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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brays, VA
The cost of independent living in Brays is about $4,038 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 155 options. Read 2803 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: 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 would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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We chose The Atlantic at Twin Hickory Glen because of the price and availability. The apartments here are good size. It is in a very nice area with a lot of convenient things near by such as shopping,...
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.
Here at The Atlantic at Twin Hickory we offer distinctive retirement living in a great location. Just minutes from Short Pump Mall, you are located in the Heartbeat of Glen Allen. We have one bedroom with one bath apartments, and also two bedroom with two bath apartments...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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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.
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
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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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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: 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.
Enjoy carefree retirement living at The Arbors, an affordable senior apartment community for seniors 62 and better. This community boasts an excellent location near stores, churches, a senior center and two major hospitals. The city bus stops right in front and retail stores are within walking...
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I'am satisfied with my move to this community. So far everything has worked out very well for me since my move here. It is a nice community, and they do a great job with keeping the grounds, and the...
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.
Madonna House is a serene home for the active 55 + in the historic district of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. As a safe senior housing and supportive moral atmosphere, the Madonna House provides crucial life skills, counseling and motivation to the seniors wishing to enjoy a lifestyle...
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.
Enjoy carefree living to the fullest at Kings Crest, an affordable senior apartment community located in historic Fredericksburg. Situated in a wooded setting, Kings Crest offers one and two-bedroom apartments to adults 55+. Take advantage of free storage, eat-in kitchens, optional lake front...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
The Meadows at Salem Run, an affordable apartment community for seniors 62+, is minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and the historical attractions of the area: George Washington's birthplace, Chatam, Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg Battlefield, James Monroe Museum, Mary Washington College and...
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.
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: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Brays, VA
The average cost of senior living in Brays is $4,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,988 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brays, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brays, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brays vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Brays
Recent reviews for independent living in Brays
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
Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
4.1
If they could fix some of the issues my loved one has encountered, it would be very good. I picked this community because of the convience. The schedule was reliable. The weekday medicine was delivered on time during the day but the weekend staff didn't seem to be inadequate. There wasn't much ...
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Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming community environment. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at communities like Verena at The Reserve, where residents often make new friends and feel at home. Residents and staff greet each other with kindness and respect, creating a sense of camaraderie and unity.
Highly skilled and caring staff. Reviews for communities like The Barrington at Hioaks consistently praise the expertise and compassion of the staff, who go above and beyond to provide excellent care and support. Families express appreciation for the personal relationships developed between their loved ones and community care ...
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Wide range of on-site amenities and activities. Communities such as Aspire at West End offer an array of activities and amenities to keep residents engaged and entertained. These can include social events, fitness classes, hobbies, and outings to local attractions.
Healthy and delicious meals. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as noted in reviews for Harmony at Falls Run and The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring reside ...
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Thoughtful and responsive management. Communities like Jubilation demonstrate effective and communicative management, maintaining a clean and well-maintained living space while providing ongoing support and addressing any concerns promptly. Proactive communication with families keeps everyone informed and involved in their loved o ...
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Secure and convenient location. Ensuring safety and peace of mind is a priority for residents and their families, as highlighted in reviews for communities such as Legacy at Imperial Village. Well-lit buildings, on-site security, and conveniently located amenities contribute to a sense of security and ease for residents.
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Brays independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brays independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brays, 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 Brays 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 Brays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brays, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brays 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 Brays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brays, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brays 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 Brays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brays, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Verena at The Reserve and Southwinds 2 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brays, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 155 independent living facilities near Brays, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brays, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Verena at The Reserve and Sunrise at Bon Air. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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