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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carrollton, VA

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The cost of independent living in Carrollton is about $3,935 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 517 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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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I was really impressed with: my elderly aunt was in hospice, but was a huge lover of nature and wildlife. Despite being in hospice and having dementia, staff at Churchland house brought her to a local park...
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.
Recently celebrating our 20th year anniversary, Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House has been a premier assisted living provider throughout the Hampton Roads area. Located in a neighborhood community of Portsmouth Virginia the community is conveniently located to shopping, community...
Photo of The Hidenwood Community
1717 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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333 reviews
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333 reviews
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The only thing that didn't right is that I was waived the first month. Free rent plus memory care. My Mom didn't get to moved in until [date removed] because they didn't get Doctor paperwork done correctly....
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.
The Hidenwood Community, located in Newport News, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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77 Photos available
9.1
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9.1
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I have been here only one month but so far it's so quiet It's a perfect size for me I'm in a one bedroom. I did go to a brunch on Saturday, which was nice. I met like 15 other people here, and the staff is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunstone Apartments is a vibrant apartment community serving active, independent adults 55 years of age and above. Conveniently located in Chesapeake, near shopping, dining and entertainment. We offer large one bedroom/one bath and two bedroom/two bath apartments with great amenities.
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Hampton
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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Overall I have found Commonwealth to be very nice. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Overall my needs are met and my friends who have visited me have felt the facility to be very welcoming and...
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.
At Commonwealth Assisted Living at Hampton, you'll find a welcoming, modern senior community located just minutes from everything there is to do in Hampton, Virginia. We're close to Hampton Town Center, which means restaurants and shops are only a few minutes away and also near Sentara Careplex...
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24 reviews
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24 reviews
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I had the difficult task of finding an assisted living style setting for my sister in law after the recent passing of my brother. They were married for over 55 years and had plans to down size together into...
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.
Province Place was designed to function much like your own home. Residents select a one or two bedroom suite, each with its own private bathroom and kitchenette. Groups of suites nestled together in neighborhoods share a cozy living room, family room, dining room, enclosed courtyard and...
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1.0
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5 reviews
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I would tell them that it is a good community to go to. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The room is a good size and we had to provide the furniture for my loved one. The selection of the food is...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Photo of Harmony at Harbour View
99 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
6.9
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44 reviews
6.9
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44 reviews
5 star
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Things are going better. The staff are making efforts to take Gale to dinning main area as often as they can. I believe they also have activities on the other side that she could enjoy. She’s doing much...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Harbour ViewIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Suffolk, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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staff was great and very friendly to me and my family .I would like to say thank you for the nurses that work there and doing a great job with the patients.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Commons at Churchland
8.5
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8.5
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I have been a resident for almost ten years. The residents are friendly and courteous to each other. We get a calendar every month with events for us, the residents, to know when the different activities...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our spacious two bedroom apartment homes overlook a beautiful courtyard setting where our residents enjoy socializing with their neighbors.  All apartments include refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal and a full size washer and dryer.  You will never have to go to a laundromat...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Hilton Plaza Inc
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Huntington Assisted Living
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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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I have asked for some materials on the visiting physician, the in-house doctor, and I've asked twice but I've never recieved anything. That was my only complaint. My mother doesn't participate but supposedly...
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.
Eden Court is a place that is catered around the needs of those suffering with memory problems. This is a Memory Care community that specializes in helping those that are suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This is an actual home that is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in the Hampton...
Photo of Wellesley Commons
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Carrollton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Carrollton is $3,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,490 per month.

Independent living costs in Carrollton, VA, vs. nearby cities

Carrollton, VA
$3,935/mo

Independent living costs in Carrollton, VA, vs. state and national averages

Carrollton, VA
$3,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Carrollton, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,588/mo
Independent Living
$3,935/mo

Independent living costs in Carrollton, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,427/mo
Studio
$5,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,958/mo

Senior living costs in Carrollton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carrollton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarrollton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,935/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,553/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,588/mo$5,448/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Carrollton, VA:$3,935/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Carrollton, VA:$4,553/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Carrollton, VA:$4,588/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Carrollton, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carrollton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Carrollton, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Carrollton, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carrollton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carrollton, VA$3,997/mo$3,472/mo+15.1%
Virginia$3,089/mo$2,981/mo+3.6%
National$2,898/mo$2,813/mo+3.0%
Carrollton, VA
2024 average cost:$3,997/mo
2023 average cost:$3,472/mo
Percent change:+15.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,089/mo
2023 average cost:$2,981/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,898/mo
2023 average cost:$2,813/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carrollton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carrollton

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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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.

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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Carrollton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrollton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrollton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrollton 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 Carrollton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrollton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrollton 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 Carrollton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrollton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House, The Hidenwood Community and Sunstone Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carrollton, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Carrollton, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carrollton, Virginia are Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House, Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living and The Waterford at Virginia Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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