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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
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The care services get a 5 but only because Mom had wonderful care from Hospice of VA (3, if only facility staff). Many activities were offered but Mom did not participate in many. I think that more staff...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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I've only been at the cross roads and Dunlop house and they are night and day. At the cross roads we would always find my parents in bed sleeping the day away, not going to have a meal and if they did go to...
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.
Located in Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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Photo of The Commons at Churchland
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I have been a resident for almost ten years. The residents are friendly and courteous to each other. We get a calendar every month with events for us, the residents, to know when the different activities...
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.
Our spacious two bedroom apartment homes overlook a beautiful courtyard setting where our residents enjoy socializing with their neighbors.  All apartments include refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal and a full size washer and dryer.  You will never have to go to a laundromat...
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
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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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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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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 Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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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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Photo of Hilton Plaza Inc
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: 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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I have asked for some materials on the visiting physician, the in-house doctor, and I've asked twice but I've never recieved anything. That was my only complaint. My mother doesn't participate but supposedly...
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.
Eden Court is a place that is catered around the needs of those suffering with memory problems. This is a Memory Care community that specializes in helping those that are suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This is an actual home that is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in the Hampton...
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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.
Photo of Heart and Soul ALF
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.
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.
Photo of The Commons at Centerbrooke
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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.
You'll find comfort, elegance, and convenience at one of Suffolk's successful apartment communities, available to those 55 or better. You'll be just steps away from shopping, medical offices, restaurants, churches and even a hospital! The Commons at Centerbrooke Apartment Homes combines all the...
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.
Photo of Sinclair Commons
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.
Photo of W H Plummer Plaza
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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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
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 Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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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.
Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
Photo of Tidewater Cove, Operated by Western Tidewater CSB
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.

Cost of independent living in Derrings Mill, VA

The average cost of senior living in Derrings Mill is $4,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, VA with an average of $3,630 per month.

Independent living costs in Derrings Mill, VA, vs. nearby cities

Derrings Mill, VA
$4,194/mo
$4,650/mo
$4,080/mo

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

Derrings Mill, VA
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in Derrings Mill, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,916/mo
Independent Living
$4,194/mo

Independent living costs in Derrings Mill, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,337/mo
Studio
$6,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,508/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,202/mo

Senior living costs in Derrings Mill 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: Derrings Mill, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDerrings Mill, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,194/mo$4,684/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$4,820/mo$5,511/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$4,916/mo$5,529/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Derrings Mill, VA:$4,194/mo
Virginia:$4,684/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Derrings Mill, VA:$4,820/mo
Virginia:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
Derrings Mill, VA:$4,916/mo
Virginia:$5,529/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in Derrings Mill, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Derrings Mill 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Derrings Mill, VA$3,501/mo$3,217/mo+8.8%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Derrings Mill, VA
2024 average cost:$3,501/mo
2023 average cost:$3,217/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
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 Derrings Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Derrings Mill

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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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.

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and staff at Verena at The Reserve make new friends and feel at home. Many express appreciation for the friendly interactions and welcoming vibe, with numerous mentions of residents making friends and welcoming newcomers. 'I have made the greatest friends I have ever had here'.
Great food and dining experiences. Delicious and varied meal choices are a highlight for residents at Harmony at Harbour View and Colonial Harbor. Residents enjoy the quality of the meals and the flexibility to cook in their own apartments or choose from restaurant-style or buffet-style dining options.
Engaging activities for residents. Residents at Heritage Oaks and Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living appreciate the wide range of activities, including games, shopping trips, movie theater trips, movie nights, clubs, and classes. These offerings help keep residents engaged and active.
Cleanliness and well-maintained living spaces. Communities like The Talbot on Granby and The Barrington at Hioaks are praised for their cleanliness and attention to detail. Residents enjoy the well-maintained living spaces, including their private apartments, communal areas, and outdoor spaces.
Excellent communication between staff and families. At Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire, families and residents appreciate the clear and prompt communication from staff. Regular updates on residents' care and well-being help ensure peace of mind for families and enable residents to feel cared for.
Dedicated and caring staff. Staff at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire and The Hidenwood Community go above and beyond to provide excellent care and support for residents. Their friendly and compassionate nature is appreciated by both residents and their families.
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Derrings Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derrings Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derrings Mill, 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 Derrings Mill 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 Derrings Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derrings Mill, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Derrings Mill 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 Derrings Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derrings Mill, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derrings Mill 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 Derrings Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derrings Mill, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
46.5%
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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 Derrings Mill, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 196 independent living facilities near Derrings Mill, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Derrings Mill, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve, Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House and Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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