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The cost of independent living in Areanum is about $4,282 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 945 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My father has been doing good in this community. The staff does a great job encouraging him to participate in activities in a level of comfort. This community provides a very safe place for him and everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
The Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and Christian Homes is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and George Washington Forest and surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, farm land, and country life yet only 5 minutes from medical offices and shopping facilities. The Retirement...
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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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.
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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.

Cost of independent living in Areanum, VA

The average cost of senior living in Areanum is $4,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,984 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Areanum, VA vs. nearby cities

Areanum, VA
$4,282/mo
$4,465/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Areanum, VA vs. the state and national average

Areanum, VA
$4,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,091/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Areanum vs. other types of senior living

$5,244/mo
Independent Living
$4,282/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Areanum, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,622/mo
Studio
$5,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,707/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,343/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Areanum over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Areanum

Recent reviews for independent living in Areanum

The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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The Blake at Charlottesville

4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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Shalom Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Areanum independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Areanum independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Areanum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Areanum, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Areanum independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Areanum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Areanum, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Areanum independent 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 independent living communities in Areanum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Areanum, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
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Heritage Green Lynchburg, The Colonnades and Morningside of Charlottesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Areanum, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 71 independent living facilities near Areanum, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Areanum, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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