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The cost of independent living in Penn Acres is about $4,141 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1638 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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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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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
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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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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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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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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.
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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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4, only because the food isn't great and there was no real orientation for my mom; Introducing her to people.
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 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Penn Acres, VA

The average cost of senior living in Penn Acres is $4,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,601 per month.

Independent living costs in Penn Acres, VA, vs. nearby cities

Penn Acres, VA
$4,141/mo
$4,141/mo
$4,183/mo

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

Penn Acres, VA
$4,141/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Penn Acres, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,132/mo
Independent Living
$4,141/mo

Independent living costs in Penn Acres, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,656/mo
Studio
$5,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,778/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,647/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,139/mo

Senior living costs in Penn Acres 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: Penn Acres, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenn Acres, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,141/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,995/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,132/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Penn Acres, VA:$4,141/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Acres, VA:$4,995/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Penn Acres, VA:$5,132/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Penn Acres, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penn Acres 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penn Acres, VA$3,090/mo$2,812/mo+9.9%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Penn Acres, VA
2024 average cost:$3,090/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
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 Penn Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Penn Acres

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

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.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across different communities, such as at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, where the housekeeping does a nice job keeping everything clean, and the staff are very friendly and pleasant to deal with. At Discovery Village at the West ...
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Variety of activities. Several reviews mention the wide range of activities offered at various communities, including bingo, crafts, and day trips, which residents enjoy and help them stay engaged and active. For instance, at Aspire at West End, residents have access to a pool that they keep at 90 degrees, a waterfa ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces at different communities, such as the apartments at Legacy at Imperial Village and the common areas at Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House. Residents at The Crossroads at Bon Air mention that the facility is dated c ...
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Dedicated staff for medication administration. Some reviews mention the importance of dedicated staff for medication administration, like at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, where residents have had issues with the medication side for residents with Parkinson's, and at Legacy at Imperial Village, where the ladies who come to do the medicine in t ...
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Affordable pricing. Several reviews mention the affordability of the communities they are in, such as Virginian, where the cleanliness is great, the people are amazing, and the staff is excellent. The apartment is very nice, and they have not had any problems. At Heritage Oaks, the facility is a great fit for v ...
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Great food and dining options. Residents often express satisfaction with the food and dining experiences at their communities, like at Aspire at West End, where the quality of the meals is absolutely outstanding and the staff are working to improve the wait staff. At Legacy at Imperial Village, the food is good, but there ...
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Penn Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penn Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penn Acres, 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 Penn Acres 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 Penn Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penn Acres, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Penn Acres 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 Penn Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penn Acres, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penn Acres 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 Penn Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penn Acres, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
46.4%
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Sunrise of Richmond, Aspire at West End and The Estates at West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penn Acres, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Penn Acres, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Penn Acres, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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