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The cost of independent living in Waylands Mill is about $4,562 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 1907 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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,...
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 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: 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.
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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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...
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.
Marshall Manor provides gracious Assisted Living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a beautifully designed setting, our program places its emphasis on hospitality and quality of life, while offering a full range of amenities and services. Our Special Needs Program is for moderate to...
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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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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard.  Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor activities...
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.
Shenandoah Place offers quality personal care in a distinctive residential setting. To help you enjoy life to the fullest, our program emphasizes active living with the right amount of personal care that is designed to meet your needs. In addition, we have all of the elements of home: spacious...
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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
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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.
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...
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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
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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.
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.
 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, 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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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Waylands Mill, VA

The average cost of senior living in Waylands Mill is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,809 per month.

Independent living costs in Waylands Mill, VA, vs. nearby cities

Waylands Mill, VA
$4,562/mo
$5,123/mo
$5,595/mo

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

Waylands Mill, VA
$4,562/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Waylands Mill, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,629/mo
Independent Living
$4,562/mo

Independent living costs in Waylands Mill, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,143/mo
Studio
$6,154/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,149/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Waylands Mill 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: Waylands Mill, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaylands Mill, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,562/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,629/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Waylands Mill, VA:$4,562/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Waylands Mill, VA:$5,505/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Waylands Mill, VA:$5,629/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Waylands Mill, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waylands Mill 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waylands Mill, VA$3,857/mo$3,556/mo+8.5%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Waylands Mill, VA
2024 average cost:$3,857/mo
2023 average cost:$3,556/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
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 Waylands Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Waylands Mill

Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

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.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improving food quality and variety. Several reviews mention the need for improvements in the food quality and variety at various communities, such as Harmony at Falls Run and The Fairmont. Residents and families express dissatisfaction with cold meals, lack of choices, and long wait times for food delivery. Staff are working to ad ...
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Consistent and clear communication. Communication between staff and families is highlighted as an important feature in several reviews. At Capital Ridge Gracious Retirement Living and Chancellor's Village, families appreciate the regular updates and open dialogue with community directors, ensuring that care needs are being met and ...
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Throughout the reviews, the warmth and friendliness of staff members is a common theme. Residents and their families at Harper's Station Gainesville, Acclaim at Belmont Bay, and Holiday The Fairmont mention the genuine care and attentiveness of the staff, making the communities feel like a true ...
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Varied activities for social engagement. Activities play a significant role in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Chancellor's Village, families praise the diverse range of activities offered, including gardening, crafts, and fitness classes, encouraging socialization and engagement among residents.
Thoughtful apartment designs. Residents and their families appreciate the thoughtful design of apartments at various communities, such as the Colonnades and Capital Ridge Gracious Retirement Living. Spacious layouts, ample closet space, and convenient appliances make transitioning to the new living environment easier.
Accessible community amenities. Community amenities are crucial aspects of senior living communities. Some residents and families at Acclaim at Belmont Bay, The Fairmont, and Chancellor's Village mention the convenience of having easy access to on-site amenities like pools, fitness centers, and libraries, enhancing the overall ...
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Waylands Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waylands Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waylands Mill, 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 Waylands Mill 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 Waylands Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waylands Mill, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waylands Mill 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 Waylands Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waylands Mill, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waylands Mill 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 Waylands Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waylands Mill, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
46.4%
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Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Jubilation and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waylands Mill, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Waylands Mill, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waylands Mill, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Potomac Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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