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The cost of independent living in Bon Air is about $4,107 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 79 options. Read 1732 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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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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I had an opportunity to talk with someone the other day who was touring, and I told her I love it here and would recommend for anybody to come here. She should pack up her things and move right in! My...
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 Guardian Place is a senior housing community offering studio apartments and one and two bedroom apartment homes for active seniors in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Richmond is a town rife with American history and tradition. The stunning architecture, museums, and cobblestone streets...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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...
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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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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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 Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Madison House
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
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
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: 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: 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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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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.

Cost of independent living in Bon Air, VA

The average cost of senior living in Bon Air is $4,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,601 per month.

Independent living costs in Bon Air, VA, vs. nearby cities

Bon Air, VA
$4,107/mo
$4,114/mo
$4,156/mo

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

Bon Air, VA
$4,107/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Bon Air, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,140/mo
Independent Living
$4,107/mo

Independent living costs in Bon Air, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,644/mo
Studio
$5,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,746/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,139/mo

Senior living costs in Bon Air 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: Bon Air, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBon Air, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,107/mo$4,626/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,996/mo$5,448/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,140/mo$5,460/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Bon Air, VA:$4,107/mo
Virginia:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Bon Air, VA:$4,996/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Bon Air, VA:$5,140/mo
Virginia:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Bon Air, VA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Bon Air, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bon Air 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
Bon Air, VA$3,090/mo$2,812/mo+9.9%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bon Air, VA
2024 average cost:$3,090/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bon Air

Recent reviews for independent living in Bon Air

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and compassion of the staff at various communities. For example, at Aspire at West End, the staff are described as friendly and go the extra mile to help residents and their families. At The Barrington at Hioaks, staff members are reported to be attentive and ...
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Variety of activities and events. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at communities. For instance, at Heritage Oaks, the facility organizes social events, fitness classes, and cultural programs to keep residents engaged and active. At Chesterfield Heights, residents participate in daily activiti ...
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Quality dining experiences. Residents consistently remark on the quality of the food and dining experiences at their communities. At The Barclay at Tuckahoe, the meals are described as excellent, and the waitstaff in the dining area are prompt and kind. At Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House, while the food is averagely r ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces are frequently mentioned in reviews. At Discovery Village at the West End, the apartments are described as 'pretty good,' but the facilities could use some updating. At Aspire at West End, the apartments are kept clean and well-maintained, and the ...
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Access to local amenities. Communities are often praised for their convenient locations, providing easy access to local amenities. At Heritage Oaks, the facility is close to Chippenham Hospital, which is a plus for residents and their families. At Everleigh Short Pump, having a grocery store on site is considered a ma ...
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Sense of community and social connection. Residents appreciate the sense of community and social connection at their senior living facilities. At The Crossroads at Bon Air, residents are described as friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. At Legacy at Imperial Village, the Tenants' Association helps foster ...
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Bon Air independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bon Air independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bon Air, 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 Bon Air 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 Bon Air partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bon Air, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bon Air 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 Bon Air communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bon Air, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bon Air 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 Bon Air offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bon Air, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.5%
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Sunrise at Bon Air, Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air and The Crossroads at Bon Air are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bon Air, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Bon Air, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bon Air, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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