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10 Best Independent Living Communities in River Forest Shores, VA

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We moved Mom out about a year ago. I'm not in the loop any longer. We were in the independent side so I would say the Activities team was great. Apartments were a nice size. We had a studio but it was...
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.
As a resident of First Colonial Inn, you can take advantage of the refreshing outdoor campus by joining the gardening club, bird watching, or perfecting your putting on the private green. Take an afternoon stroll or just relax with a good friend on the terrace. Indoors the energy is contagious,...
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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.
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Staff was really friendly and helpful. It's a great place to live. Home environment based, safe and secure establishment. We are happy with the choice we made.
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.
Jamestown Commons is a senior housing community in the ocean-side city of Virginia Beach, VA. Our welcoming 55+ community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near the College Park Square Shopping Center and U.S. Highway 13, providing easy access to services, shopping and the nearby...
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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They are great! We are very happy with them. They are clean and friendly. And they do a good job taking care of my loved one. I can breathe easy at night knowing that he is well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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: 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.
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I absolutely recommend this property to other families that are looking into their options, without a doubt. It was a little adjustment for my father, but he thoroughly enjoys the facility there and the...
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.
Shepherd's Village at Park Avenue is an assisted living community located in Norfolk, Virginia. Our property offers several walking paths on a beautifully landscaped property within minutes of area medical centers, churches, shops, and restaurants. You'll enjoy customized care with outstanding...
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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.
At Greenbrier, you will find the retirement setting you have always wanted. In this senior apartment community, for adults 55+, you will be surrounded by friends and a maintenance-free environment. With roomy two-bedroom apartments, Greenbrier is located on Ring Road, adjacent to Greenbrier Mall....
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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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The community has been in the area for a very long time. The aesthetics don't have the newer decorations like new communities, and it is a little bit on the older side for decor. I believe they should have...
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.
If you are seeking a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide exceptional care and individualized attention to your loved one then look no further than Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We are sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and committed to extensive assisted...
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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: 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.
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.
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.
Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
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Cost of independent living in River Forest Shores, VA

The average cost of senior living in River Forest Shores is $3,887 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

Independent living costs in River Forest Shores, VA, vs. nearby cities

River Forest Shores, VA
$3,887/mo
$3,856/mo

Independent living costs in River Forest Shores, VA, vs. state and national averages

River Forest Shores, VA
$3,887/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in River Forest Shores, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,479/mo
Independent Living
$3,887/mo

Independent living costs in River Forest Shores, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,559/mo
Studio
$5,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,766/mo

Senior living costs in River Forest Shores 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: River Forest Shores, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Forest Shores, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,887/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,447/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,479/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
River Forest Shores, VA:$3,887/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
River Forest Shores, VA:$4,447/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
River Forest Shores, VA:$4,479/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in River Forest Shores, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in River Forest Shores 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
River Forest Shores, VA$3,423/mo$3,450/mo-0.8%
Virginia$3,577/mo$3,353/mo+6.7%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
River Forest Shores, VA
2024 average cost:$3,423/mo
2023 average cost:$3,450/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,577/mo
2023 average cost:$3,353/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 River Forest Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in River Forest Shores

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
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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Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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Overture Virginia Beach 62+ Apartment Homes

4.5
This is a beautiful community and well maintained. The staff seem to be very responsive. There are a lot activities available on site and they have gone virtual via Zoom due to the pandemic. This is a place I enjoy living.

River Forest Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Forest Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Forest Shores, 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 River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Forest Shores, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Forest Shores, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Forest Shores, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
47%
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