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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sheppards, VA
The cost of independent living in Sheppards is about $4,363 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 940 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: 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 Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...
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.
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.
Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community. It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. It is only just west of the University of...
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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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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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Cost of independent living in Sheppards, VA
The average cost of senior living in Sheppards is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,947 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheppards
Recent reviews for independent living in Sheppards
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 Blake at Charlottesville
4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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Brookdale Midlothian
5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.
Sheppards independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppards independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppards, 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 Sheppards 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 Sheppards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheppards 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 Sheppards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppards 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 Sheppards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheppards, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise at Bon Air, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Morningside of Charlottesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sheppards, Virginia are Sunrise at Bon Air, Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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