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The cost of independent living in James River Estates is about $4,138 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 1557 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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Our of all the communities in the area we had looked at, Tuckahoe Pines is newer and everything seems very clean and they offer great amenities. There is staff on site if your loved one needs assistance. We...
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.
Tuckahoe Pines, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Patterson Avenue in Richmond. We look forward to opening brand new Summer of 2021! Tuckahoe Pines will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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There are a small number of apartments at Anthology, so my 91 year old mother has been able to make friends quickly. She is not overwhelmed. The staff is caring and willing to do extras for the residents. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Congratulations! You’ve come a long way, but you have more goals to set, more passions to pursue, and more dreams to realize. Let us be the first to welcome you to the best part of your active adult life, Everleigh Short Pump. Everleigh Short Pump is a haven for 55+ active adult living located...
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My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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.
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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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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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.
The Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...
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This is an outstanding facility. The sales staff and service staff our customer friendly. The facility is beautiful.
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.
The Pemberton at University Park provides an independent living community to those interested in making Richmond, VA their home. This community offers a great place to live in a location that provides much to do and see. Richmond provides residents and guests with opportunities to visit the...
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy carefree retirement living at The Arbors, an affordable senior apartment community for seniors 62 and better. This community boasts an excellent location near stores, churches, a senior center and two major hospitals. The city bus stops right in front and retail stores are within walking...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in James River Estates, VA
The average cost of senior living in James River Estates is $4,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in James River Estates, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in James River Estates
Recent reviews for independent living in James River Estates
Shalom Parkside Senior Living 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
Chesterfield Heights in Midlothian, VA
5.0
It takes special people who have a gift for serving others and being patient with the elderly to work there! I have seen how management deals with each one with dignity and respect and kindness, even when residents have not spoken kindly to them! They are welcoming and attentive! [Name removed], ...
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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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and approachability of staff members at various communities. For example, at Chesterfield Heights, residents praise the staff for their sensitivity and attentiveness. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the staff's friendliness is a notable feature, ...
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Engaging activities and outings. Reviews often highlight the variety and quality of activities offered, with residents appreciating the opportunities to learn new skills and socialize. At The Barrington at Hioaks, residents enjoy the beautifully renovated community and the phenomenal activities, while at The Westmont at Shor ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are frequently mentioned as important factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House, the facility is described as beautiful and well-kept, while at Heritage Oaks, the staff ensure that everything is clean and the facilit ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Aspire at West End, residents appreciate the excellent meals and the staff's flexibility in accommodating dietary restrictions. At The Barrington at Hioaks, the food is described as delicious and the ...
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Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the sense of community and the caring nature of the staff and residents. At Aspire at West End, residents find comfort in the support and engagement of the community, while at The Crossroads at Bon Air, communication and advocacy are encouraged. At The Barrington at Hio ...
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Flexible and understanding management. Residents and their families appreciate the understanding and accommodating nature of the management at their communities. At Heritage Oaks, the admissions director's initial statement about future rent was corrected, and at Virginian, the staff's flexibility in offering resources and servic ...
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James River Estates independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in James River Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in James River Estates, 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 James River Estates 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 James River Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.2%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
47.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in James River Estates 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 James River Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
James River Estates, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in James River Estates 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 James River Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.6%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.9%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Aspire at West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near James River Estates, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 52 independent living facilities near James River Estates, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in James River Estates, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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