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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia is $4,048, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Forksville area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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The staff is very quick in responding to questions and requests. They are friendly, respectful and personable with their interactions with patients.
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.
Do you have a loved one that needs special care? Are you beside yourself not knowing what to do? Is this a time when you are faced with a decision that you and your family find it hard to make? Hickory Hill living is located on the south side of Virgina and provides for the elderly and gives them...
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The staff are attentive and always update me about changes via email. They joke she's going to outlive them all. My mom has dementia and needs special care that is given at this center.
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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I am very pleased with the staff at Toney Rest Home. This is an Adult Rest Home in Oxford just 45 minutes outside of Raleigh, where your loved ones are provided safety, personal care, care coordination,...
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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My father is in the Coventry House Inn in Henderson, NC. Neither he nor my family could be happier. The staff made the transition very easy for him and they're spoiling him rotten!
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 support you need, with the independence you want.Coventry House Inn of Henderson is beautifully appointed, perfectly located, and moderately priced. Right next to Maria Parham, the area's premier hospital, as well as doctor’s offices and shopping centers, Coventry House Inn sits at the...
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The staff are very friendly and accommodating. But as is so common, there is an unfortunately high to staff ratio which leads to residents not having as much personalized attention as could be desired. But...
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.
In a home like setting, we provide the ideal solution for seniors who require some help with daily activities. Residents are able to live independently in their own suites while receiving the services they need from our well- trained and caring staff. Spring Oak at Petersburg offers three care...
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At Petersburg Home For Ladies they are very friendly. They made us feel welcome when she moved in. The only thing we had a problem was with nursing at one point. She did have high blood pressure and had to...
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.
For more than three generations we have been the preferred residence for women 62 and older who live in the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond. Why are we so highly regarded? Because our licensed...
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I can say that the new director [name removed] is nice, attentive, and strives to please. As well as [name removed], the sales & marketing. The aides usually assist the residents. The nurses are always at...
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 South Boston, is nestled near the southern border of Virginia. Located in Halifax County, we're close to various main highways as well as the Halifax Regional Hospital, various doctor's offices, churches, and entertainment locations. When you live on our spacious...
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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: 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.
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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: 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: 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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
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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.
Photo of Community Living at Its Best
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: 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.
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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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.
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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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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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.
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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 support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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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.
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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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Forksville, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $4,048 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
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Independent living costs in Forksville, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forksville 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 average 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
Forksville, VA$3,235/mo$3,231/mo+0.1%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Forksville, VA
2024 average cost:$3,235/mo
2023 average cost:$3,231/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forksville

Recent reviews for independent living in Forksville

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

Spring Oak at Petersburg

4.7
I am very pleased with Spring Oak at Petersburg, overall. It has taken my dad a while to get settled, but now he is. It is very nice to know that he is safe and taken care of. I would recommend this facility to others.

Forksville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forksville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forksville, 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 Forksville 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 Forksville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forksville, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Forksville 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 Forksville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forksville, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forksville 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 Forksville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forksville, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.9%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
46.5%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
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Hickory Hill Retirement Community, Alpha Magnolia Garden and Toney Rest Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forksville, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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