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Assisted living costs in First Colony average about $5,203 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in First Colony. Our detailed directory has 262 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg
1313 Photos available
9.4
Review score
62 reviews
9.4
Review score
62 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
42%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
5%
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I visited a number of facilities. Brookdale was the only one where I was always comfortable. The programs and services they offer met my needs. As a long time walker and a dog owner, the property here...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg
1010 Photos available
8.7
Review score
30 reviews
8.7
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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It is great so far. The facility is clean, modern, well maintained and very pleasant. It seems like staff are engaged with the residents, always sitting with them and talking. As opposed to residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Living at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg is a place to discover, connect and celebrate. Our experienced, compassionate team, many of whom have been here for years, makes it their mission to really get to know residents – and their families – personally. It’s how we stay true to our mission...
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Photo of Cambridge Crossing
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8.2
Review score
37 reviews
8.2
Review score
37 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
27%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
11%
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Very nice facility and staff. My mom is quite happy there. The food was really good at first but it is now contracted out and so depending on who is cooking it varies. They have a good activities director...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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Photo of Dominion Village Williamsburg
1515 Photos available
9.4
Review score
19 reviews
9.4
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
37%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
16%
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Feels like home for mom. It's a warm loving environment, staff is so kind and loving. Mom is gaining weight and has some wonderful friends she sits with at meals. They had a bday gathering for her with...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Williamsburg, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where trained staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
62 reviews
8.0
Review score
62 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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Commonwealth was a Godsend after [facility name removed] sold to Charter. I had to remove my father from Charter as the care after Covid (and probably during) went downhill. Commonwealth was a wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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Photo of English Meadows Williamsburg Campus
1212 Photos available
1.0
Review score
7 reviews
1.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
29%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
43%
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No better Place, wonderful place to for your dementia patients to reside. They have small one-on-one attention and staff, wonderful activities for cognitive care, personal care. A beautiful facility. Each...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
English Meadows Williamsburg Campus is dedicated to individuals with memory impairments, focusing on the dignity and well-being of residents through our signature programs that offer connection and engagement. We believe that those with memory impairments can continue to lead a rich, fulfilling...
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Photo of Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, a CCRC
88 Photos available
5 star
17%
4 star
17%
3 star
33%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
Photo of Edgeworth Park at New Town
88 Photos available
5.8
Review score
26 reviews
5.8
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
35%
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My mom is normally up and out of her room when I go. They give her regular showers and change her regularly. Always healthy snacks between meals. She did have one UTI since she's been there and ended up in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
1313 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
6.0
Review score
9 reviews
6.0
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
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I would definitely give Spring Arbor an overall rating of 5. My mother-in-law loves her a Respite visits. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families! Their staff is great. They are considerate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Colonial Manor
1010 Photos available
5 star
0%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
75%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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Cost of assisted living in First Colony, VA

The average cost of senior living in First Colony is $5,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in First Colony, VA vs. nearby cities

First Colony, VA
$5,203/mo
$5,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in First Colony, VA vs. the state and national average

First Colony, VA
$5,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in First Colony vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,203/mo
$5,203/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in First Colony, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,877/mo
Studio
$6,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,545/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in First Colony over time

First Colony, VAVA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in First Colony, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in First Colony

Recent reviews for assisted living in First Colony

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg

4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.

First Colony review score based on 57 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 10 First Colony assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The First Colony review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

First Colony review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
First Colony, VA10 facilities
7.1
Williamsburg, VA12 facilities
7.1
Surry, VA12 facilities

Review subcategories for First Colony assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 57 reviews of 10 First Colony assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare First Colony resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
First Colony, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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First Colony assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in First Colony assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in First Colony, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in First Colony assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in First Colony that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in First Colony assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of First Colony Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in First Colony assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of First Colony partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
90%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
13.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in First Colony assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of First Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
90%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in First Colony assisted 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 assisted living communities in First Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
First Colony, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
90%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
90%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
90%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
90%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in First Colony

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in First Colony protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Dominion Village Williamsburg, The Hidenwood Community and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near First Colony, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near First Colony, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in First Colony, Virginia is The Hidenwood Community. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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