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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dolphin, VA

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The cost of independent living in Dolphin is about $3,897 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 1068 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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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 Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Here at The Woodland, residents gracefully age in place at our community, they find comfort in the seamless continuum of care provided by our on campus skilled nursing facility.
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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...
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Dolphin, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dolphin is $3,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,601 per month.

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

Dolphin, VA
$3,897/mo
$3,077/mo

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

Dolphin, VA
$3,897/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

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

$4,658/mo
Independent Living
$3,897/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,488/mo
Studio
$5,354/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,501/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,607/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,774/mo

Senior living costs in Dolphin 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: Dolphin, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDolphin, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,897/mo$4,621/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$4,587/mo$5,444/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,658/mo$5,456/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Dolphin, VA:$3,897/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Dolphin, VA:$4,587/mo
Virginia:$5,444/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Dolphin, VA:$4,658/mo
Virginia:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
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Independent living costs in Dolphin, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dolphin 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Dolphin, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dolphin 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dolphin, VA$2,960/mo$2,628/mo+12.6%
Virginia$3,577/mo$3,353/mo+6.7%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Dolphin, VA
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,628/mo
Percent change:+12.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,577/mo
2023 average cost:$3,353/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dolphin

Recent reviews for independent living in Dolphin

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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The Barclay at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

Dolphin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dolphin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dolphin, 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 Dolphin 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 Dolphin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dolphin 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 Dolphin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dolphin 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 Dolphin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dolphin, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
46.4%
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