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Photo of Sunrise of Richmond
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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Each category gets a 5. We are so happy we connected with A Place for Mom. It helped us in connecting with places to visit and to find the best place for our love one. Everyone was and is so helpful,...
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 elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1212 Floor plans available
8.3
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73 reviews
8.3
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Very nice place with nice caregivers. Food in dining room is not great and not an abundance of activities. Overall a nice place but limited options for daily activities and food. Very friendly and helpful...
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 charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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My husband was there only a few days under Hospice. The staff was professional and kind. And took a lot of care during his last days. Hospice was good but the Brookdale staff took the lead. 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.
If you’ve reached the time in your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy life, then our community in the historic city of Midlothian, Va., is ready and waiting for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and...
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55 Floor plans available
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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 a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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My Mother has lived here for 2 years and even though a new Ownership group came in (Hill Valley) they have made some welcome changes to enhance the community even more! I live near by (Far West End, Short...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Cost of independent living in Lee, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lee is $3,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Lee, VA
$3,973/mo
$3,963/mo
$3,884/mo

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

Lee, VA
$3,973/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,005/mo
Independent Living
$3,973/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,114/mo
Studio
$4,710/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,096/mo

Senior living costs in Lee 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: Lee, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,973/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,947/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,005/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lee, VA:$3,973/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lee, VA:$4,947/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lee, VA:$5,005/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lee

Recent reviews for independent living in Lee

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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Lee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee, 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 Lee 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 Lee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee 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 Lee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee 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 Lee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe and Brookdale Midlothian are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Lee, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lee, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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