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The cost of independent living in Cedar Level is about $3,704 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 131 options.

Read 3303 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Midlothian and Mechanicsville.

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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.
At Silver Hill, you will find everything that makes for a comfortable home. Besides a convenient location and quiet surroundings, you will enjoy friendly neighbors, planned social events and a caring, service oriented staff that knows how to attend to the special wishes of adults 55 and better. ...
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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
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
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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
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 Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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Cost of independent living in Cedar Level, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cedar Level is $3,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hopewell, VA with an average of $3,704 per month.

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

Cedar Level, VA
$3,704/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Level, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,013/mo
Independent Living
$3,704/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Level, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,269/mo
Studio
$2,647/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,876/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,184/mo

Senior living costs in Cedar Level 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: Cedar Level, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCedar Level, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,704/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,013/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cedar Level, VA:$3,704/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cedar Level, VA:$6,203/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cedar Level, VA:$7,013/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Cedar Level, VA, over time

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

Cedar Level, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cedar Level, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cedar Level 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 average 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
Cedar Level, VA$3,235/mo$3,231/mo+0.1%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Cedar Level, VA
2024 average cost:$3,235/mo
2023 average cost:$3,231/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cedar Level

Recent reviews for independent living in Cedar Level

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.

The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA

4.5
The quality of care is very good, medications are administered as prescribed. Food is quite good but food service can be slow, likely difficulty in finding staff.

Cedar Level independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cedar Level independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cedar Level, 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 Cedar Level 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 Cedar Level partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cedar Level, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar Level 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 Cedar Level communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cedar Level, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar Level 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 Cedar Level offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cedar Level, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brighter Living, Lake Forest at Swift Creek and Verena at the Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cedar Level, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 131 independent living facilities near Cedar Level, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cedar Level, Virginia are Verena at the Glen, Verena at The Reserve and Heritage Green Hanover. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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