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The cost of independent living in Guinea Mills is about $4,202 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 128 options. Read 2438 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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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Located in scenic Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia, Rosewood Village at Wintergreen is a senior housing community that's a home. The beautiful property is located under the Blue Ridge Mountains and many rooms have stunning views of the mountainside. The property itself sits near a championship...
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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.
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.
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.
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We chose The Atlantic at Twin Hickory Glen because of the price and availability. The apartments here are good size. It is in a very nice area with a lot of convenient things near by such as shopping,...
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.
Here at The Atlantic at Twin Hickory we offer distinctive retirement living in a great location.  Just minutes from Short Pump Mall, you are located in the Heartbeat of Glen Allen.  We have one bedroom with one bath apartments, and also two bedroom with two bath apartments...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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.
Enjoy carefree retirement living at The Arbors, an affordable senior apartment community for seniors 62 and better. This community boasts an excellent location near stores, churches, a senior center and two major hospitals. The city bus stops right in front and retail stores are within walking...
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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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.
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.
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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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: 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.
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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...
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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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While I do not live in this community, I visit quite often. I am always impressed by the feeling of warmth I encounter. Always clean and attractive.
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.
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: 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 Williams Home, Inc.The Williams Home, Inc. is a residential and assisted living community nestled in six acres of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Lynchburg, Virginia. The residents of The Williams Home has a spectacular view of Lynchburg, which is known as the "City of Seven Hills"...
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.

Cost of independent living in Guinea Mills, VA

The average cost of senior living in Guinea Mills is $4,202 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $3,024 per month.

Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, vs. nearby cities

Guinea Mills, VA
$4,202/mo
$4,548/mo
$3,567/mo

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

Guinea Mills, VA
$4,202/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,236/mo
Independent Living
$4,202/mo

Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,915/mo
Studio
$5,601/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,796/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,935/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,232/mo

Senior living costs in Guinea Mills 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: Guinea Mills, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuinea Mills, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,202/mo$4,684/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$5,187/mo$5,511/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$5,236/mo$5,529/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Guinea Mills, VA:$4,202/mo
Virginia:$4,684/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Guinea Mills, VA:$5,187/mo
Virginia:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
Guinea Mills, VA:$5,236/mo
Virginia:$5,529/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Guinea Mills 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Guinea Mills, VA$3,254/mo$2,848/mo+14.3%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Guinea Mills, VA
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$2,848/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
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 Guinea Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Guinea Mills

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.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community, such as at Aspire at West End, where residents praise the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff. In contrast, at Virginian, a resident expresses appreciation for the dedication and care shown by the s ...
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Variety of activities and events. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities and programs offered in their communities. For instance, at The Colonnades, residents enjoy a broad selection of activities and classes, and at The Barclay at Charlottesville, the common areas are always bustling with activity. Families a ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and maintenance in creating a comfortable living environment. At The Crossroads at Bon Air, a resident compliments the facility's cleanliness and the efforts made to keep it that way. Similarly, at Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House, t ...
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Access to health care and medical services. Many residents and families appreciate having convenient access to health care and medical services within their community. For example, at Discovery Village at the West End, the availability of on-site medical care was a key factor in choosing the community. At The Barclay at Tuckahoe, the ...
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Individualized care and attention. Several reviews highlight the importance of personalized care and attention for residents. At Legacy at Imperial Village, a family member expresses gratitude for the individualized care and support provided to their loved one. Similarly, at Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community, the community' ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents and families praise the quality and variety of meals served in their communities. For instance, at Heritage Oaks, the food is described as fantastic, while at Discovery Village at the West End, the meals are noted for their tastiness and the wide range of op ...
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Guinea Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guinea Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guinea Mills, 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 Guinea Mills 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 Guinea Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guinea Mills, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Guinea Mills 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 Guinea Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guinea Mills, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guinea Mills 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 Guinea Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guinea Mills, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.3%
46.5%
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Aspire at West End, Lake Forest at Swift Creek and The Estates at Charlottesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Guinea Mills, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 128 independent living facilities near Guinea Mills, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Guinea Mills, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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