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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Five Mile Fork, VA

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The cost of independent living in Five Mile Fork is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 204 options.

Read 4770 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fredericksburg, King George and Dumfries.

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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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I had an opportunity to talk with someone the other day who was touring, and I told her I love it here and would recommend for anybody to come here. She should pack up her things and move right in! My...
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 Guardian Place is a senior housing community offering studio apartments and one and two bedroom apartment homes for active seniors in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Richmond is a town rife with American history and tradition. The stunning architecture, museums, and cobblestone streets...
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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.
Nestled in the lush Palisades, one of Washington D.C.'s most desirable neighborhood enclaves, The Fitzgerald is a boutique residence where urban style meets small-town tranquility.Designed from the ground up, the Art Deco-inspired community brings the gaiety and glamour of the1920s to life...
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Cost of independent living in Five Mile Fork, VA

The average cost of senior living in Five Mile Fork is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Land'Or, VA with an average of $3,704 per month.

Independent living costs in Five Mile Fork, VA, vs. state and national averages

Five Mile Fork, VA
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Five Mile Fork, VA, vs. other senior living options

$8,359/mo
Independent Living
$4,581/mo

Independent living costs in Five Mile Fork, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,192/mo
Studio
$3,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo

Senior living costs in Five Mile Fork 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: Five Mile Fork, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFive Mile Fork, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,359/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Five Mile Fork, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Five Mile Fork, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Five Mile Fork, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Five Mile Fork, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Five Mile Fork 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 average 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
Five Mile Fork, VA$4,116/mo$4,202/mo-2.0%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Five Mile Fork, VA
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Five Mile Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Five Mile Fork

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

Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Five Mile Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Five Mile Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Five Mile Fork, 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 Five Mile Fork 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 Five Mile Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Five Mile Fork, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
44.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Five Mile Fork 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 Five Mile Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Five Mile Fork, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Five Mile Fork 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 Five Mile Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Five Mile Fork, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52%
47.6%
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Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Chancellor's Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Five Mile Fork, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 204 independent living facilities near Five Mile Fork, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Five Mile Fork, Virginia are Verena at the Glen, Heritage Green Hanover and Acclaim at Belmont Bay. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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