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The cost of independent living in Elsom is about $5,391 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 215 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 Verena at The ReserveCommunity card badge
1111 Photos available
9.8
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41 reviews
9.8
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41 reviews
5 star
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I couldn't be happier to be living here. Everyone is very nice and I enjoy the outdoor amenities with the patio and walking trails.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at the Reserve!Nestled just minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community’s gourmet dining, social activities, and lush tree-filled grounds are sure to impress. Our all-inclusive...
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Photo of Cambridge Crossing
1313 Photos available
8.7
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36 reviews
8.7
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36 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
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Very nice facility and staff. My mom is quite happy there. The food was really good at first but it is now contracted out and so depending on who is cooking it varies. They have a good activities director...
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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88 Floor plans available
8.2
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62 reviews
8.2
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62 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
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0%
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5%
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Commonwealth was a Godsend after [facility name removed] sold to Charter. I had to remove my father from Charter as the care after Covid (and probably during) went downhill. Commonwealth was a wonderful...
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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1717 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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I would definitely give Spring Arbor an overall rating of 5. My mother-in-law loves her a Respite visits. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families! Their staff is great. They are considerate...
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.
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.7
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36 reviews
7.7
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36 reviews
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41%
3 star
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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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5 star
17%
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17%
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33%
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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most of...
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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
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5.9
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25 reviews
5.9
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25 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
16%
3 star
8%
2 star
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1 star
32%
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My mom is normally up and out of her room when I go. They give her regular showers and change her regularly. Always healthy snacks between meals. She did have one UTI since she's been there and ended up in...
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 Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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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.
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7.0
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7.0
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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Elsom, VA

The average cost of senior living in Elsom is $5,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,983 per month.

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

Elsom, VA
$5,391/mo
$5,257/mo

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

Elsom, VA
$5,391/mo
U.S. national average
$4,023/mo

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

$5,757/mo
Independent Living
$5,391/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,216/mo
Studio
$6,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,708/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elsom over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elsom

Recent reviews for independent living in Elsom

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg

4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.

Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg

5.0
My Aunt came to Charter several months ago, in search of a caring environment. She had lived for three years at another Senior living facility. She was always complaining about the staff and food. Since coming to Charter she has become a much happier person. She talks highly of the staff and ...
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Elsom independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elsom independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elsom, 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 Elsom 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 Elsom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elsom, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elsom 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 Elsom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elsom, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elsom 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 Elsom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elsom, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.5%
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Verena at The Reserve, Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elsom, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Elsom, Virginia. See the full list.

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