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The cost of independent living in Thornhill is about $4,613 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 149 options. Read 2851 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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Photo of The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community
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A great place for your loved ones to continue life with a quality environment, top of line amenities, and great customer care. We are fortunate enough to know our mother will be cared for and given continued...
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 Wellington at Lake ManassasNestled in beautiful surroundings and small-town charm in Gainesville, Virginia, The Wellington at Lake Manassas stands out as the premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Arlington, our senior housing offers a...
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I am very impressed with the level of prompt maintenance service, pest control, clean bathrooms, community center and the activities are excellent. And the price is right. The staff is friendly also. I...
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.
Enjoy a Fresh Approach to Senior Living at Victoria Park Apartments! Tour our changing community and see first hand why we are the best choice in Woodbridge! Upgrades on the way including New Windows, Appliances, Siding, Roof and much more! Call today! Still looking for an ideal community -...
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My mother in law is doing quite well here she is happy. She likes being able to come and go as she pleases. Being senior apartments there is no meals so she cooks on her own. She has met a few people...
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 Woods at Victoria Park offers quality living exclusively for ages 55 and better, seeking convenience and a sense of community. Details have been designed into the apartment homes and social areas with an eye to comfort, accessibility and quiet elegance. Age and experience have definite...
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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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The new community will finally open in February 2023, which will have both Assisted Living and Memory Care. What stuck out to us here was the affordable Memory Care and the up grades (such as roll in...
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.
English Meadows Prince William Campus is an assisted living residence that provides quality carefree living for today's seniors. With a strong commitment to maintaining an enhanced quality of life, English Meadows Prince William Campus is designed with the needs and preferences of the independent...
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There are a small number of apartments at Anthology, so my 91 year old mother has been able to make friends quickly. She is not overwhelmed. The staff is caring and willing to do extras for the residents. ...
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: 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.
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.
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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.
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.
Enjoy carefree living to the fullest at Kings Crest, an affordable senior apartment community located in historic Fredericksburg. Situated in a wooded setting, Kings Crest offers one and two-bedroom apartments to adults 55+. Take advantage of free storage, eat-in kitchens, optional lake front...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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 Meadows at Salem Run, an affordable apartment community for seniors 62+, is minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and the historical attractions of the area: George Washington's birthplace, Chatam, Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg Battlefield, James Monroe Museum, Mary Washington College and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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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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I'am satisfied with my move to this community. So far everything has worked out very well for me since my move here. It is a nice community, and they do a great job with keeping the grounds, and the...
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.
Madonna House is a serene home for the active 55 + in the historic district of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. As a safe senior housing and supportive moral atmosphere, the Madonna House provides crucial life skills, counseling and motivation to the seniors wishing to enjoy a lifestyle...
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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, 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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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.
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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.
Take a look at the latest in senior apartment living in Fredericksburg. English Oaks offers cottage style apartments for seniors 55+. One and two-bedroom options are available accompanied by kitchens with the newest appliances, roomy closets and a patio. The one-story, residential design with...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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: 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.
 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...

Cost of independent living in Thornhill, VA

The average cost of senior living in Thornhill is $4,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,809 per month.

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

Thornhill, VA
$4,613/mo
$4,669/mo
$5,243/mo

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

Thornhill, VA
$4,613/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,688/mo
Independent Living
$4,613/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,105/mo
Studio
$6,037/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,156/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,281/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Thornhill 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: Thornhill, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornhill, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,613/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,602/mo$5,446/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,688/mo$5,457/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Thornhill, VA:$4,613/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Thornhill, VA:$5,602/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Thornhill, VA:$5,688/mo
Virginia:$5,457/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Thornhill, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thornhill 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
Thornhill, VA$3,838/mo$3,483/mo+10.2%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Thornhill, VA
2024 average cost:$3,838/mo
2023 average cost:$3,483/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
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 Thornhill

Recent reviews for independent living in Thornhill

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

Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would 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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse meal options and quality food. Several reviews from Harmony at Falls Run, The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, and Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living highlight the importance of quality meals in their loved ones' experiences at their communities. They praise the variety of options and ...
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Engaging and responsive staff. Reviews from Legacy at Imperial Village, The Barclay at Tuckahoe, and Everleigh Short Pump mention the friendliness and helpfulness of staff members at their communities. They appreciate the attentiveness and kindness of the staff, making a significant difference in their loved ones' lives ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Residents and families at The Barclay at Charlottesville, Chancellor's Village, and The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community express their satisfaction with the warm and inviting atmosphere of their communities. They enjoy the social opportunities and the sense of belonging that comes fro ...
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Well-maintained facilities and living spaces. Reviews from Legacy at Imperial Village, Aspire at West End, and The Barclay at Charlottesville emphasize the importance of well-maintained facilities and living spaces in ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for their loved ones. They appreciate the attention to detail and the ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Several families, including those at Aspire at West End, The Barclay at Tuckahoe, and The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, express the importance of clear and consistent communication between staff and families. They appreciate being kept informed about their ...
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Active and varied activities program. Reviews from The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, The Barclay at Charlottesville, and Chesterfield Heights highlight the importance of engaging activities for residents, particularly those with mobility limitations. They appreciate the variety of options and t ...
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Thornhill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornhill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornhill, 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 Thornhill 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 Thornhill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornhill, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Thornhill 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 Thornhill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornhill, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornhill 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 Thornhill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornhill, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.4%
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