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The cost of independent living in Carsley is about $4,292 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 224 options. Read 4134 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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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
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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.
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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: 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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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
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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.
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
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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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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: 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.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
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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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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.
Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake.  We serve a private pay resident in a home environment.  Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health care...
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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Carsley, VA

The average cost of senior living in Carsley is $4,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, VA with an average of $3,630 per month.

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

Carsley, VA
$4,294/mo
$4,072/mo
$5,057/mo

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

Carsley, VA
$4,294/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$5,135/mo
Independent Living
$4,294/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,179/mo
Studio
$6,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,576/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,514/mo

Senior living costs in Carsley 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: Carsley, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarsley, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,294/mo$4,682/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$5,057/mo$5,511/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$5,135/mo$5,529/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Carsley, VA:$4,294/mo
Virginia:$4,682/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Carsley, VA:$5,057/mo
Virginia:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Carsley, VA:$5,135/mo
Virginia:$5,529/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Carsley, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carsley 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 Carsley, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carsley 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carsley, VA$3,422/mo$3,138/mo+9.1%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Carsley, VA
2024 average cost:$3,422/mo
2023 average cost:$3,138/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,360/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carsley

Recent reviews for independent living in Carsley

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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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

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents and staff at Verena at The Reserve. Newcomers are easily integrated into the community, creating a sense of belonging. Residents engage in social activities, making new friends and strengthening existing relationships.
Quality and varied meal options. Nutritious and delicious meals are a highlight for residents at various communities. Chefs often accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable and satisfying experiences. For instance, at Verena at The Reserve, the food choices are both diverse and app ...
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Considerate and helpful staff. Staff members at Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living frequently go above and beyond to support residents in their daily lives. They communicate effectively with families, ensuring that care needs are met. Their dedication and kindness make a significant difference in the lives of the seni ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Colonial Harbor offer a wide range of activities to keep residents actively engaged and socially connected. From gardening and fitness classes to outings and cultural events, there's always something new to explore.
Modern and clean facilities. Cleanliness is a top priority at Aspire at West End. The community offers modern and well-maintained living spaces, making residents feel comfortable and proud of their homes. Regular upgrades ensure that the facilities remain in excellent condition.
Thoughtful and accommodating management. Managers at Harmony at Oakbrooke are known for their thoughtful and accommodating approach. They are responsive to residents' needs, addressing concerns promptly and working to improve the community experience for all.
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Carsley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carsley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carsley, 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 Carsley 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 Carsley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carsley, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carsley 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 Carsley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carsley, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carsley 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 Carsley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carsley, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.5%
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