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Best Independent Living in Alexandria, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 independent living communities in Alexandria, VA using Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in VA
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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12 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alexandria, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 136The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alexandria, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Alexandria

Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
Mclean (Kirby Road)
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 95
Rank #341 / 371
No
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 44
Rank #161 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Analisse Vasquez Soto
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #217 / 297
6
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #60 / 332
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 32
Rank #198 / 332
3.5
Facility 3.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #283 / 332
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale
IL
AL
MC
RC
Annandale
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 95
Rank #273 / 371
No
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #65 / 449
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsWilson Cooper
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #16 / 297
1
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Legacy Ridge Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
RC
Gainesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 95
Rank #243 / 371
No
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 44
Rank #342 / 449
StudioKathryn Barnes
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #95 / 297
17
35.3%
Facility 35.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #80 / 332
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #202 / 332
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #150 / 332
Sunrise of Montgomery Village
IL
AL
MC
Montgomery Village
100Yes 56 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite------
The Fairfax
IL
AL
MC
NH
Fort Belvoir
96
Facility 96
VA AVG 95
Rank #165 / 371
No
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 44
Rank #434 / 449
-Mr. Zebodia John Ashley
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #152 / 297
12
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #175 / 332
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 32
Rank #214 / 332
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #221 / 332
Goodwin House Alexandria
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
250
Facility 250
VA AVG 95
Rank #6 / 371
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 44
Rank #98 / 449
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedMs. Dziedzic Christine
22.4%
Facility 22.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #297 / 297
6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #124 / 332
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #186 / 332
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #265 / 332
The Landing Alexandria
IL
AL
MC
Alexandria (Potomac Yard)
220
Facility 220
VA AVG 95
Rank #12 / 371
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #74 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jamie L Houston
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #245 / 297
9
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #302 / 332
41
Facility 41
VA AVG 32
Rank #263 / 332
4.6
Facility 4.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #302 / 332
The View Alexandria
IL
AL
RC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
200
Facility 200
VA AVG 95
Rank #18 / 371
Yes
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 44
Rank #77 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Deborah Kline
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #198 / 297
10
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #87 / 332
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 32
Rank #214 / 332
2.6
Facility 2.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #246 / 332
Paul Spring Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Alexandria
190
Facility 190
VA AVG 95
Rank #22 / 371
No
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 44
Rank #359 / 449
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Joyceline Owusu-Dankwaa
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #133 / 297
28
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #119 / 332
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 32
Rank #222 / 332
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #121 / 332
Elancé at Old Town Alexandria
IL
AL
MC
Alexandria (Alexandria Historical District)
-Yes
97
Facility 97
VA AVG 44
Rank #6 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Elancé at Alexandria
IL
NH
AL
MC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
-Yes
71
Facility 71
VA AVG 44
Rank #63 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed------
Volunteers of America National Services
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
Alexandria (Eisenhower East)
-No
96
Facility 96
VA AVG 44
Rank #7 / 449
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Elancé at Alexandria

5100 Fillmore Ave Ste 1001, Alexandria, VA 22311
Overview of Elancé at Alexandria

In Elancé Luxury Living, residents can truly elevate their lives and experience the highest standard of care in a warm and welcoming environment. Quietly situated in the heart of Alexandria, Northern Virginia, this community provides a range of options like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all designed to empower residents. What sets Elance Luxury Living apart is the presence of physicians and outpatient rehab services on-site, providing convenient access to medical care and rehabilitation services. This comprehensive approach to care ensures that residents receive the support they need without leaving the community.

Residents are encouraged to step outside their homes and actively engage with the world. The apartments are filled with natural light and boast premium finishes, creating a private and serene oasis surrounded by nature. The on-site LUXE unlimited spa and salon offer indulgence and self-care, ensuring residents can pamper themselves with ease. Safety and security are also paramount at Elancé Luxury Living, with a state-of-the-art fire safety and security system to provide peace of mind to residents and their families. The spacious rooms are equipped with individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and housekeeping services ensure a tidy and well-maintained living space. They also have a library that offers ample opportunities for intellectual stimulation.

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Overview of Volunteers of America National Services

Volunteers of America National Services is a dedicated organization, based in Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living, memory support, independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and home health care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community strives to maintain older adults’ living experiences, helping with chores and maintenance.

Older adults are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, the organization ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Alexandria, VA

What is the average cost of independent living in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Alexandria, VA is approximately $2,194. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Alexandria, VA?

Independent living in Alexandria, VA typically ranges from $637 - $3,674 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 independent living communities in Alexandria, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Alexandria, VA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alexandria, VA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Alexandria, VA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.