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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 2983 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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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.
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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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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.
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 Oaks Apartments offer senior housing to people 55 and older in scenic Triangle, Prince William County, Virginia. We are located in a quiet and wooded part of Northern Virginia near the Quantico Marine Corps base, offering residents beautiful views of nature from the windows of each apartment....
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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.
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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.

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
$4,173/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$4,681/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,915/mo$5,511/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$5,397/mo$5,529/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Edgar, VA:$4,321/mo
Virginia:$4,681/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Edgar, VA:$4,915/mo
Virginia:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Edgar, VA:$5,397/mo
Virginia:$5,529/mo
U.S.:$4,970/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
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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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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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