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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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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.
Enjoy carefree living to the fullest at Kings Crest, an affordable senior apartment community located in historic Fredericksburg. Situated in a wooded setting, Kings Crest offers one and two-bedroom apartments to adults 55+. Take advantage of free storage, eat-in kitchens, optional lake front...
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At Silver Hill, you will find everything that makes for a comfortable home. Besides a convenient location and quiet surroundings, you will enjoy friendly neighbors, planned social events and a caring, service oriented staff that knows how to attend to the special wishes of adults 55 and better. ...
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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 Chericoke, VA

The average cost of senior living in Chericoke is $3,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

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

Chericoke, VA
$3,918/mo
$3,922/mo

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

Chericoke, VA
$3,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,903/mo
Independent Living
$3,918/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,563/mo
Studio
$5,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,035/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,205/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Chericoke 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: Chericoke, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChericoke, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,918/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,490/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,903/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chericoke, VA:$3,918/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Chericoke, VA:$4,490/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Chericoke, VA:$4,903/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Chericoke, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chericoke 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chericoke, VA$3,396/mo$3,093/mo+9.8%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Chericoke, VA
2024 average cost:$3,396/mo
2023 average cost:$3,093/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Chericoke

Recent reviews for independent living in Chericoke

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

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.

Legacy at Imperial Village in Richmond, VA

4.9
My family doesn't have any problems with the community they like because I like living here . Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend the Legacy at Imperial Village community to other families.

Chericoke independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chericoke independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chericoke, 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 Chericoke 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 Chericoke partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chericoke, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chericoke 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 Chericoke communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chericoke, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chericoke 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 Chericoke offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chericoke, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47%
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