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Photo of Bellaire at Stone Port
2525 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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24 reviews
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The facility is beautiful and well kept. The staff is friendly and caring. Lots of activities and social gatherings. Meals are well thought out and nutritionally balanced.
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.
Bellaire at Stone Port is nestled between the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of the historic Harrisonburg, Virginia (across the street from Sentara RMH). Residents have access to a full list of life-enhancing amenities and activities as well as around-the-clock care and sincere encouragement....
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Stafford
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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56 reviews
8.5
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The staff was very nice and welcoming. They would update me on her eating conditions and if she was awake more than asleep. The room was pretty clean for the most part. There was occasional wrappers on the...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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Photo of The Berkeley at Short Pump
2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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Overall a great place to put your loved ones and yes, we would recommend The Berkeley at Short Pump to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then our upscale, two-story retirement community located in a serene wooded area of Richmond, Va., is the place for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
Photo of Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe
2020 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.3
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This is a difficult transition period for many in this situation and the staff was very helpful very accommodating and their units are spacious especially the two bedrooms and they have more of them which...
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.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.3
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The meals are excellent. Waitresses are wonderful and certainly skilled and dealing with the elderly. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Other residents are also friendly and helpful when answering...
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.
Chancellor's Village has been a part of Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1991. We have over 85 years of combined senior experience. We are located on 15 acre wooded campus, between Washington, DC & Richmond, VA. Chancellor's Village offers both independent and assisted living to suit your...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Salisbury
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.2
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Great fun activities, always clean, excellent staff and attention to mom's needs. On site physical therapy helps and outstanding therapists. Highly recommended facility!
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.
Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living opened in 2007 with a variety of apartments ranging from studios, different styles of one bedroom/living room suites, and two bedroom apartments. We are a single level building in a lovely residential neighborhood on a quiet street but still...
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Photo of The Blake at Charlottesville
1919 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.2
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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
Photo of Spring Oak at Warrenton
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They work very hard and are very friendly but have multiple tasks so service is not always what was expected or promised. But for the price, this facility is satisfactory. This is our second facility and the...
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.
Spring Oak Warrenton is an all-inclusive assisted living community located in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia. Our dedicated team of professionals at Spring Oak of Warrenton truly value and respect the individuality of each our residents. Our staff has been carefully hand- picked so that you can...
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Photo of Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside
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The director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...
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.
Combining Good Times, Great People, & a Whole Lot of HeartWelcome to Shalom Gardens & Shalom Parkside, a senior living experience shining with warmth and connection!From shared laughter during events to quiet chats with neighbors who feel like family—ours is a vibrant community buzzing...
Photo of Brookdale Midlothian
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I personally felt like they were genuine and had my mom's best interest in hand. Ask lot's of questions. And trust your gut. My mom is doing great there. The activities offered are just kind of bland....
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.
If you’ve reached the time in your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy life, then our community in the historic city of Midlothian, Va., is ready and waiting for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and...
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Photo of English Meadows Harrisonburg Campus
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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There was a bit of a delay in getting her medical information and care switched to their Provider. Overall, she is very happy there and is being well cared for. She enjoys the activities and is even leading...
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.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, The Phoenix at Harrisonburg rests in the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains creating a stunning backdrop. With luxury-style living, the community offers world-class independent and assisted living options, in addition to memory care. Residents...
Photo of Bickford of Spotsylvania
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It's an excellent facility. The food is good, the facility is clean, and overall smells good. They were very helpful answering questions although some information was miscommunicated. The staff is helpful...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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Photo of Journeys Crossing
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8.0
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My mother spent only 2 1/2 months there. Sadly she passed away several weeks ago. She had a stroke and was able to also receive hospice there. The staff was exceptional and helped me through a very tough...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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Photo of Hawksbill
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The facility is wonderful. A blessing for our family member. The staff is always friendly and professional. My mother can be very disagreeable and rude. They deal with it without getting upset or taking it...
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.
Hawksbill is an assisted living community in Luray, Page County, Virginia. Located close to downtown Luray, we are near the Hawksbill, and the trademark Greenway, which is a popular walking trail. The gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Shenandoah Valley starts in...
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Photo of The Barclay at Tuckahoe
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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Everyone is friendly and always offer to help and are willing to chat whenever needed. Again, because of the turnover in the management it is difficult to know about changes and such. Everyone is happy with...
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.
Photo of Discovery Village at the West End
1717 Photos available
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[name removed]- in charge , (can't remember her title) is very accessible, and the price. I've used 3 different facilities in Richmond and discovery villages is the best by far.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled in the vibrant community of the West End since 2013, Discovery Village at the West End stands as a premier destination for those seeking an engaging and enriching lifestyle. This remarkable community combines luxurious living with a focus on wellness, providing residents with a supportive...
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Photo of Rosewood Village Greenbrier
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.7
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They are very accommodating and always willing to help. Everyone is kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. The place is also very clean and well maintained, and you can tell they care...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.7
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The staff is very friendly and patient. The location is great. [name removed] says he does not like the food but he always cleans his plate.
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community and Fredericksburg's premier Assisted Living residence! In our beautiful, home-like setting, located less than two miles from Olde Towne, Mary Washington Hospital and Interstate 95, you will find 24-hour nursing, respectful caregivers,...
Photo of The Westmont at Short Pump Community
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7.7
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
Photo of The Barclay at Charlottesville
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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.
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End
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Compared to similar places we saw I would rate Commonwealth as 5 starts as some places were just not appealing at all. Overall however I would say our experience was a 4.5. We were happy with the size of the...
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.
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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Photo of English Meadows Fishersville Campus
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Love their personal care with the family friendly environment. They treat your loved one like family. The food is excellent and the staff actively engages your loved one. They keep me up to date on any...
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.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
Photo of The Independence of Charlottesville
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I love this community and I think it is perfect. I love most about the community most is the whole atmosphere. They offer a lot of programs so you could stay busy all day if you wanted to. There is such a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Independence . . . Charlottesville's newest, most spacious apartments for active adults, professionals or retirees over 55. Come Home to an Awesome Lifestyle. Say goodbye to lawn care, painting and repair projects! The Independence offers Charlottesville's newest, largest, best-equipped...
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The director and maintenance people are so very friendly. We have visited two or three times and the facility and personnel only seem better each time, so comfortable. We are planning to make it our home...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set in a picturesque setting, Park View at South Pantops is a senior housing community in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. We're only a few minutes from Crozet, Gordonsville and the surrounding area, which gives you access to numerous religious organizations, hospitals and various...

