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The cost of independent living in Gloucester County is about $4,773 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 361 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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[names removed]seem very in tune with making my mom feel welcome. The welcome committee and most all of the other residents made were all so friendly and no one ever let her eat alone. She was always asked...
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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9.2
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9.2
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[name removed], my mom's primary caretaker, is amazing. My mom's room is beautiful, with a lot of sunlight. [name removed], my mom's nurse from Traditions Hospice is also great. I would recommend it to...
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.
Living at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg is a place to discover, connect and celebrate. Our experienced, compassionate team, many of whom have been here for years, makes it their mission to really get to know residents – and their families – personally. It’s how we stay true to our mission...
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9.1
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77 reviews
9.1
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77 reviews
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They have excellent staff. The facilities are good. I would recommend it to others who are needing to find memory care for their loved one.
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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8.5
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I have adjusted to my new way of life. The staff is great, the facility is very nice, we have all the conveniences that u may need. Someone is always there to meet your needs. There are many activities...
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.
About Virginia Greens in Williamsburg, VirginiaVirginia Greens Retirement is Williamsburg, Virginia’s premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three-bedroom suites, and a variety of floor...
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88 Floor plans available
8.3
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64 reviews
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64 reviews
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I really liked the staff. They can improve on taking time with the patient's appearance a little more. Making sure their hair is brushed every day.
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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7.6
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7.6
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14 reviews
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Loved Spring Arbor! They have been open long enough that everything goes smoothly. The staff is fantastic. They are very professional but also warm and friendly. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor to...
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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7.1
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32 reviews
7.1
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32 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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[name removed] is always there to help with a smile on her face. You can tell she enjoys helping the residents. We all appreciate [name removed], Christmas is coming and she deserves and has earned a special...
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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77 Floor plans available
5.7
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38 reviews
5.7
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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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6.5
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39 reviews
6.5
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39 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that they are very friendly, call me by name, and treat my wife with respect. The staff is great
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 Cambridge CrossingAt Cambridge Crossing, we believe the best care begins with meaningful connection. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, our 67-bed assisted living and memory care community offers personalized Assisted Living, specialized Memory Care, and flexible Respite...
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1.0
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1.0
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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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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 Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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.

Cost of independent living in Gloucester County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gloucester County is $4,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,490 per month.

Independent living costs in Gloucester County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Gloucester County, VA
$4,773/mo
$4,174/mo

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

Gloucester County, VA
$4,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Gloucester County, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,472/mo
Independent Living
$4,773/mo

Independent living costs in Gloucester County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,995/mo
Studio
$6,472/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,518/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Gloucester County 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: Gloucester County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGloucester County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,773/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$5,472/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,472/mo$5,448/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Gloucester County, VA:$4,773/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Gloucester County, VA:$5,472/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Gloucester County, VA:$5,472/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Gloucester County, VA, over time

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

Gloucester County, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Gloucester County, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gloucester County 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
Gloucester County, VA$4,299/mo$3,787/mo+13.5%
Virginia$3,577/mo$3,353/mo+6.7%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Gloucester County, VA
2024 average cost:$4,299/mo
2023 average cost:$3,787/mo
Percent change:+13.5%
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 Gloucester County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gloucester County

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

5.0
They are friendly and always willing to help. The staff is always there to help and answer questions. The facility is always clean.

The Hidenwood Community in Newport News, VA

4.9
The Hidenwood Community is great. I think it's a very kind place. I feel my father is very well taken care of. And the apartment is cute.

Gloucester County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gloucester County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gloucester County, 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 Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gloucester County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gloucester County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
91.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
91.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gloucester County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
91.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
83.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
91.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
91.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
83.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
91.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at The Reserve, Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gloucester County, Virginia. See full list of communities.

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

The best independent living facility near you in Gloucester County, Virginia is Verena at The Reserve. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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