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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blackwells, VA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Blackwells area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Blackwells. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 43 independent living facilities in Blackwells, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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: 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: 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: 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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Blackwells, VA
The average cost of senior living in Blackwells is $4,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackwells, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Blackwells
Recent reviews for independent living in Blackwells
Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.
Blackwells independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackwells independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackwells, 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 Blackwells 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 Blackwells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackwells, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackwells 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 Blackwells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackwells, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackwells 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 Blackwells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackwells, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verena at The Reserve, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackwells, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Blackwells, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Blackwells, Virginia is Verena at The Reserve. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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