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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Manchester, VA
The cost of independent living in Manchester is about $3,909 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 82 options. Read 1410 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Midlothian and Mechanicsville.
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Yes, I would recommend Bickford . It is a smaller community and you're able to get to know everyone in the staff.
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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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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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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VIBRANT 55+ ALL-INCLUSIVE LIVING IN MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIAWe are excited to announce our newest 55+ living community: Lake Forest at Swift Creek! It is adjacent to the scenic Swift Creek Reservoir in the Harbour Pointe neighborhood of the Brandermill Community, located in the heart of thriving...
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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...
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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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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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This is an outstanding facility. The sales staff and service staff our customer friendly. The facility is beautiful.
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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 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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It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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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.
Shalom Parkside Senior Living, located in Richmond, Virginia, is an assisted living community that specializes in holistic medicine and memory care to help residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease lead a high-quality life without losing their independence. The community sits...
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My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are...
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.
Welcome to Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
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My Mother has lived here for 2 years and even though a new Ownership group came in (Hill Valley) they have made some welcome changes to enhance the community even more! I live near by (Far West End, Short...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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: 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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...
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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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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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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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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: 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 Manchester, VA
The average cost of senior living in Manchester is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manchester, VA vs. nearby cities
Manchester, VA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manchester, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Manchester
Recent reviews for independent living in Manchester
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.
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.
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
Friendly and supportive staff. Many reviews praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Aspire at West End, the sales manager and staff went above and beyond to help residents and families during moves and difficult situations. At Discovery Village at the West End, the staff memb ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Reviews mention the importance of activities and social opportunities for residents. At Elance at Tuckahoe, residents enjoy a wide range of activities and outings, from swimming to crafts to meals with friends. The residents at Legacy at Imperial Village appreciate the daily trips and events ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Residents and families consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At The Barrington at Hioaks, the new renovation is described as beautiful and inviting, with a focus on cleanliness and maintenance. The apartments at The Crossroads at Bon Air are well-maintained, and ...
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Communication and transparency. Clear and effective communication between residents, families, and staff is important to many reviewers. At Elance at Tuckahoe, families appreciate the prompt and transparent communication from management regarding their concerns. At Aspire at West End, the staff make sure to keep families i ...
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Individualized care and attention. Residents and families value the individualized attention they receive from staff. At Chesterfield Heights, the staff are described as compassionate and patient, providing personalized care to each resident. At Heritage Oaks, the community is noted for its focus on accommodating residents' u ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Heritage Oaks, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure residents look forward to mealtimes every day. At Elance at Tuckahoe, ...
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Manchester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manchester, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
33.1%
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Manchester 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 Manchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manchester, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manchester 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 Manchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manchester, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Westmont at Short Pump Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manchester, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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