%
“I was a caregiver for Nancy zuter your resident Room 1103.Courteous of the staff,the activity daily plan for the resident,it was very good.I had a great time and good experience .”
“Our family had an absolutely wonderful experience with The Landing! Our father found the community and support that he needed. The Landing is a beautiful, upscale setting where the staff sincerely love and serve their residents. We are so grateful for the heartfelt, timely care our father received.”
“The staff is very warm and friendly. The community is elegant and well maintained. The culinary experience is 4 star consistently.”
Independent Living in Alexandria: the figures
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (8), 24-hour staff (8), medication management (7), gathering / activity spaces (7), private rooms (7), wheelchair accessible (7).
How families pay for independent living in Virginia
Most families in Virginia start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a house. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years ago, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. It's worth reading the policy closely, since some only pay after a waiting period or require a certain level of care need before benefits kick in.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Virginia.
Independent Living near Alexandria
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield5 mi | 12 | 3.9 / 5 | 5 mi |
| Arlington5.5 mi | 14 | 4.1 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| Annandale5.8 mi | 30 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.8 mi |
| Falls Church6.6 mi | 27 | 4.6 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Fort Washington, Maryland6.7 mi | 7 | 3.7 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
| Temple Hills, Maryland8.6 mi | 7 | 4.7 / 5 | 8.6 mi |
| Washington, District of Columbia9.9 mi | 55 | 3.8 / 5 | 9.9 mi |
| McLean11.1 mi | 8 | 4.7 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Alexandria, 426 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Alexandria ask about.
- Home Care in Virginia: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Complete Independent Living Moving Checklist For Stress-Free Senior Relocation
- How Independent Living Supports An Active Senior Lifestyle
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Independent Living in Alexandria: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Alexandria, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 independent living communities in Alexandria, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Alexandria are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Avicenna Home Healthcare LLC (5★, 16 ratings), Paul Spring Retirement Community (4.9★, 215 ratings), Brightview Alexandria - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care (4.9★, 16 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Alexandria?
Beyond independent living, Alexandria has assisted living (16 communities), memory care (11 communities), home health (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), at-home care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Alexandria?
Families rate Alexandria independent living communities 4.7 out of 5 on average, across 426 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Alexandria independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 8 Alexandria communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 38%), food and dining (mentioned for 38%), building and grounds (mentioned for 38%). The most common concerns are communication with families (63%), cost and billing (63%), memory care (13%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Alexandria bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
