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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.
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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.
 Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community.  It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  It is only just west of the University of...
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice 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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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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Cost of independent living in Sheppards, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sheppards is $4,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,912 per month.

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

Sheppards, VA
$4,268/mo
$4,182/mo

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

Sheppards, VA
$4,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$5,184/mo
Independent Living
$4,268/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,565/mo
Studio
$5,467/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,385/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,087/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sheppards over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sheppards

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheppards

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

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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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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Sheppards independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppards independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppards, 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 Sheppards 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 Sheppards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.1%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheppards 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 Sheppards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppards 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 Sheppards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheppards, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.8%
46.8%
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Heritage Green and Daybreak, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Colonnades are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 73 independent living facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Sheppards, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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