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The cost of independent living in Doswell is about $4,335 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 66 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 Sunrise of Richmond
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44 Floor plans available
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Each category gets a 5. We are so happy we connected with A Place for Mom. It helped us in connecting with places to visit and to find the best place for our love one. Everyone was and is so helpful,...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Verena at the Glen
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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They need a bigger gym and an exercise program . I wish they served dinner as well as just breakfast and lunch. Staff are pleasant and facility is attractive and we'll maintained.
Provides: Independent Living
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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 love coming home to your independent living, garden apartment in Verena at the Glen. Our grounds are brimming with butterflies and hummingbirds. From chef-prepared meals to housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, and exciting social activities, we take care of everything so you...
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11 Floor plan available
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17 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, everyone is very nice, enough activities to keep you as busy as you want to be.
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.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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Although it is a self pay facility, we love the fact that the rate is flat and never changes from $[removed] per month. The facility itself is wonderful. They serve 3 meals a day in the cafeteria, or you can...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
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We chose The Atlantic at Twin Hickory Glen because of the price and availability. The apartments here are good size. It is in a very nice area with a lot of convenient things near by such as shopping,...
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.
Here at The Atlantic at Twin Hickory we offer distinctive retirement living in a great location.  Just minutes from Short Pump Mall, you are located in the Heartbeat of Glen Allen.  We have one bedroom with one bath apartments, and also two bedroom with two bath apartments...
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Cost of independent living in Doswell, VA

The average cost of senior living in Doswell is $4,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $3,257 per month.

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

Doswell, VA
$4,335/mo
$4,193/mo

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

Doswell, VA
$4,335/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$5,222/mo
Independent Living
$4,335/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$6,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Doswell 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: Doswell, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoswell, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,335/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,121/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,222/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Doswell, VA:$4,335/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Doswell, VA:$5,121/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Doswell, VA:$5,222/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Doswell, VA, over time

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

Doswell, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Doswell, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Doswell 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
Doswell, VA$3,678/mo$3,322/mo+10.7%
Virginia$3,283/mo$3,040/mo+8.0%
National$3,031/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Doswell, VA
2024 average cost:$3,678/mo
2023 average cost:$3,322/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,283/mo
2023 average cost:$3,040/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Doswell

Recent reviews for independent living in Doswell

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside 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

Legacy at Imperial Village in Richmond, VA

4.9
My family doesn't have any problems with the community they like because I like living here . Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend the Legacy at Imperial Village community to other families.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

Doswell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doswell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doswell, 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 Doswell 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 Doswell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doswell, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Doswell 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 Doswell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doswell, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doswell 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 Doswell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doswell, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, Verena at the Glen and Sancerre Atlee Station are the top-rated independent living facilities near Doswell, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Doswell, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Doswell, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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