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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smithville, VA

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Photo of Colonial Harbor
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Colonial Harbor is more than a retirement facility. It is a community full of caring residents and staff. The residents are treated with dignity and like family. Colonial Harbor truly been a blessing to me...
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.
Colonial Harbor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, you'll enjoy our mild weather and all the fascinating destinations the surrounding region offers. We're right down the road from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, and...
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55 Floor plans available
9.0
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They just did landscaping around all the villas and the assisted living building. Very nice. Waiting on maintenance is still somewhat of a problem but better since they fired their maintenance head. 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.
Located in the tranquil region of Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, Commonwealth Assisted Living at Farnham lie on a very natural surrounding filled with peace. The senior community is situated a few miles from Warsaw town in the midst of a magnificent farmland. Surrounding amenities within the...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury
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1111 Floor plans available
8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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[name removed] was stellar and helped me tremendously. I can honestly say, "she showed me the way to find my wife a senior memory care unit" she is wonderful and I owe her my thanks. Everyone should use a...
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.
Sterling Care Harbor Point is an assisted living and memory care community located in the city of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. Our exquisite community is well placed in the region on the head of Wicomico River. The river offers many sights to see and activities to engage in. Thus,...
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77 Floor plans available
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6 reviews
8.5
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I've found the staff to be very attentive to my sister and, she has been adjusting very well to her new surroundings. I was familiar with the facility when it was The Heritage. I actually think this is the...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore has long been the area’spremier choice for retirement living for over 50 years. Our residents livecomfortably in the historic village of Onancock in their choice of a studio or one-bedroom suites. Residents enjoy three levels of care within the same...
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7.8
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34 reviews
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34 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that It doesn't smell bad. Staff is friendly and really seem to care. They know [name removed]. Food is very good.
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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence.  Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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44 Floor plans available
6.5
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The care services get a 5 but only because Mom had wonderful care from Hospice of VA (3, if only facility staff). Many activities were offered but Mom did not participate in many. I think that more staff...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House
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77 Floor plans available
5.7
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38 reviews
5.7
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38 reviews
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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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The ratio between residence and staff is very good. There spend alot of time with the residence. The staff is friendly and easy to work with and my loved one is well taken care of. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Poquoson, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a home-like...
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Smithville, VA

The average cost of senior living in Smithville is $4,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

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

Smithville, VA
$4,699/mo
$4,718/mo
$4,905/mo

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

Smithville, VA
$4,699/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,108/mo
Independent Living
$4,699/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,050/mo
Studio
$5,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,382/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Smithville 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: Smithville, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithville, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,699/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,025/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,108/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smithville, VA:$4,699/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Smithville, VA:$5,025/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smithville, VA:$5,108/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Smithville, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Smithville 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.

Smithville, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Smithville, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smithville 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
Smithville, VA$3,043/mo$2,877/mo+5.8%
Virginia$3,529/mo$3,327/mo+6.1%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Smithville, VA
2024 average cost:$3,043/mo
2023 average cost:$2,877/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,529/mo
2023 average cost:$3,327/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Smithville

Recent reviews for independent living in Smithville

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

5.0
They are friendly and always willing to help. The staff is always there to help and answer questions. The facility is always clean.

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore in Onancock, VA

4.6
They've been wonderful (despite my mother's inability to come to terms that she is where she needs to be. When it comes to the cleanliness I have no complaints. The staff members are angels. I probably should knock off one half point, but that would be unfair because they are understaffed. And ...
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Dominion Village at Poquoson

4.0
My wife is receiving good care at this community, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This is a good, safe community, and so far everything is working out well. I'm quite pleased with the staff, they have been helpful, and attentive. There are activities offered. The meals are well ...
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Smithville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithville, 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 Smithville 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 Smithville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithville, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithville 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 Smithville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smithville, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithville 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 Smithville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithville, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47%
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Colonial Harbor, Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham and Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smithville, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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