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The cost of independent living in Duane Fork is about $3,502 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 241 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 Heritage Green Hanover
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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Though we never moved Dad to Heritage Green Hanover as he was hospitalized and died last year, the staff we interacted with at Heritage Green was friendly and professional. I recommend the facility to others
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.
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
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Photo of Verena at the Glen
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9.2
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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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1313 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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17 reviews
8.6
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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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Photo of Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
8.3
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36 reviews
8.3
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5 star
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She loves the food, the entertainment on Fridays and Tuesdays, and the new friends she has made. She enjoys her lovely, spacious, apartment. When we have had questions the staff have been very responsive.
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 The Harmony Collection at HanoverBRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living!Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at The Harmony Collection at...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care
1212 Photos available
2424 Floor plans available
7.4
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70 reviews
7.4
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70 reviews
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3 star
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The staff went above and beyond to provide attentive care, even during the admission process. The director of nursing [name removed] noticed a UTI that had been missed/ignore by his hospice. When we...
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 The Harmony Collection at HanoverAssisted Living and Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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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.
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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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Cost of independent living in Duane Fork, VA

The average cost of senior living in Duane Fork is $3,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $3,257 per month.

Independent living costs in Duane Fork, VA, vs. nearby cities

Duane Fork, VA
$3,502/mo
$4,193/mo

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

Duane Fork, VA
$3,502/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Duane Fork, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,159/mo
Independent Living
$3,502/mo

Independent living costs in Duane Fork, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,696/mo
Studio
$6,634/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,982/mo

Senior living costs in Duane Fork 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: Duane Fork, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuane Fork, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,502/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,887/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,159/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Duane Fork, VA:$3,502/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Duane Fork, VA:$4,887/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Duane Fork, VA:$5,159/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Duane Fork, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Duane Fork 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 Duane Fork, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Duane Fork 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
Duane Fork, VA$3,958/mo$3,694/mo+7.1%
Virginia$3,353/mo$3,263/mo+2.8%
National$3,169/mo$3,006/mo+5.4%
Duane Fork, VA
2024 average cost:$3,958/mo
2023 average cost:$3,694/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,353/mo
2023 average cost:$3,263/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Duane Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Duane Fork

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.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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.

Duane Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duane Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duane Fork, 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 Duane Fork 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 Duane Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Duane Fork, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Duane Fork 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 Duane Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Duane Fork, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duane Fork 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 Duane Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duane Fork, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Hanover, Verena at the Glen and Sancerre Atlee Station are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duane Fork, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Duane Fork, Virginia. See the full list.

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

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