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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Williamsburg, VA

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The cost of independent living in Williamsburg is about $3,858 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 177 options.

Read 3732 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 Newport News, Gloucester and Yorktown.

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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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The Commons at ChesapeakeThe Commons at Chesapeake Senior Apartments in Norfolk County, VA, is a rare blend of city and country living. The Commons is specially designed for the 55 or better age group, and not only offers you a chance to live your personal lifestyle but also enjoy the comfort...
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The community has been in the area for a very long time. The aesthetics don't have the newer decorations like new communities, and it is a little bit on the older side for decor. I believe they should have...
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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.
If you are seeking a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide exceptional care and individualized attention to your loved one then look no further than Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We are sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and committed to extensive assisted...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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I love living here and with the comment below , if you don't like then leave. No one is holding here. We are grateful for everything The Russell House does for us. The staff here are grate. They do anything...
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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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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.
Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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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.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....

Cost of independent living in Williamsburg, VA

The average cost of senior living in Williamsburg is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, VA with an average of $3,704 per month.

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

Williamsburg, VA
$3,858/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,798/mo
Independent Living
$3,858/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,199/mo
Studio
$3,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,859/mo

Senior living costs in Williamsburg 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: Williamsburg, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilliamsburg, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,858/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Williamsburg, VA:$3,858/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Williamsburg, VA:$5,834/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Williamsburg, VA:$6,798/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Williamsburg, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Williamsburg 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
Williamsburg, VA$3,741/mo$3,473/mo+7.7%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Williamsburg, VA
2024 average cost:$3,741/mo
2023 average cost:$3,473/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Williamsburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Williamsburg

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Williamsburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Williamsburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Williamsburg, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Williamsburg, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Williamsburg, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at The Reserve, Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg and Virginia Greens Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Williamsburg, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 177 independent living facilities near Williamsburg, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Williamsburg, Virginia are The Reserve at Greenbrier, Verena at The Reserve and Heritage Green Hanover. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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