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The cost of independent living in Edgar is about $4,321 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 155 options. Read 2977 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: 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: 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.
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.
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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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.
Enjoy carefree living to the fullest at Kings Crest, an affordable senior apartment community located in historic Fredericksburg. Situated in a wooded setting, Kings Crest offers one and two-bedroom apartments to adults 55+. Take advantage of free storage, eat-in kitchens, optional lake front...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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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.
The Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...
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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.
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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.
The Meadows at Salem Run, an affordable apartment community for seniors 62+, is minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and the historical attractions of the area: George Washington's birthplace, Chatam, Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg Battlefield, James Monroe Museum, Mary Washington College and...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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I'am satisfied with my move to this community. So far everything has worked out very well for me since my move here. It is a nice community, and they do a great job with keeping the grounds, and the...
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.
Madonna House is a serene home for the active 55 + in the historic district of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. As a safe senior housing and supportive moral atmosphere, the Madonna House provides crucial life skills, counseling and motivation to the seniors wishing to enjoy a lifestyle...
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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.
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.
Take a look at the latest in senior apartment living in Fredericksburg. English Oaks offers cottage style apartments for seniors 55+. One and two-bedroom options are available accompanied by kitchens with the newest appliances, roomy closets and a patio. The one-story, residential design with...
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.
Nestled in a quaint, private setting, Dunlop Farms Senior Apartment Community redefines active independent living for adults 55 and older. Two bedroom cottages are on one level and are clustered in courtyard neighborhoods. Residents enjoy a host of activities from raised gardening to potluck...
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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: 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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Edgar, VA

The average cost of senior living in Edgar is $4,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $3,257 per month.

Independent living costs in Edgar, VA, vs. nearby cities

Edgar, VA
$4,321/mo
$4,191/mo

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

Edgar, VA
$4,321/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in Edgar, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,397/mo
Independent Living
$4,321/mo

Independent living costs in Edgar, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,032/mo
Studio
$7,120/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,723/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,139/mo

Senior living costs in Edgar 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: Edgar, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEdgar, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,321/mo$4,684/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$4,915/mo$5,511/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$5,397/mo$5,529/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Edgar, VA:$4,321/mo
Virginia:$4,684/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Edgar, VA:$4,915/mo
Virginia:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
Edgar, VA:$5,397/mo
Virginia:$5,529/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in Edgar, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Edgar 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
Edgar, VA$3,424/mo$3,215/mo+6.5%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Edgar, VA
2024 average cost:$3,424/mo
2023 average cost:$3,215/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Edgar

Recent reviews for independent living in Edgar

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.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at the communities, such as at Verena at The Reserve, where residents and families have developed meaningful relationships with caregivers.
Variety of activities for residents. Communities like Chesterfield Heights offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring there's always something enjoyable to participate in, whether it's social events, fitness classes, or outings.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. The importance of cleanliness and upkeep is consistently mentioned in reviews, with residents expressing their appreciation for the meticulous attention to detail in common areas and their own living spaces, such as at Chancellor's Village.
Communication between families and staff. Reviews highlight the importance of clear and consistent communication between communities' staff and residents' families. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, for example, the community director holds regular meetings with seniors and their loved ones to discu ...
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Reasonable and fair pricing. Several residents and families share their satisfaction with the affordability and value for cost at various communities, like Aspire at West End, where they feel the services and amenities justify the prices.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Many reviews emphasize the warm and welcoming environment at the communities, where residents easily make new friends and feel a strong sense of belonging, as described at The Westmont at Short Pump Community.
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Edgar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Edgar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Edgar, 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 Edgar 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 Edgar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Edgar, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Edgar 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 Edgar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Edgar, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edgar 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 Edgar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Edgar, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at The Reserve, Verena at the Glen and Jubilation are the top-rated independent living facilities near Edgar, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 155 independent living facilities near Edgar, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Edgar, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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