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She's very happy and active within the community. For the most part they are very friendly and engaging. Only downside is there is a lot of turnover, from higher leadership to staff and sometimes poor...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Barrington at HioaksNestled on 12 stunning acres in Richmond, Virginia, The Barrington at Hioaks stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Williamsburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted Living,...
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My apartment, the grounds and layout, friendliness of the staff and residents, cost. Would I recommend the community to others? That would be their decision after seeing the place. I like it.
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.
Built in 1987, Heritage Oaks is an independent living retirement community located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. Just two blocks from outstanding medical facilities, Heritage Oaks is also conveniently near local shopping, dining, and entertainment. When the weather is nice, many of our...
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1. Overall experience 4- first impression was mostly positive and that didn't change over time 2. Cleanliness 4- building always appeared clean and unpleasant odors were usually minimal 3. Friendliness 4-...
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our Seaton Chesterfield community without having to leave your home!Seaton...
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My father-in-law seems to be happy there. They had a meeting to let us know how he was doing. It is a little cheaper than where he was before. He's in the memory care unit-they make sure they are up dressed...
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 Crossings at Bon Air is a 17.6-acre campus that features rental independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, memory care apartments and short stay respite living. Residents of our community enjoy extensive in unit amenities, such as full kitchens, washer/dryers and weekly...
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I really like it here. The staff is great and everything is handy I'm getting to know some of the other residents too. Lots of activities also.
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.
VIBRANT 55+ ALL-INCLUSIVE LIVING IN MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIAHARD HAT TOURS BEGIN MAY 1, 2024.We are excited to announce our newest 55+ living community: Lake Forest at Swift Creek! It is adjacent to the scenic Swift Creek Reservoir in the Harbour Pointe neighborhood of the Brandermill Community,...
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The staff was very helpful working remotely with us. I live out of state and the whole process was very easily handled via email and phone calls.
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.
Ginter Hall Assisted Living & Memory Care has been providing Quality Care at an Affordable Price to seniors in the Richmond Metropolitan area for well over 38+ years! Ginetr Hall, a local Family Owned community, is committed to enriching the lives of senior adults through top quality care...
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Your facility is in excellent condition but it was not the appropriate setting for my loved one who really needed hospice. Holiday Virginian is a very well maintained facility for independent functioning...
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.
The Virginian provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a charming, quiet area on the south side of Richmond, you'll enjoy a beautiful home conveniently located in the heart of the south. Residents have so much to explore in a state capital rich in...
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The management and staff were very accommodating to our situation. It was a bit of rush for us to get in there and it worked out really well. They were upfront about the costs and their capabilities to care...
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.
The Crossings at Ironbridge is a state-of-the-art community for seniors looking for the best in assisted living and memory care. Our spacious suites and apartments accommodate both your needs and your budget. Each suite features large, bright windows, ample storage and a large private bathroom....
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Thank you so much for all your help - so grateful. And your service was an absolute godsend. Made all the difference to us when my brother and I were in crisis mode needing to find respite care for [name...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at Chesterfield is an assisted living community serving individuals in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia. We're located within a few minutes of Collegiate School Aquatics Center, several specialty shops, various medical facilities and schools, as well as...
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AH has been a great place for my husband, who has dementia. The staff is very caring and I feel like he is safe there. PT has been great. His walking has improved considerably, and OT has done a great job...
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.
Auburn Hill at Swift Creek ReservoirSet against the serenity and stunning views of the Swift Creek Reservoir, Auburn Hill offers you a welcoming and comfortable environment where you can easily adapt, thrive and enjoy life—just like at home. Recently received OurHealth’s Gold award for “Best...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Lucy Corr and I visited her weekly. This facility was great. The staff were all very caring and helpful. Based on our experience, I would recommend Lucy Corr to...
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.
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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.
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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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.
The beautiful 2 Bedroom one-story cottage style apartments at Forest Creek are exclusively for seniors 55+. Free gas heat/ water and a wireless emergency response system are included in the two bedroom apartments. Forest Creek is conveniently located off Ironbridge Road with Chippenham Parkway...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
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: 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.
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Deerfield Estates, VA

The average cost of senior living in Deerfield Estates is $3,864 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

Independent living costs in Deerfield Estates, VA, vs. nearby cities

Deerfield Estates, VA
$3,864/mo
$3,884/mo
$3,922/mo

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

Deerfield Estates, VA
$3,864/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Deerfield Estates, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,855/mo
Independent Living
$3,864/mo

Independent living costs in Deerfield Estates, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,654/mo
Studio
$4,898/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,406/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,199/mo

Senior living costs in Deerfield Estates 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: Deerfield Estates, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeerfield Estates, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,864/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,773/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,855/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Deerfield Estates, VA:$3,864/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Deerfield Estates, VA:$4,773/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Deerfield Estates, VA:$4,855/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Deerfield Estates, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Deerfield Estates 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
Deerfield Estates, VA$2,973/mo$2,667/mo+11.5%
Virginia$3,577/mo$3,353/mo+6.7%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Deerfield Estates, VA
2024 average cost:$2,973/mo
2023 average cost:$2,667/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
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 Deerfield Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Deerfield 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

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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Deerfield Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deerfield Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deerfield 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 Deerfield 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 Deerfield Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deerfield Estates, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Deerfield 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 Deerfield Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deerfield Estates, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deerfield 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 Deerfield Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deerfield Estates, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
47%
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