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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carrollton, VA

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When I was looking, it was between the Hidenwood and Harmony. The Hidenwood was closer. Some of the places I toured had just a room and I was looking for more of an apartment. My father passed away last...
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.
The Hidenwood Community, located in Newport News, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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27 reviews
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I've been pleased at the condition of my father who is at Churchland House. It's not the same as someone who is there to just take care of him, but that's the nature of an assisted living facility.
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.
Recently celebrating our 20th year anniversary, Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House has been a premier assisted living provider throughout the Hampton Roads area. Located in a neighborhood community of Portsmouth Virginia the community is conveniently located to shopping, community...
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The staff at Sunstone are great the other residents are friendly but are still people so there not perfect. My apartment is roomy and clean. I am now the activity bus drive. Would recommend Sunstone to...
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.
Sunstone Apartments is a vibrant apartment community serving active, independent adults 55 years of age and above. Conveniently located in Chesapeake, near shopping, dining and entertainment. We offer large one bedroom/one bath and two bedroom/two bath apartments with great amenities.
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22 Floor plans available
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8.5
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I give all 5's! I am very happy with Commonwealth! Facility is clean, comfortable, safe and attractive! Staff is fantastic, friendly, patient, knowledgeable and Caring!
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.
At Commonwealth Assisted Living at Hampton, you'll find a welcoming, modern senior community located just minutes from everything there is to do in Hampton, Virginia. We're close to Hampton Town Center, which means restaurants and shops are only a few minutes away and also near Sentara Careplex...
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99 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
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Things are going better. The staff are making efforts to take Gale to dinning main area as often as they can. I believe they also have activities on the other side that she could enjoy. She’s doing much...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Harbour ViewIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Suffolk, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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This facility may not be the best overall in this area, but was basically perfect for my mother. She is on oxygen and the staff delivered her meals and did not pressure her to do any on-site activities. ...
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.
Province Place was designed to function much like your own home. Residents select a one or two bedroom suite, each with its own private bathroom and kitchenette. Groups of suites nestled together in neighborhoods share a cozy living room, family room, dining room, enclosed courtyard and...
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I would tell them that it is a good community to go to. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The room is a good size and we had to provide the furniture for my loved one. The selection of the food is...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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staff was great and very friendly to me and my family .I would like to say thank you for the nurses that work there and doing a great job with the patients.
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: 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.
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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.
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: 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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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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.
Our spacious two bedroom apartment homes overlook a beautiful courtyard setting where our residents enjoy socializing with their neighbors.  All apartments include refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal and a full size washer and dryer.  You will never have to go to a laundromat...
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Amazing Place. Staff are friendly and the administrator is very cooperative. I feel Like I am home. My Son is so happy and very satisfied. He said the place is much much better with the new owner and new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Carrollton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Carrollton is $3,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carrollton, VA vs. nearby cities

Carrollton, VA
$3,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carrollton, VA vs. the state and national average

Carrollton, VA
$3,788/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carrollton vs. other types of senior living

$4,419/mo
Independent Living
$3,788/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carrollton, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,546/mo
Studio
$5,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,082/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carrollton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carrollton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carrollton

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.

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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Carrollton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrollton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrollton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrollton 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 Carrollton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrollton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrollton 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 Carrollton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrollton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.1%
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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carrollton, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Carrollton, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carrollton, Virginia are Bay Lake Community, The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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