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The cost of independent living in Ferndale Gardens is about $3,582 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 79 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 The Crossings at Ironbridge
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The regular staff make sure they make you feel like family as much as possible. Every one has been supportive and helpful. I would definitely recommend The Crossings at Ironbridge to others.
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.
The Crossings at Ironbridge is a state-of-the-art community for seniors looking for the best in assisted living and memory care. Our spacious suites and apartments accommodate both your needs and your budget. Each suite features large, bright windows, ample storage and a large private bathroom....
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At Petersburg Home For Ladies they are very friendly. They made us feel welcome when she moved in. The only thing we had a problem was with nursing at one point. She did have high blood pressure and had to...
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.
For more than three generations we have been the preferred residence for women 62 and older who live in the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond. Why are we so highly regarded? Because our licensed...
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I am very pleased with Spring Oak at Petersburg, overall. It has taken my dad a while to get settled, but now he is. It is very nice to know that he is safe and taken care of. I would recommend this facility...
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.
In a home like setting, we provide the ideal solution for seniors who require some help with daily activities. Residents are able to live independently in their own suites while receiving the services they need from our well- trained and caring staff. Spring Oak at Petersburg offers three care...
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Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The...
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.
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Most of the staff are good. Definitely need to be active with family members care. That is true for every facility. They do need better food selections and variety.
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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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...
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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: 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.
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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Photo of Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg
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.
Photo of BT Cumberland
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.
Photo of Victory Assisted Living 2
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
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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...
Photo of Browder's Assisted Living Inc
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.
Photo of Hopewell Heights Apartments
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 Ferndale Gardens, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale Gardens is $3,582 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Ferndale Gardens, VA
$3,582/mo

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

Ferndale Gardens, VA
$3,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$4,724/mo
Independent Living
$3,582/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,718/mo
Studio
$6,069/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,355/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,887/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale Gardens

Brookdale Midlothian

5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

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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Ferndale Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferndale Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferndale Gardens, 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 Ferndale Gardens 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 Ferndale Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferndale Gardens, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferndale Gardens 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 Ferndale Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferndale Gardens, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferndale Gardens 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 Ferndale Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferndale Gardens, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
45.7%
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Sunrise at Bon Air, Dunlop House and The Barrington at Hioaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ferndale Gardens, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Ferndale Gardens, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Ferndale Gardens, Virginia is Sunrise at Bon Air. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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