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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...
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: 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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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
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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.
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument AvenueSubhead: Senior Living in Richmond, VA“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” Those are the words that stand behind the promise wemake to both you and your family every day at Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument Avenue.Located in the heart of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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I had an opportunity to talk with someone the other day who was touring, and I told her I love it here and would recommend for anybody to come here. She should pack up her things and move right in! My...
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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 Guardian Place is a senior housing community offering studio apartments and one and two bedroom apartment homes for active seniors in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Richmond is a town rife with American history and tradition. The stunning architecture, museums, and cobblestone streets...

Cost of independent living in Murdocks, VA

The average cost of senior living in Murdocks is $3,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Murdocks, VA
$3,826/mo
$3,747/mo

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

Murdocks, VA
$3,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,601/mo
Independent Living
$3,826/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,271/mo
Studio
$5,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,398/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Murdocks over time

Murdocks, VAVA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Murdocks

Recent reviews for independent living in Murdocks

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

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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Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

Murdocks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murdocks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murdocks, 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 Murdocks 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 Murdocks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murdocks, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Murdocks 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 Murdocks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murdocks, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murdocks 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 Murdocks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murdocks, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
46.8%
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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Dunlop House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murdocks, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 106 independent living facilities near Murdocks, Virginia. See the full list.

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