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Independent Living in Virginia

Overview of Independent Living in Virginia

Virginia has earned the nicknames “Old Dominion” and “Mother of Presidents” due to the state’s long and storied history. Founded as one of the oldest British colonies, Virginia has also been the birthplace of 8 former U.S. presidents. From the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains in the west, to its scenic beaches along the Atlantic coast as well as its proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Virginia truly has something for everyone and is a great place to retire.A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can help you find the best retirement communities in Virginia. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 120 retirement communities in Virginia that provide independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Virginia is about $2,500.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Virginia

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Lake Forest at Swift Creek

6050 Harbour Grn Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112
10
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6 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

The staff is wonderful and very helpful with issues. The apartment is the perfect size for me. There are ssoooo many activities that I have to choose which ones I want to attend and almost every day there's...

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The Reserve at Greenbrier

1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320
9.9
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43 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
BFA - I'm a current/former resident or client

I have been here two weeks and I really like my apartment especially the bedroom. . It was all that I was looking for. I have my own washer and dryer. I have a microwave icemaker, a garbage disposal and a...

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Verena at the Glen

10286 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
9.9
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51 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Laura Poole - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I truly enjoy coming to the Verena to spend time with the ladies, doing crafts. [name removed] and the rest of the staff show how much they love and adore the residents. They are always planning great events...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Fairfax

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The Virginian

9229 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031
9.2
Review Score
40 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Work orders take a long time to be fullfilled, and often need to be requested a second time by administrators for action to be accomplished.

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The Gardens at Fair Oaks

4310 Forest Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
8.0
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9 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
SG - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The intake process was a little unorganized but overall the care experience & communication has been exceptional. Yes I would recommend highly.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Arlington

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Vitality Living Arlington

3821 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
8.8
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97 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Kendra m - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall very pleased with vitality. Nice facility, good staff and quality of care. My father doesn't participate in many of the social activities but they certainly have a busy and varied agenda of...

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Sunrise of Arlington VA

2000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
8.4
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32 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

At the beginning of my brother's 8-month stay, I would have given a 5 in every category. However, towards the end, I felt that the communication was generally acceptable but not as good as it was early on,...

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Sunrise of Bluemont Park

5900 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22205
8.1
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59 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Knowing which staff member has which responsibility such as prescription changes and orders and nursing care agenda Things happen faster if you speak to the person directly rather than second hand thru the...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Richmond

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The Compass at Springdale Park

4121 Concord Creek Place, Richmond, VA 23222
9.8
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9 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Suzanne K - I'm a current/former resident or client

They are the best- the staff is wonderful and went all out to greet me. Apartment is everything re: size, cleanliness, activities, love the complex.

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Holiday Virginian

300 Twinridge Lane, Richmond, VA 23235
9.5
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82 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They make the place feel like home. Food is very good. Food service is not great. They could really use extra staff during meal times. They are often short on basic...

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Heritage Oaks

1100 German School Road, Richmond, VA 23225
9.4
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70 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

I like a few things. One is the price for doing your laundry is included in the rent. They have a bus that on certain days go to different places. Like doctors appointments, and shopping. The staff are very...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Virginia Beach

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The Waterford at Virginia Beach

5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
9.2
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219 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Rachel P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff are always friendly and helpful here at The Waterford. I highly recommend. During my most recent visit, I saw the residents outside with a petting zoo! I quickly went and got mom to join the fun. It...

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Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House

440 North Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
9.0
Review Score
58 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We would give it a 4.5. What we like the most about the community is the staff. The roommate she was put with was so compatible. Pets are allowed. Family was more than welcome. Activities and entertainment...

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Harmony at Independence

2077 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
8.9
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76 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff really care for residents, and communicate my father's needs. Dad loves the food, and his apartment has always been clean and tidy when family members visit. I have recommended A Place for Mom to...

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Top cities in Virginia for independent living

8.6
Arlington, VA
99 facilities
8.6
Fairfax, VA
49 facilities
8.6
Leesburg, VA
15 facilities
8.5
Virginia Beach, VA
22 facilities
8.3
Richmond, VA
74 facilities
8.2
Charlottesville, VA
16 facilities

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