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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hickory, VA

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The cost of independent living in Hickory is about $3,858 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 131 options.

Read 2401 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 Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake.

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Photo of Edenton House
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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: 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.
Photo of Ahoskie House
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Cost of independent living in Hickory, VA

The average cost of senior living in Hickory is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake, VA with an average of $3,858 per month.

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

Hickory, VA
$3,858/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Hickory, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,798/mo
Independent Living
$3,858/mo

Independent living costs in Hickory, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,199/mo
Studio
$3,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,859/mo

Senior living costs in Hickory 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: Hickory, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickory, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,858/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hickory, VA:$3,858/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hickory, VA:$5,834/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hickory, VA:$6,798/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Hickory, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hickory 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
Hickory, VA$3,741/mo$3,473/mo+7.7%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Hickory, VA
2024 average cost:$3,741/mo
2023 average cost:$3,473/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hickory

Recent reviews for independent living in Hickory

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.

Opus Select in Virginia Beach, VA

4.5
This is a beautiful community and well maintained. The staff seem to be very responsive. There are a lot activities available on site and they have gone virtual via Zoom due to the pandemic. This is a place I enjoy living.

Hickory independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickory independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickory, 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 Hickory 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 Hickory partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hickory, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickory 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 Hickory communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickory, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickory 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 Hickory offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hickory, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
47.6%
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Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House, Cogir of Chesapeake and The Reserve at Greenbrier are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hickory, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 131 independent living facilities near Hickory, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hickory, Virginia are The Reserve at Greenbrier and Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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