There is a non-official 55+ community around the Cathedral in NW DC. Look at Westchester and buildings around it - sorry can't remember the names. The buildings are super social for seniors and the area is very walkable. This is my suggestion if you live in NW DC or Bethesda. And agree with everyone on proximity to you. My parents live in a retirement community about 10 minutes from my sister, so she meets them at doctor's appts, stops by with groceries, has them come over for dinner, and it's super easy for everyone.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe something like Fairlington if you could find a suitable unit for them. I’d figure out a longer term plan though at the same time. A plain condo may work for them now, but in a few years they will probably need a lot more services.

If Arlington is reasonable, the Jefferson at Glebe and Fairfax by Ballston metro has a low buy-in and high monthly cost. Location is good for people who don’t drive but can walk a few blocks.

DP. Do you know anyone who has lived at The Jefferson? Are there good social and exercise opportunities?

Reviews aren’t great, and you have to buy your unit which is very hard to sell.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe something like Fairlington if you could find a suitable unit for them. I’d figure out a longer term plan though at the same time. A plain condo may work for them now, but in a few years they will probably need a lot more services.

If Arlington is reasonable, the Jefferson at Glebe and Fairfax by Ballston metro has a low buy-in and high monthly cost. Location is good for people who don’t drive but can walk a few blocks.

DP. Do you know anyone who has lived at The Jefferson? Are there good social and exercise opportunities?

Anonymous wrote:Maybe something like Fairlington if you could find a suitable unit for them. I’d figure out a longer term plan though at the same time. A plain condo may work for them now, but in a few years they will probably need a lot more services.

If Arlington is reasonable, the Jefferson at Glebe and Fairfax by Ballston metro has a low buy-in and high monthly cost. Location is good for people who don’t drive but can walk a few blocks.

Anonymous wrote:How cruel of you to force your parents to leave behind their friends to move closer to you (presumably to help with childcare). Why don't you move closer to them to help them with eldercare? So selfish.

As a different person whose parents made this move, how selfish of you to assume the scenario. My parents put their house on the market within weeks of learning of my 2nd pregnancy - without asking my opinion. It’s wonderful, we’re glad they are here, but I too worried about them leaving their friends and social network. They have made friends, joined a church, and taken on volunteer duties at several organizations and are thriving.

OP, you need to post where you live. If they are moving to be close to you, they should move within a five or ten minute drive from you.

They should move somewhere they can drive to/from stores and doctors on their own for the next 5-8 years, close enough that you can go back and forth to take care of them before they need assisted living.

We live in Arlington close to Falls Church /66 and my parents moved to NoVa with a budget of 350. They live in Centreville close to 66.

The Crest in Alexandria.

How cruel of you to force your parents to leave behind their friends to move closer to you (presumably to help with childcare). Why don't you move closer to them to help them with eldercare? So selfish.

Anonymous wrote:A CCRC like Ashby Ponds may make the most sense in the long run, assuming the location in Ashburn is suitable for your/their purposes.

People do age out of 55+ communities as their care needs increase; a CCRC likely means no further moves will be necessary.

I agree, if they are over 70. Also if they are retired military or federal, or you are military, look at Falcon’s Landing in Sterling and The Fairfax near Fort Belvoir.

A CCRC like Ashby Ponds may make the most sense in the long run, assuming the location in Ashburn is suitable for your/their purposes.

People do age out of 55+ communities as their care needs increase; a CCRC likely means no further moves will be necessary.

Leisure world in Silver Spring.

Anonymous wrote:Leisure World

I don't know why this makes me laugh, but it always does.

Anonymous wrote:where do you live?

+1. Close to you if possible, OP.

Some nice ones in Howard county. Vantage point .

New ones in clarksburg (village at cabin branch)