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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tappahannock, VA

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The cost of independent living in Tappahannock is about $4,301 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 152 options. Read 3104 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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Photo of Bay Aging
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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It has been overall positive. We picked this community because it was the only option, and it was affordable. I would recommend to others.
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.
Welcome home to Lexington Park Adult Community. We are an affordable apartment community for senior' 55 years of age and older. Our community consists of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom 1 baths, and 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment units. Whether you want to take a swim in our indoor heated pool or just relax...
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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Photo of Humphrey's Retirement Home
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.
Photo of DLM Palace Rest Home
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.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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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: 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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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I had an opportunity to talk with someone the other day who was touring, and I told her I love it here and would recommend for anybody to come here. She should pack up her things and move right in! My...
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 Guardian Place is a senior housing community offering studio apartments and one and two bedroom apartment homes for active seniors in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Richmond is a town rife with American history and tradition. The stunning architecture, museums, and cobblestone streets...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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: 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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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 Tappahannock, VA

The average cost of senior living in Tappahannock is $4,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $3,257 per month.

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

Tappahannock, VA
$4,301/mo
$4,070/mo
$3,257/mo

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

Tappahannock, VA
$4,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

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

$5,399/mo
Independent Living
$4,301/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,066/mo
Studio
$5,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,522/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,305/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,567/mo

Senior living costs in Tappahannock 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: Tappahannock, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTappahannock, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,301/mo$4,621/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living$5,218/mo$5,445/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$5,399/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Tappahannock, VA:$4,301/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Tappahannock, VA:$5,218/mo
Virginia:$5,445/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Tappahannock, VA:$5,399/mo
Virginia:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Tappahannock, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Tappahannock 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 Tappahannock, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tappahannock 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
Tappahannock, VA$3,545/mo$3,293/mo+7.7%
Virginia$3,577/mo$3,353/mo+6.7%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Tappahannock, VA
2024 average cost:$3,545/mo
2023 average cost:$3,293/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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 Tappahannock

Recent reviews for independent living in Tappahannock

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.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming resident community. Many reviews mention the warmth and camaraderie among residents and their ability to make new friends. At Verena at The Reserve, residents have formed strong bonds and enjoy engaging in activities together, such as card games, movie nights, and outings to local attractions.
Plentiful and varied programming. Activities are a popular feature among residents, with many communities offering a wide range of choices for residents to participate in. For instance, at Harmony at Falls Run, activities include art classes, fitness programs, gardening workshops, and spiritual gatherings.
Attentive and compassionate staff. Staff are praised for their attentiveness and dedication to residents' needs. At Harmony at Waldorf, several reviews mention the staff's ability to go above and beyond to ensure residents receive the care they need, and their kindness and friendliness are noted as well.
Well-appointed apartments and common areas. Apartments and common areas are mentioned as being clean, modern, and well-maintained. For example, at Virginian, residents appreciate the upgraded kitchen appliances and spacious bathrooms.
Accessible and convenient location. Residents appreciate the easy access to essential services and amenities, such as grocery stores, hospitals, and transportation. Community Aspire at West End is located near public parks and a senior center, making it a popular choice for those seeking an active lifestyle.
Excellent dining options. Dining experiences are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Meals are often described as delicious, varied, and accommodating to dietary needs. For example, at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, residents enjoy the diverse menu offerings and the ability to make special ...
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Tappahannock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tappahannock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tappahannock, 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 Tappahannock 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 Tappahannock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tappahannock, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.4%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tappahannock 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 Tappahannock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tappahannock, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tappahannock 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 Tappahannock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tappahannock, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
41%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
46.4%
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