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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Woodhaven Shores, VA

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zipAveragecost: $3,508

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66 Floor plans available
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Though we never moved Dad to Heritage Green Hanover as he was hospitalized and died last year, the staff we interacted with at Heritage Green was friendly and professional. I recommend the facility to others
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.
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Woodhaven Shores, VA

The average cost of senior living in Woodhaven Shores is $3,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,121 per month.

Independent living costs in Woodhaven Shores, VA, vs. nearby cities

Woodhaven Shores, VA
$3,508/mo
$3,454/mo

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

Woodhaven Shores, VA
$3,508/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,876/mo
Independent Living
$3,508/mo

Independent living costs in Woodhaven Shores, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,798/mo
Studio
$5,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,950/mo

Senior living costs in Woodhaven 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: Woodhaven Shores, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodhaven Shores, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,508/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,444/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,876/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Woodhaven Shores, VA:$3,508/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Woodhaven Shores, VA:$4,444/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Woodhaven Shores, VA:$4,876/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodhaven Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodhaven Shores

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.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Woodhaven Shores independent living services and amenities

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

Heritage Green, Sandston Plateau Retirement Community and Darby House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodhaven Shores, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Woodhaven Shores, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Woodhaven Shores, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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