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The cost of independent living in Glenns is about $5,225 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 163 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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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
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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.
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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8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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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, 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.
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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1717 Floor plans available
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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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77 Floor plans available
7.7
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36 reviews
7.7
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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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44 Floor plans available
6.7
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They were very friendly and welcoming. The facility was always clean. Staff extremely friendly. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. The food seemed good. Activities offered were good. Overall value for the...
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 Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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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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5.8
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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
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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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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.
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: Assisted 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Glenns, VA

The average cost of senior living in Glenns is $5,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,887 per month.

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

Glenns, VA
$5,280/mo
$5,359/mo

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

Glenns, VA
$5,280/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$5,617/mo
Independent Living
$5,280/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,106/mo
Studio
$6,251/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,887/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,362/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Glenns over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Glenns

Recent reviews for independent living in Glenns

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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Glenns independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenns independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenns, 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 Glenns 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 Glenns partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenns, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Glenns 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 Glenns communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenns, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glenns 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 Glenns offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenns, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.6%
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Verena at The Reserve, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glenns, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Glenns, Virginia. See the full list.

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