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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walkerton, VA

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The cost of independent living in Walkerton is about $4,556 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 270 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 Heritage Green Hanover
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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9.7
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Though we never moved Dad to Heritage Green Hanover as he was hospitalized and died last year, the staff we interacted with at Heritage Green was friendly and professional. I recommend the facility to others
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.
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
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Photo of The Compass at Springdale Park
2020 Photos available
9.7
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6 reviews
9.7
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6 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
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Lots of fun activities are offered by the management that allow you to get to know your neighbors. I have made some good friends and have found a girlfriend. If you want a good community experience, move...
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.
VIBRANT 55+ ALL-INCLUSIVE LIVING IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIAWelcome to The Compass at Springdale Park a BRAND NEW ALL-INCLUSIVE ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY IN EASTERN HENRICO, for ACTIVE 55+ ADULTS who want to upgrade their lifestyle while downsizing their hassle. Our BRAND-NEW MIXED-USE COMMUNITY in...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham
66 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
33%
3 star
6%
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They just did landscaping around all the villas and the assisted living building. Very nice. Waiting on maintenance is still somewhat of a problem but better since they fired their maintenance head. I would...
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.
Located in the tranquil region of Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, Commonwealth Assisted Living at Farnham lie on a very natural surrounding filled with peace. The senior community is situated a few miles from Warsaw town in the midst of a magnificent farmland. Surrounding amenities within the...
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1818 Photos available
9.2
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25 reviews
9.2
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25 reviews
5 star
60%
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28%
3 star
8%
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They need a bigger gym and an exercise program . I wish they served dinner as well as just breakfast and lunch. Staff are pleasant and facility is attractive and we'll maintained.
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.
You’ll love coming home to your independent living, garden apartment in Verena at the Glen. Our grounds are brimming with butterflies and hummingbirds. From chef-prepared meals to housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, and exciting social activities, we take care of everything so you...
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Photo of Sancerre Atlee Station
1313 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
25%
3 star
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, everyone is very nice, enough activities to keep you as busy as you want to be.
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.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
8.3
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36 reviews
8.3
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36 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
28%
3 star
19%
2 star
6%
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8%
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She loves the food, the entertainment on Fridays and Tuesdays, and the new friends she has made. She enjoys her lovely, spacious, apartment. When we have had questions the staff have been very responsive.
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 The Harmony Collection at HanoverBRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living!Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at The Harmony Collection at...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care
1212 Photos available
2424 Floor plans available
7.4
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70 reviews
7.4
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70 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
23%
3 star
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2 star
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The staff went above and beyond to provide attentive care, even during the admission process. The director of nursing [name removed] noticed a UTI that had been missed/ignore by his hospice. When we...
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 The Harmony Collection at HanoverAssisted Living and Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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Photo of Sandston Plateau Retirement Community
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5 star
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3 star
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The office staff were so helpful. They helped me get my mom into a senior apt. there. She loves living in her new apt. The residence are all very friendly and kind to my mom. She has had a very positive...
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.
Sandston Plateau is the finest independent senior living facility located near Richmond International Airport. The community features 1 and 2 bedroom garden style apartments. Each unit comes with range, refrigerator, dishwasher, central air, garbage disposal, wall to wall carpeting, emergency...
Photo of Northern Neck Senior Care Community
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
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3 star
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We really like that the resident's care levels are lower so they are able to house more people and most of the staff members are really nice. They could have a few more nurses or aids over the weekends. 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.
In the heart of Warsaw, Northern Neck Senior Care Community, provides a full continuum of compassionate and excellent care.Formerly part of the Riverside Health System, under new ownership, the facility was infused with clinical and operational enhancements to take our care and service to the...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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.
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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.
Photo of Rita Heavenly Adult Care
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.
Photo of Bay Aging
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.
Photo of Fairmount House
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 Walkerton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Walkerton is $4,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $3,257 per month.

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

Walkerton, VA
$4,556/mo

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

Walkerton, VA
$4,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$5,564/mo
Independent Living
$4,556/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,697/mo
Studio
$6,980/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,073/mo

Senior living costs in Walkerton 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: Walkerton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalkerton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,556/mo$4,616/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,858/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,564/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Walkerton, VA:$4,556/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Walkerton, VA:$4,858/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Walkerton, VA:$5,564/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Walkerton, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walkerton 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
Walkerton, VA$3,958/mo$3,694/mo+7.1%
Virginia$3,353/mo$3,263/mo+2.8%
National$3,169/mo$3,006/mo+5.4%
Walkerton, VA
2024 average cost:$3,958/mo
2023 average cost:$3,694/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,353/mo
2023 average cost:$3,263/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Walkerton

Recent reviews for independent living in Walkerton

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.

The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA

3.6
My loved one was previously a resident at The Harmony at Hanover. Improvement with housekeeping was needed, due to staff turnover. The meals were mediocre. The monthly rent fee increase was ridiculous! I would only recommend The Harmony at Hanover if they improved the issues mentioned above.

The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mechanicsville, VA

5.0
Harmony Collection facility was clean and cheerful. Staff attentive and caring. Fortunately my mom is back home and living independently for the time being but would consider Harmony Collection again if she needs it.

Walkerton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walkerton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walkerton, 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 Walkerton 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 Walkerton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walkerton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Walkerton 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 Walkerton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walkerton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walkerton 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 Walkerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walkerton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Heritage Green Hanover, The Compass at Springdale Park and Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walkerton, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Walkerton, Virginia. See the full list.

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