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The cost of independent living in Ivondale is about $3,939 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1089 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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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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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.
Victory Woods is a charming apartment community for seniors, located in Lexington Park, MD. Our inviting community offers the ease and enjoyment of apartment living, with numerous features designed to suit your lifestyle. Located within walking distance to Lexington Village shopping center, you...
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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most of...
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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
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The office staff were so helpful. They helped me get my mom into a senior apt. there. She loves living in her new apt. The residence are all very friendly and kind to my mom. She has had a very positive...
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.
Sandston Plateau is the finest independent senior living facility located near Richmond International Airport. The community features 1 and 2 bedroom garden style apartments. Each unit comes with range, refrigerator, dishwasher, central air, garbage disposal, wall to wall carpeting, emergency...
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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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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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.
Now a non-smoking community! Darby House offers quality living exclusively for seniors 62 and over, who are seeking convenience and a sense of community. Located less than 2 miles from downtown Richmond in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there are panoramic skyline views as well as a wooded...
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I have lived here for 3 years and a few months will resign my lease for year four. With that being said I am very happy with the Atlantic. I find the people are friendly, respectful and quiet. The offer...
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.
Enjoy easy access to downtown Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, when you choose to reside with The Atlantic at Brook Run. Just 44 miles west of Williamsburg and 98 miles south of Washington, DC, Richmond is thriving with history, cultural activities, and nightlife. Take in breathtaking...
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The windows need to replaced badly and hallways and resident door's need painting immediately. The halls smell awful. It's not a bad community at all but for the price they are paying these things should 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.
LEGACY AT IMPERIAL VILLAGE, UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, WELCOMES YOU. MILLIONS IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS.LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST BEGINS AT LEGACY AT IMPERIAL PLAZA. Nestled among the quiet neighborhoods of Richmond, our community provides an active, engaged lifestyle. Our...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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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.
Saint Francis Manchester is a true place of connection. Here, friendships form around the table. Bodies are nourished, as are souls. Minds engage, and burdens of daily living fade. As an affordable alternative to traditional senior care, our residents, staff, and supporters share a vibrant...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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It has been overall positive. We picked this community because it was the only option, and it was affordable. I would recommend to others.
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.
Welcome home to Lexington Park Adult Community. We are an affordable apartment community for senior' 55 years of age and older. Our community consists of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom 1 baths, and 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment units. Whether you want to take a swim in our indoor heated pool or just relax...
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, 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: 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.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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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.
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Ivondale, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ivondale is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $3,257 per month.

Independent living costs in Ivondale, VA, vs. nearby cities

Ivondale, VA
$3,939/mo
$4,070/mo

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

Ivondale, VA
$3,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,958/mo
Independent Living
$3,939/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,560/mo
Studio
$6,357/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,358/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,694/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Ivondale 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: Ivondale, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIvondale, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,939/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,815/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,958/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Ivondale, VA:$3,939/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Ivondale, VA:$4,815/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Ivondale, VA:$4,958/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Ivondale, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ivondale 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 median 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
Ivondale, VA$3,620/mo$3,250/mo+11.4%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ivondale, VA
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ivondale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ivondale

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.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the residents and staff at Verena. At Verena at The Reserve, new residents are welcomed with open arms and have described making many new friends. The positive energy and communal spirit create a sense of belonging for seniors.
Helpful and caring staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the dedication and supportiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Colonial Harbor and Legacy at Imperial Village, staff members go above and beyond to accommodate individual needs and ensure the well-being of their loved ...
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Varied activities for residents. Communities offer activities tailored to residents' interests to encourage socialization and engagement. At Verena at The Reserve, there is a wide range of offerings from arts and crafts to fitness classes and outings. These opportunities foster a vibrant and active senior living experience.
Nutritious and satisfying meals. Quality food is an essential factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living arrangements. At Verena at The Reserve, the chef caters to various dietary needs and preferences, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience for all.
Accessible and clean facilities. Reviews highlight the importance of a well-maintained and easily accessible living environment for seniors. At Colonial Harbor, the laundry facilities and buildings are convenient and clean, adding to the overall quality of life for residents.
Effective and empathetic communication. Clear and ongoing communication between residents, families, and staff is crucial for ensuring that care needs are met. At Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, the director sets regular meetings with seniors and their loved ones, fostering trust and confidence in the community.
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Ivondale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ivondale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ivondale, 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 Ivondale 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 Ivondale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ivondale 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 Ivondale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ivondale, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ivondale 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 Ivondale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ivondale, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at The Reserve, Heritage Green Hanover and The Compass at Springdale Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ivondale, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Ivondale, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ivondale, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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