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Photo of Sunrise of Richmond
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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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Friendly atmosphere, felt like a family, other residents were so nice to Dad and us, the staff was with us to the end - some staff came in to pay their respects when Dad passed away. We appreciated their...
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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I really like it here. The staff is great and everything is handy I'm getting to know some of the other residents too. Lots of activities also.
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.
VIBRANT 55+ ALL-INCLUSIVE LIVING IN MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIAHARD HAT TOURS BEGIN MAY 1, 2024.We are excited to announce our newest 55+ living community: Lake Forest at Swift Creek! It is adjacent to the scenic Swift Creek Reservoir in the Harbour Pointe neighborhood of the Brandermill Community,...
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Very expensive and you have to supply everything, even your own toliet paper. It was a great place but it was very expensive. Only used for respite care for two weeks but paid for whole month. Don't know how...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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Meals and dining is a 3 because of the issues with staff and supply. Activities is a 3 because of the issues with bus or driver. Staff was helpful and friendly. There were issues with getting the cable to...
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.
We believe that Chesterfield Heights is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Chesterfield Heights, our management teams live on-site, and...
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The staff was very helpful working remotely with us. I live out of state and the whole process was very easily handled via email and phone calls.
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.
Ginter Hall Assisted Living & Memory Care has been providing Quality Care at an Affordable Price to seniors in the Richmond Metropolitan area for well over 38+ years! Ginetr Hall, a local Family Owned community, is committed to enriching the lives of senior adults through top quality care...
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77 Floor plans available
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1. 4. Would be a 5 but our salesman resigned shortly after my brother moved in and we were not transitioned to a new liaison before he left. He was wonderful! 2. Very clean and inviting 3. Staff was very...
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.
Morningside at Bellgrade sets the stage for our residents to increase their quality of life. Our excellent program offers a balanced nutritional plan, which complements the medication management delivery plan. When the health of an individual is viewed, diet and medications go together. When they...
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AH has been a great place for my husband, who has dementia. The staff is very caring and I feel like he is safe there. PT has been great. His walking has improved considerably, and OT has done a great job...
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.
Auburn Hill at Swift Creek ReservoirSet against the serenity and stunning views of the Swift Creek Reservoir, Auburn Hill offers you a welcoming and comfortable environment where you can easily adapt, thrive and enjoy life—just like at home. Recently received OurHealth’s Gold award for “Best...
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I liked that the weekday staff had low turnover. In general weekday staff was better/more helpful and knowledgeable than weekend staff.
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.
Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living opened in 2007 with a variety of apartments ranging from studios, different styles of one bedroom/living room suites, and two bedroom apartments. We are a single level building in a lovely residential neighborhood on a quiet street but still...
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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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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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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.
The Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...

Cost of independent living in Pilkinton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Pilkinton is $3,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Pilkinton, VA
$3,916/mo
$3,884/mo
$3,922/mo

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

Pilkinton, VA
$3,916/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,967/mo
Independent Living
$3,916/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,139/mo
Studio
$4,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,400/mo

Senior living costs in Pilkinton 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: Pilkinton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePilkinton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,916/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,935/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,967/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pilkinton, VA:$3,916/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pilkinton, VA:$4,935/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pilkinton, VA:$4,967/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 Pilkinton

Recent reviews for independent living in Pilkinton

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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Pilkinton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pilkinton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pilkinton, 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 Pilkinton 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 Pilkinton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pilkinton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pilkinton 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 Pilkinton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pilkinton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pilkinton 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 Pilkinton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pilkinton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Lake Forest at Swift Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pilkinton, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Pilkinton, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Pilkinton, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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