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The cost of independent living in Central Gardens is about $4,377 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 1261 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.
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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: 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.
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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.
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
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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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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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: 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...
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: 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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Central Gardens, VA

The average cost of senior living in Central Gardens is $4,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,601 per month.

Independent living costs in Central Gardens, VA, vs. nearby cities

Central Gardens, VA
$4,377/mo
$4,380/mo
$4,335/mo

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

Central Gardens, VA
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,177/mo

Independent living costs in Central Gardens, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,496/mo
Independent Living
$4,377/mo

Independent living costs in Central Gardens, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,278/mo
Studio
$5,986/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,431/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,583/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,139/mo

Senior living costs in Central Gardens 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: Central Gardens, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral Gardens, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,377/mo$4,683/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living$5,283/mo$5,508/mo$4,719/mo
Memory Care$5,496/mo$5,525/mo$4,974/mo
Independent Living
Central Gardens, VA:$4,377/mo
Virginia:$4,683/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
Central Gardens, VA:$5,283/mo
Virginia:$5,508/mo
U.S.:$4,719/mo
Memory Care
Central Gardens, VA:$5,496/mo
Virginia:$5,525/mo
U.S.:$4,974/mo
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Independent living costs in Central Gardens, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Central Gardens 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
Central Gardens, VA$3,217/mo$2,915/mo+10.3%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Central Gardens, VA
2024 average cost:$3,217/mo
2023 average cost:$2,915/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
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 Central Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Central Gardens

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

Varied and engaging activities. Residents at different communities appreciate the range of activities offered, which cater to various interests. For instance, at Legacy at Imperial Village, residents enjoy activities like arts and crafts, cooking classes, and games. At The Barclay at Tuckahoe, music events, movie nights, a ...
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Competent and caring staff. Several reviews commend the dedication and compassion of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, the staff's responsiveness and attentiveness have been praised by residents and their families. At Aspire at West End, ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Reviews from Heritage Oaks and Verena at the Glen emphasize the importance of personalized care plans for each resident. Staff members at these communities ensure that residents' specific needs are met, providing them with the best possible living experience.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Nutritious meals are a priority at many senior living communities, as noted in reviews for Aspire at West End, Heritage Oaks, and The Barrington at Hioaks. The chefs at these communities cater to different dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that residents are well-fed and satis ...
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Beautifully designed facilities. Several communities, as highlighted in reviews for The Barclay at Tuckahoe, Verena at the Glen, and Legacy at Imperial Village, boast attractive and well-maintained facilities. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces, which enhance their overall sense of wel ...
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Access to essential services and amenities. Convenient access to essential services and amenities is important to residents, as mentioned in reviews for The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, Heritage Oaks, and Legacy at Imperial Village. On-site pharmacies, libraries, and transportation services make dai ...
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Central Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central Gardens, 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 Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central Gardens, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central Gardens, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central Gardens, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.4%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at the Glen, Heritage Green Hanover and The Compass at Springdale Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Central Gardens, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Central Gardens, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Central Gardens, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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