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The cost of independent living in Smithfield is about $4,025 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 706 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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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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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.
You'll find comfort, elegance, and convenience at one of Suffolk's successful apartment communities, available to those 55 or better. You'll be just steps away from shopping, medical offices, restaurants, churches and even a hospital! The Commons at Centerbrooke Apartment Homes combines all the...
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Cost of independent living in Smithfield, VA

The average cost of senior living in Smithfield is $4,025 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,490 per month.

Independent living costs in Smithfield, VA, vs. nearby cities

Smithfield, VA
$4,025/mo
$3,615/mo

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

Smithfield, VA
$4,025/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

Independent living costs in Smithfield, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,598/mo
Independent Living
$4,025/mo

Independent living costs in Smithfield, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,321/mo
Studio
$5,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,472/mo

Senior living costs in Smithfield 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: Smithfield, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithfield, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,025/mo$4,621/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living$4,602/mo$5,444/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,598/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Smithfield, VA:$4,025/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Smithfield, VA:$4,602/mo
Virginia:$5,444/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Smithfield, VA:$4,598/mo
Virginia:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Smithfield, VA, over time

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

Smithfield, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Smithfield, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smithfield 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
Smithfield, VA$3,286/mo$2,675/mo+22.8%
Virginia$3,529/mo$3,327/mo+6.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Smithfield, VA
2024 average cost:$3,286/mo
2023 average cost:$2,675/mo
Percent change:+22.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,529/mo
2023 average cost:$3,327/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Smithfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Smithfield

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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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.

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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Smithfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithfield, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithfield 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 Smithfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smithfield, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithfield 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 Smithfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithfield, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
46.4%
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