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The cost of independent living in Dockery is about $3,128 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 38 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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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston
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55 Floor plans available
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I can say that the new director [name removed] is nice, attentive, and strives to please. As well as [name removed], the sales & marketing. The aides usually assist the residents. The nurses are always at...
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 Assisted Living at South Boston, is nestled near the southern border of Virginia. Located in Halifax County, we're close to various main highways as well as the Halifax Regional Hospital, various doctor's offices, churches, and entertainment locations. When you live on our spacious...
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6.0
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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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.
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Photo of Dunmore Senior Living Henderson
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My father is in the Coventry House Inn in Henderson, NC. Neither he nor my family could be happier. The staff made the transition very easy for him and they're spoiling him rotten!
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 support you need, with the independence you want.Coventry House Inn of Henderson is beautifully appointed, perfectly located, and moderately priced. Right next to Maria Parham, the area's premier hospital, as well as doctor’s offices and shopping centers, Coventry House Inn sits at the...
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Hickory Hill Retirement Community is a really incredible facility with incredible staff. I am very pleased with the overall experience and would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Do you have a loved one that needs special care? Are you beside yourself not knowing what to do? Is this a time when you are faced with a decision that you and your family find it hard to make? Hickory Hill living is located on the south side of Virgina and provides for the elderly and gives them...
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I have nothing bad to say about Toney Rest Home i moved my mom in and the staff were very helpful. They greeted us and helped get her personal items put away and made sure she was comfortable. I feel good...
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.
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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.
Photo of Pine View Rest Home
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
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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.
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Photo of Bayberry Retirement Inn
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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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
Photo of Dunmore Senior Living Oxford
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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 support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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 Louisburg Manor
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 Azzie Manor
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 Zollieville Rest Home
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, 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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
Photo of The Woodland
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.
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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.
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 Dockery, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dockery is $3,128 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,671 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dockery, VA vs. nearby cities

Dockery, VA
$3,128/mo
$3,128/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dockery, VA vs. the state and national average

Dockery, VA
$3,128/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dockery vs. other types of senior living

$3,723/mo
Independent Living
$3,128/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dockery, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,754/mo
Studio
$5,281/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,599/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Dockery

Recent reviews for independent living in Dockery

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

Toney Rest Home in Oxford, NC

5.0
Toney Rest Home may not be the most shiniest, pretty or brand new community but it is very clean and well maintained. So far our family has been happy and our loved one is receiving great care. Every time we come to visit our love done we see the residents in the activity room playing different ...
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Hickory Hill Retirement Community in Burkeville, VA

4.9
Hickory Hill provides wonderful care, great food, and excellent medical attention. The staff is very responsive to resident and family member special requests. The food is true Southern home cooking. And the nurses are very competent and caring. I highly recommend Hickory Hill for a loved one ...
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Dockery independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dockery independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dockery, 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 Dockery 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 Dockery partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dockery, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dockery 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 Dockery communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dockery, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
15%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dockery 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 Dockery offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dockery, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.7%
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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston, Tre' More Manor and Alpha Magnolia Garden are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dockery, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Dockery, Virginia. See the full list.

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