10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cheriton, VA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia is $4,048, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cheriton area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of independent living in Cheriton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $4,048 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Virginia	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$4,048/mo	$3,520/mo	15.0% above national median
Assisted Living	$6,344/mo	$5,830/mo	8.8% above national median
Memory Care	$7,372/mo	$6,999/mo	5.3% above national median

Independent Living

Virginia:$4,048/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:15.0% above national median

Assisted Living

Virginia:$6,344/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:8.8% above national median

Memory Care

Virginia:$7,372/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:5.3% above national median

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What families are saying about independent living in Cheriton

Recent reviews for independent living in Cheriton

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 ...

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.

Opus Select in Virginia Beach, VA

4.5

This is a beautiful community and well maintained. The staff seem to be very responsive. There are a lot activities available on site and they have gone virtual via Zoom due to the pandemic. This is a place I enjoy living.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the community, with residents and staff creating a sense of family. At Verena at The Reserve, residents enjoy making friends and engaging in social activities, both on-site and in the local community. I have been a resident from [da ...

Highly communicative staff. Residents and their families appreciate the openness and responsiveness of the staff at their community. At Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living, the sales and marketing director went above and beyond to ensure a smooth move-in process and regularly updates families on their loved ones' ca ...

Varied and accommodating meal choices. Communities offer a range of meal choices to cater to individual preferences. At Colonial Harbor, residents can select their meal plan and have the flexibility to cook in their apartments if desired. Residents have access to a full kitchen in their apartments and there are laundry facilities o ...

Well-maintained facilities with modern amenities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important to residents, with many communities featuring modern amenities and recent renovations. At Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire, the facilities are clean and the staff care for the living areas and social spaces. The community is very nice, very clea ...

Active and engaging social calendar. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. At Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living, there are regular outings to museums, shopping trips, and movie theater trips, as well as games and movie nights. The community offers a variety of activities lik ...

Personalized care and attention. Individualized care plans cater to the unique needs of each resident. At Harmony at Independence, the staff communicates effectively with both residents and their families to ensure that care needs are being met. My dad is a resident at Harmony of Independence. The experience I’ve had with Har ...

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Cheriton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheriton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheriton, 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 Cheriton 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 Cheriton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Cheriton, VANational

Nutritionist / dietician

35.8%

21.1%

Low / no sodium

40%

35.6%

No sugar

37.5%

31.9%

Vegetarian

35.8%

34.7%

Pureed meals

23.3%

11.4%

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Availability of select dining options in Cheriton 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 Cheriton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Cheriton, VANational

Professional chef

30.8%

37.5%

Restaurant style dining

45.8%

44.7%

Room service

38.3%

38%

Anytime dining

21.7%

17.6%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheriton 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 Cheriton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Cheriton, VANational

Activity director

48.3%

46.3%

Pet-focused programs

34.2%

29.2%

Community service programs

36.7%

34%

Devotional activities on-site

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

52.5%

50%

Outings / off-site activities

53.3%

54.9%

Piano or organ

42.5%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

35.8%

39.5%

Educational speakers / life long learning

41.7%

42.9%

Clubs / games / karaoke

50.8%

48.2%

Live performances

46.7%

47.9%

Dances

39.2%

34.1%

Fitness center

27.5%

40.6%

Fitness classes

49.2%

47.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Greenbrier, Verena at The Reserve and Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cheriton, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 132 independent living facilities near Cheriton, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cheriton, Virginia are The Reserve at Greenbrier, Verena at The Reserve and Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cheriton, VA

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Cost of independent living in Cheriton, VA

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Cheriton independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cheriton independent living

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