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The cost of independent living in Smiths Crossroads is about $4,247 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 145 options. Read 2613 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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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.
The Park at Ridgedale leaves nothing to be desired!Enjoy a renewed sense of freedom with maintenance free-living. Sit back and relax as you watch the evenings come to an end in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. For your convenience we are within walking distance of Martins grocery store and...
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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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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.
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 Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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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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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
Nestled in a quaint, private setting, Dunlop Farms Senior Apartment Community redefines active independent living for adults 55 and older. Two bedroom cottages are on one level and are clustered in courtyard neighborhoods. Residents enjoy a host of activities from raised gardening to potluck...
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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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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 Smiths Crossroads, VA

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Crossroads is $4,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,601 per month.

Independent living costs in Smiths Crossroads, VA, vs. nearby cities

Smiths Crossroads, VA
$4,247/mo
$4,235/mo
$4,551/mo

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

Smiths Crossroads, VA
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Smiths Crossroads, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,925/mo
Independent Living
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Smiths Crossroads, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,076/mo
Studio
$5,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,884/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,928/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,232/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths Crossroads 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: Smiths Crossroads, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths Crossroads, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,247/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,925/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,925/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Smiths Crossroads, VA:$4,247/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths Crossroads, VA:$5,925/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Smiths Crossroads, VA:$5,925/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Smiths Crossroads, VA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Smiths Crossroads, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smiths Crossroads 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiths Crossroads, VA$3,384/mo$3,013/mo+12.3%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Smiths Crossroads, VA
2024 average cost:$3,384/mo
2023 average cost:$3,013/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Smiths Crossroads

Recent reviews for independent living in Smiths Crossroads

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside 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

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.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse activities for independent seniors. Residents at various communities express appreciation for the wide range of activities catering to independent seniors. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, they offer craft classes, bus trips, and RUI university courses. At Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community, the property's newness and ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at senior living communities. Residents and families at The Barrington at Hioaks, Heritage Oaks, and Legacy at Imperial Village express appreciation for the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Beautiful and clean facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and attractiveness of senior living communities. Residents at The Barclay at Charlottesville, The Barclay at Tuckahoe, and Aspire at West End praise the facilities for their beauty and maintenance.
Accommodating to residents' unique needs. Families mention that communities are accommodating to the unique needs of their loved ones. For example, at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, the staff were willing to accommodate my mom's deteriorating condition by ensuring she could stay even if she required ...
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Engaging activities and programs. Residents enjoy engaging activities and programs at senior living communities. At The Barclay at Tuckahoe, they offer activities like craft classes and bingo. At Legacy at Imperial Village, residents appreciate the beautiful community and the ability to participate in various activities.
Excellent communication between staff and families. Effective communication between staff and families is a common theme in positive reviews. Families at The Barclay at Charlottesville and The Barclay at Tuckahoe praise the staff for their responsiveness and willingness to address concerns promptly.
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Smiths Crossroads independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Crossroads independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Crossroads, 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 Smiths Crossroads 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 Smiths Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Crossroads, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Crossroads 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 Smiths Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Crossroads, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Crossroads 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 Smiths Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Crossroads, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.4%
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Sunrise of Richmond, Heritage Green Hanover and The Compass at Springdale Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smiths Crossroads, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 145 independent living facilities near Smiths Crossroads, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Smiths Crossroads, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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