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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Bottom, VA

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The cost of independent living in West Bottom is about $4,616 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options.

Read 2583 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Powhatan, Goochland and Palmyra.

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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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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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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 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...
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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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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My father has been doing good in this community. The staff does a great job encouraging him to participate in activities in a level of comfort. This community provides a very safe place for him and everyone...
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.
The Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and Christian Homes is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and George Washington Forest and surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, farm land, and country life yet only 5 minutes from medical offices and shopping facilities. The Retirement...
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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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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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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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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...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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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 West Bottom, VA

The average cost of senior living in West Bottom is $4,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, VA with an average of $3,174 per month.

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

West Bottom, VA
$4,616/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in West Bottom, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,406/mo
Independent Living
$4,616/mo

Independent living costs in West Bottom, VA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,711/mo

Senior living costs in West Bottom 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: West Bottom, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Bottom, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,616/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,353/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,406/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
West Bottom, VA:$4,616/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
West Bottom, VA:$6,353/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
West Bottom, VA:$7,406/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in West Bottom, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Bottom 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 average 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
West Bottom, VA$4,062/mo$3,901/mo+4.1%
Virginia$3,693/mo$3,364/mo+9.8%
National$3,359/mo$3,271/mo+2.7%
West Bottom, VA
2024 average cost:$4,062/mo
2023 average cost:$3,901/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,364/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,271/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Bottom

Recent reviews for independent living in West Bottom

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

The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA

4.5
The quality of care is very good, medications are administered as prescribed. Food is quite good but food service can be slow, likely difficulty in finding staff.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

West Bottom independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Bottom independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Bottom, 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 West Bottom 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 West Bottom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Bottom, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Bottom 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 West Bottom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Bottom, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Bottom 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 West Bottom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Bottom, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Forest at Swift Creek, Verena at the Glen and The Compass at Springdale Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Bottom, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 123 independent living facilities near West Bottom, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Bottom, Virginia are Verena at the Glen and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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