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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
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.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made...
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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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.
Congratulations! You’ve come a long way, but you have more goals to set, more passions to pursue, and more dreams to realize. Let us be the first to welcome you to the best part of your active adult life, Everleigh Short Pump. Everleigh Short Pump is a haven for 55+ active adult living located...
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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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The staff that I have had contact with are very good, efficient, and caring. The facility is very clean. Room cleaners could do better re: floors walls . Kitchen staff generally have really good well...
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.
Welcome to Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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My Mother has lived here for 2 years and even though a new Ownership group came in (Hill Valley) they have made some welcome changes to enhance the community even more! I live near by (Far West End, Short...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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At the beginning of my search for a place for my disabled nephew, I called Birch Gardens. I spoke to [name removed] and found her to be knowledgeable of the special needs for families with disabled family...
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: 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: 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, 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.
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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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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
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.
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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.
Located in scenic Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia, Rosewood Village at Wintergreen is a senior housing community that's a home. The beautiful property is located under the Blue Ridge Mountains and many rooms have stunning views of the mountainside. The property itself sits near a championship...
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
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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...
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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: Independent Living
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.
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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.
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.
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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,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Alpha, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $4,202 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,912 per month.

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

Alpha, VA
$4,202/mo
$4,265/mo

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

Alpha, VA
$4,202/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,073/mo
Independent Living
$4,202/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,617/mo
Studio
$5,318/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,708/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha 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: Alpha, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,202/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,026/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,073/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, VA:$4,202/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, VA:$5,026/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, VA:$5,073/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alpha, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alpha 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
Alpha, VA$3,299/mo$2,929/mo+12.6%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alpha, VA
2024 average cost:$3,299/mo
2023 average cost:$2,929/mo
Percent change:+12.6%
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 Alpha

Recent reviews for independent living in Alpha

Shalom Parkside Senior Living 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 Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Alpha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha 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 Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha 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 Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha 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 Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Heritage Green and Daybreak, Morningside of Charlottesville and Morningside in the West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 125 independent living facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Alpha, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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