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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bensley, VA
The cost of independent living in Bensley is about $4,044 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 813 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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22 reviews
My father is I memory care and I think the aides do the best they can but they are understaffed, especially on the weekends. Their philosophy is to let the patients do their thing, whether it be up all...
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 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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I can't recommend this place enough. The staff is friendly, responsive, and dedicated to caring for their residents. The facility is well-maintained. Having my loved ones here has been a blessing and a...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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246 reviews
The community is always pleasant to visits, front office staff and nursing staff are always so welcoming. Residents seem happy and busy with frequent activities in building, I would place a family member...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Barrington at HioaksNestled on 12 stunning acres in Richmond, Virginia, The Barrington at Hioaks stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Williamsburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted Living,...
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MY wife was at Ginter Hall South from [date removed] to [date removed]. As indicated above, my wife was well taken care of. The staff was friendly from day one. During her staff the staff was very attentive...
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.
Ginter Hall Assisted Living & Memory Care has been providing Quality Care at an Affordable Price to seniors in the Richmond Metropolitan area for well over 38+ years! Ginetr Hall, a local Family Owned community, is committed to enriching the lives of senior adults through top quality care...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Lucy Corr and I visited her weekly. This facility was great. The staff were all very caring and helpful. Based on our experience, I would recommend Lucy Corr to...
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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54 reviews
Heritage Oaks is great on the sales end, not so good about after sale contracts. The daytime staff is great, as well the activities director. For value for cost, it's good but not great.
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.
Heritage Oaks is an independent living retirement community located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. Just two blocks from outstanding medical facilities, Heritage Oaks is also conveniently near local shopping, dining, and entertainment.When the weather is nice, many of our residents choose to...
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79 reviews
Minimal "issues" overall. Of course everyone/every place should never rest on their laurels. We are never perfect. So we should strive to always improve. I liked that they did Teepa Snow dementia training...
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our Seaton Chesterfield community without having to leave your home!Seaton...
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6 reviews
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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50 reviews
Stay engaged, the squeaky wheel gets the grease in terms of care. My brother spent 6-7 months on the memory care floor. Great staff but not a great place to be. He is now placed in a private home on DD...
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.
The Crossings at Bon Air is a 17.6-acre campus that features rental independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, memory care apartments and short stay respite living. Residents of our community enjoy extensive in unit amenities, such as full kitchens, washer/dryers and weekly...
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8.2
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29 reviews
The regular staff make sure they make you feel like family as much as possible. Every one has been supportive and helpful. I would definitely recommend The Crossings at Ironbridge 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.
The Crossings at Ironbridge is a state-of-the-art community for seniors looking for the best in assisted living and memory care. Our spacious suites and apartments accommodate both your needs and your budget. Each suite features large, bright windows, ample storage and a large private bathroom....
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7.9
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65 reviews
The care has been OK for my father. There is a lot of staff turnover, which is a little alerting but overall, I think the quality has stayed the same. We picked them because of the cost and location.
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 Virginian provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a charming, quiet area on the south side of Richmond, you'll enjoy a beautiful home conveniently located in the heart of the south. Residents have so much to explore in a state capital rich in...
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The staff that I’ve met so far does a good job in providing all my needs. By being a new complex there are some things they are working on. It’s a nice and pleasant neighborhood and the people I’ve met so...
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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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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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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162 reviews
The windows need to replaced badly and hallways and resident door's need painting immediately. The halls smell awful. It's not a bad community at all but for the price they are paying these things should be...
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.
LEGACY AT IMPERIAL VILLAGE, UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, WELCOMES YOU. MILLIONS IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS.LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST BEGINS AT LEGACY AT IMPERIAL PLAZA. Nestled among the quiet neighborhoods of Richmond, our community provides an active, engaged lifestyle. Our...
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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...
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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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.
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
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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
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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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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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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 Bensley, VA
The average cost of senior living in Bensley is $4,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bensley, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bensley, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bensley, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bensley
Recent reviews for independent living in Bensley
Brookdale Midlothian
5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Unclean living environments. Several reviews highlight issues with the cleanliness and maintenance of various facilities, including broken elevators, unsanitary conditions in some apartments, and infestations of pests such as bed bugs and roaches. At Legacy at Imperial Village and Holiday Virginian, residents and famili ...
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Lack of transparency and communication. Several residents and families mentioned challenges with clear and honest communication from community staff. At Legacy at Imperial Village, a resident reported being misled by the salesperson regarding the cost of living there, while others at Heritage Oaks and Holiday Virginian voiced fr ...
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High staff turnover and inadequate training. Reviews from multiple communities mentioned the need for better staffing and training to ensure consistent, quality care for residents. At Legacy at Imperial Village, one resident noted that the departure of a compassionate employee led to difficulties with other staff, while Heritage Oaks a ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Despite challenges with other areas of care, some residents and families appreciated the range of activities offered at their communities. At Holiday Virginian, one resident expressed gratitude for the opportunities to attend events and socialize, while Heritage Oaks mentioned the enjoyment ...
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Reasonable pricing and value for money. A few reviews noted the affordability of their chosen community compared to other options. At The Crossroads at Bon Air, a family felt the Crossroads at Bon Air provided good value despite not being as upscale as some competitors, while Heritage Oaks praised Heritage Oaks for being a good de ...
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Effective and welcoming staff. Several reviews highlighted the importance of caring, competent staff in creating a positive living experience. At The Barrington at Hioaks, a team member's dedication and friendliness made a significant impact on a resident's happiness, while Holiday Virginian mentioned the helpfulness and ...
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Bensley independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bensley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bensley, 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 Bensley 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 Bensley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bensley, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bensley 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 Bensley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bensley, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bensley 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 Bensley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Aspire at West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bensley, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Bensley, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bensley, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Westmont at Short Pump Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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