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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Varina, VA

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Photo of The Compass at Springdale Park
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Lots of fun activities are offered by the management that allow you to get to know your neighbors. I have made some good friends and have found a girlfriend. If you want a good community experience, move...
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 RICHMOND, VIRGINIAWelcome to The Compass at Springdale Park a BRAND NEW ALL-INCLUSIVE ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY IN EASTERN HENRICO, for ACTIVE 55+ ADULTS who want to upgrade their lifestyle while downsizing their hassle. Our BRAND-NEW MIXED-USE COMMUNITY in...
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Thank you so much for all your help - so grateful. And your service was an absolute godsend. Made all the difference to us when my brother and I were in crisis mode needing to find respite care for [name...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at Chesterfield is an assisted living community serving individuals in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia. We're located within a few minutes of Collegiate School Aquatics Center, several specialty shops, various medical facilities and schools, as well as...
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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.
Now a non-smoking community! Darby House offers quality living exclusively for seniors 62 and over, who are seeking convenience and a sense of community. Located less than 2 miles from downtown Richmond in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there are panoramic skyline views as well as a wooded...
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The office staff were so helpful. They helped me get my mom into a senior apt. there. She loves living in her new apt. The residence are all very friendly and kind to my mom. She has had a very positive...
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.
Sandston Plateau is the finest independent senior living facility located near Richmond International Airport. The community features 1 and 2 bedroom garden style apartments. Each unit comes with range, refrigerator, dishwasher, central air, garbage disposal, wall to wall carpeting, emergency...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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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
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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, 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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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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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.
The beautiful 2 Bedroom one-story cottage style apartments at Forest Creek are exclusively for seniors 55+. Free gas heat/ water and a wireless emergency response system are included in the two bedroom apartments. Forest Creek is conveniently located off Ironbridge Road with Chippenham Parkway...
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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 Park at Ridgedale leaves nothing to be desired!Enjoy a renewed sense of freedom with maintenance free-living. Sit back and relax as you watch the evenings come to an end in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. For your convenience we are within walking distance of Martins grocery store and...
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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.
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.
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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
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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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Varina, VA

The average cost of senior living in Varina is $3,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Varina, VA
$3,922/mo
$3,922/mo
$3,454/mo

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

Varina, VA
$3,922/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,917/mo
Independent Living
$3,922/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,612/mo
Studio
$5,323/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,135/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,495/mo

Senior living costs in Varina 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: Varina, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVarina, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,922/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,826/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,917/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Varina, VA:$3,922/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Varina, VA:$4,826/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Varina, VA:$4,917/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Varina

Recent reviews for independent living in Varina

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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Varina independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Varina independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Varina, 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 Varina 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 Varina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Varina, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Varina 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 Varina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Varina, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Varina 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 Varina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Varina, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Compass at Springdale Park, Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield and Darby House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Varina, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 25 independent living facilities near Varina, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Varina, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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