Cost of independent living in Meltons, VA

The average cost of senior living in Meltons is $4,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,733 per month.

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

Meltons, VA
$4,706/mo
$5,280/mo

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

Meltons, VA
$4,706/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$6,086/mo
Independent Living
$4,706/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,900/mo
Studio
$4,673/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,948/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,220/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Meltons 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: Meltons, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeltons, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,706/mo$4,678/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$6,086/mo$5,506/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$6,086/mo$5,524/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Meltons, VA:$4,706/mo
Virginia:$4,678/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Meltons, VA:$6,086/mo
Virginia:$5,506/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Meltons, VA:$6,086/mo
Virginia:$5,524/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Meltons, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meltons 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
Meltons, VA$3,839/mo$3,481/mo+10.3%
Virginia$3,624/mo$3,383/mo+7.1%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Meltons, VA
2024 average cost:$3,839/mo
2023 average cost:$3,481/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,624/mo
2023 average cost:$3,383/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Meltons

Recent reviews for independent living in Meltons

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside 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

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed experiences with food and dining. Residents and families have reported both good and bad experiences with food quality and dining services across several communities. Some praise the variety and quality of meals, while others feel that the food could be improved and there are issues with waitstaff and meal delivery. For example, ...
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Staff turnover and hiring challenges. Several communities have reported staffing issues, including high turnover rates and challenges in hiring qualified staff. For instance, at The Barclay at Charlottesville, the HR department is struggling to hire long-term staff and at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, the lack of organization within ...
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Affordability and value for money. Some families have chosen communities based on affordability, but have found that the cost does not always align with the value they receive. At Aspire at West End, the apartment is nice and the staff are friendly, but the food is expensive and not that good. In contrast, at Chancellor's Vill ...
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Lack of organization and communication. Several families have reported issues with organization and communication within the communities. At The Barclay at Tuckahoe, there are concerns about the administrative team's organization and the lack of effective communication between staff and families. At The Barclay at Charlottesville, ...
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Consistently clean and well-maintained facilities. Many communities are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, with residents and families appreciating the attention to detail in maintaining the facilities. For example, at The Colonnades, the grounds and facility are described as beautiful, and at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, the meals are ch ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Across several communities, the friendly and welcoming atmosphere is a common theme among reviews. Residents and families appreciate the friendly staff and the opportunity to make new friends and socialize with others. For instance, at The Westmont at Short Pump Community, my family member is ...
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Meltons independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meltons independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meltons, 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 Meltons 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 Meltons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meltons, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Meltons 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 Meltons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meltons, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.1%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meltons 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 Meltons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meltons, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
47.2%
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