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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City is a 130 bed assisted living community that emphasizes excellence in resident care while promoting dignity, respect and independence.  We offer services that are rarely offered in other communities, including an in-house physician, in-house psychiatrist, and a...
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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.
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, 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
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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Muddy Cross, VA

The average cost of senior living in Muddy Cross is $3,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muddy Cross, VA vs. nearby cities

Muddy Cross, VA
$3,979/mo
$3,561/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muddy Cross, VA vs. the state and national average

Muddy Cross, VA
$3,979/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muddy Cross vs. other types of senior living

$4,525/mo
Independent Living
$3,979/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Muddy Cross, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,774/mo
Studio
$5,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,037/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,596/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Muddy Cross over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Muddy Cross

Recent reviews for independent living in Muddy Cross

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

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Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

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I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

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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Muddy Cross independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muddy Cross independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muddy Cross, 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 Muddy Cross 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 Muddy Cross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muddy Cross, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Muddy Cross 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 Muddy Cross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muddy Cross, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muddy Cross 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 Muddy Cross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muddy Cross, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Bay Lake Community, Verena at The Reserve and Holiday Lighthouse Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muddy Cross, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 166 independent living facilities near Muddy Cross, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Muddy Cross, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe and Acclaim at East Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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