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The cost of independent living in Powhatan is about $4,074 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 153 options. Read 2321 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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We chose The Atlantic at Twin Hickory Glen because of the price and availability. The apartments here are good size. It is in a very nice area with a lot of convenient things near by such as shopping,...
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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.
Here at The Atlantic at Twin Hickory we offer distinctive retirement living in a great location.  Just minutes from Short Pump Mall, you are located in the Heartbeat of Glen Allen.  We have one bedroom with one bath apartments, and also two bedroom with two bath apartments...
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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I 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: 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.
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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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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.
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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Powhatan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Powhatan is $4,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Powhatan, VA
$4,074/mo
$3,909/mo
$3,994/mo

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

Powhatan, VA
$4,074/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

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

$5,219/mo
Independent Living
$4,074/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,747/mo
Studio
$5,410/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,359/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Powhatan over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Powhatan

Recent reviews for independent living in Powhatan

The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Legacy at Imperial Village in Richmond, VA

4.9
My family doesn't have any problems with the community they like because I like living here . Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend the Legacy at Imperial Village community to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at the various communities. For example, at Elance at Tuckahoe, the staff are described as friendly and always speak to residents as they pass in the hall. At Aspire at West End, the staff are helpful and accommodating, ensurin ...
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Varied activities and outings. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities and outings offered at the communities. At The Crossroads at Bon Air, residents enjoy a broad selection of activities and programs. The Verena at the Glen, Verena at the Glen, offers cultural and religious activities, as well as daily trips f ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at The Barrington at Hioaks, residents praise the food as good and the variety impressive. At Elance at Tuckahoe, meals are described as terrific and the menu regularly offers choice ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. For instance, at Elance at Tuckahoe, the housekeeping does a nice job of keeping everything clean. At The Crossroads at Bon Air, the facility is clean and the apartments are well-maintained. And at The Colonnades, ...
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Engaging social environment. Residents enjoy the social atmosphere at their communities, forming new friendships and connections. For example, at Discovery Village at the West End, residents make new friends and enjoy all of the activities. At The Barclay at Charlottesville, there is a warm and friendly community, with ...
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Open and communicative management. Families appreciate the open and transparent communication from the management at their communities. For instance, at Aspire at West End, the communication with the family is done when needed. At Legacy at Imperial Village, the residents are kept informed about any changes and are encouraged ...
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Powhatan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Powhatan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Powhatan, 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 Powhatan 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 Powhatan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Powhatan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Powhatan 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 Powhatan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Powhatan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Powhatan 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 Powhatan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Powhatan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
45.7%
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