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The cost of independent living in Irby is about $3,996 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 96 options. Read 1650 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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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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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
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.
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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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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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, 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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This is an outstanding facility. The sales staff and service staff our customer friendly. The facility is beautiful.
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 Pemberton at University Park provides an independent living community to those interested in making Richmond, VA their home. This community offers a great place to live in a location that provides much to do and see. Richmond provides residents and guests with opportunities to visit the...
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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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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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.
The Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Irby, VA

The average cost of senior living in Irby is $3,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Irby, VA
$3,996/mo
$3,837/mo

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

Irby, VA
$3,996/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

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

$4,962/mo
Independent Living
$3,996/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,231/mo
Studio
$5,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,416/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Irby over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Irby

Recent reviews for independent living in Irby

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.

Shalom Parkside Senior Living 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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and clean community environments. Several reviews mention the well-kept facilities at their communities, with mentions of beautiful buildings and clean common areas. At Elance at Tuckahoe, the facilities are described as 'beautiful & well-kept', while The Barrington at Hioaks mentions the 'stunning community with a welcoming ...
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Friendly and helpful staff members. Many reviews express gratitude for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their communities. Residents and families of The Barrington at Hioaks frequently mention the long-term friendships they've developed with staff members, while Chesterfield Heights highlights the helpfulness of ...
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Variety of engaging activities and events. Engaging activities and events are mentioned in several reviews as a positive aspect of their communities. Residents of Elance at Tuckahoe enjoy a wide range of activities and outings, while those at Holiday Virginian appreciate the daily trips and constant events. The Barrington at Hioaks i ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. The food at Elance at Tuckahoe is described as 'good' with 'good quality and variety', while Heritage Oaks mentions the accommodating nature of the chefs. Families at Dogwood ...
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Secure and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and families express a sense of security and upkeep in their communities, with mentions of secure buildings and well-maintained living spaces. At Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House, they note the cleanliness and safety of their loved one's apartment, while Legacy at Imperial Village ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication is mentioned as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. Families and residents at Elance at Tuckahoe appreciate the prompt communication when addressing concerns, while The Barrington at Hioaks highlights the helpfulness of s ...
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Irby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irby, 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 Irby 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 Irby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Irby, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Irby 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 Irby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irby, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irby 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 Irby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irby, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Irby, Virginia. See full list of communities.

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