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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gum, VA
The cost of independent living in Gum is about $3,652 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 150 options. Read 1472 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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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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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
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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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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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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: 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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Silver Hill, you will find everything that makes for a comfortable home. Besides a convenient location and quiet surroundings, you will enjoy friendly neighbors, planned social events and a caring, service oriented staff that knows how to attend to the special wishes of adults 55 and better. ...
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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, 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.
The Vero at Chesapeake brings the historic and vibrant spirit of coastal Virginia to senior living. With a range of options that includes Independent-Style Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our residents have access to everything they need for a life with joy and purpose.We are...
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
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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: 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.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
Cost of independent living in Gum, VA
The average cost of senior living in Gum is $3,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,671 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gum, VA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Gum
Recent reviews for independent living in Gum
Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA
5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA
5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews for Verena at The Reserve highlight the friendly and inclusive nature of the community, with residents making new friends and feeling at home. The staff's friendly demeanor and dedication to fostering a sense of community contributes to this welcoming atmosphere.
Variety of social activities. Reviews for Verena at The Reserve mention an abundance of social activities, providing residents with numerous opportunities to engage and meet new people. Activities include socials, games, and regular outings to parks and museums.
Well-maintained facilities. Multiple reviews for Verena at The Reserve praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, including the public areas and residents' apartments. The recent renovations have added to the overall aesthetic.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Residents of Verena at The Reserve appreciate the quality of the meals and the accommodating nature of the dining staff. They often express delight in the various menu choices and the care taken to cater to individual dietary needs.
Engaged and supportive staff. Several reviews for Verena at The Reserve mention the dedication of the staff in addressing residents' needs and concerns. The staff's prompt responses and compassionate support create a strong sense of trust and security.
Community involvement and connections. Reviews for Verena at The Reserve consistently mention the importance of the community in helping residents maintain connections and stay engaged. The various social events and opportunities for interaction help foster a strong sense of community among residents.
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Gum independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum, 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 Gum 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 Gum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gum 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 Gum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum 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 Gum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verena at The Reserve, The Reserve at Greenbrier and The Hidenwood Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gum, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 150 independent living facilities near Gum, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gum, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve, The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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