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Everything is set up for the comfort and support of the residents to include the apartments, the lobby and dining areas, the great food, the caring and supportive staff, and the friendly residents who...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at the Reserve!Nestled just minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community’s gourmet dining, social activities, and lush tree-filled grounds are sure to impress. Our all-inclusive...
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They have excellent staff. The facilities are good. I would recommend it to others who are needing to find memory care for their loved one.
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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What we like the most about the community is just everything and we would most definitely recommend Brighter Living to other families based on the experience so far. There's not one quality that is better...
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 really liked the staff. They can improve on taking time with the patient's appearance a little more. Making sure their hair is brushed every day.
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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I went to visit a friend who just moved into Cambridge Crossing. She is very happy living there and feels well taken care of. The administrative staff stopped by my friend's room to check on her. I could...
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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[name removed] is always there to help with a smile on her face. You can tell she enjoys helping the residents. We all appreciate [name removed], Christmas is coming and she deserves and has earned a special...
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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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 have not had a negative situation at Dunlop House. Much better run facility than [name removed]. My mother is happy and well taken care of.
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 Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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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.
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...
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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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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...
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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: 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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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...

Cost of independent living in Fort Powhatan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Powhatan is $4,007 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Powhatan, VA, vs. nearby cities

Fort Powhatan, VA
$4,007/mo
$4,178/mo
$3,454/mo

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

Fort Powhatan, VA
$4,007/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Powhatan, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,746/mo
Independent Living
$4,007/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Powhatan, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,935/mo
Studio
$6,190/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,267/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Powhatan 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: Fort Powhatan, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Powhatan, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,007/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,746/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Powhatan, VA:$4,007/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Powhatan, VA:$4,628/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Powhatan, VA:$4,746/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Powhatan, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Powhatan 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
Fort Powhatan, VA$4,240/mo$3,787/mo+11.9%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fort Powhatan, VA
2024 average cost:$4,240/mo
2023 average cost:$3,787/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
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 Fort Powhatan

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Powhatan

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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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.

Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg

4.1
We chose Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg because of the location, meal plan flexibility and outdoor space. I would definitely recommend this facility to those looking for retirement living!

Fort Powhatan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Powhatan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Powhatan, 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 Fort Powhatan 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 Fort Powhatan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Powhatan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Powhatan 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 Fort Powhatan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Powhatan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Powhatan 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 Fort Powhatan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Powhatan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
47%
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