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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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: 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...
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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It has been overall positive. We picked this community because it was the only option, and it was affordable. I would recommend to others.
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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.
Welcome home to Lexington Park Adult Community. We are an affordable apartment community for senior' 55 years of age and older. Our community consists of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom 1 baths, and 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment units. Whether you want to take a swim in our indoor heated pool or just relax...
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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.
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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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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...
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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: 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, 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.
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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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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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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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.
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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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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: 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: 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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I'am satisfied with my move to this community. So far everything has worked out very well for me since my move here. It is a nice community, and they do a great job with keeping the grounds, and the...
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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.
Madonna House is a serene home for the active 55 + in the historic district of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. As a safe senior housing and supportive moral atmosphere, the Madonna House provides crucial life skills, counseling and motivation to the seniors wishing to enjoy a lifestyle...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Ethel, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ethel is $3,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

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

Ethel, VA
$3,640/mo
$3,808/mo

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

Ethel, VA
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,879/mo
Independent Living
$3,640/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$5,452/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,035/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,648/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Ethel 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: Ethel, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEthel, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,640/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,683/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,879/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ethel, VA:$3,640/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ethel, VA:$4,683/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ethel, VA:$4,879/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ethel, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ethel 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
Ethel, VA$3,815/mo$3,577/mo+6.7%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ethel, VA
2024 average cost:$3,815/mo
2023 average cost:$3,577/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
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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 Ethel

Recent reviews for independent living in Ethel

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.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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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.

Ethel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ethel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ethel, 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 Ethel 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 Ethel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ethel, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ethel 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 Ethel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ethel, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ethel 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 Ethel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ethel, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
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32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Verena at The Reserve, Jubilation and Heritage Green are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ethel, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 114 independent living facilities near Ethel, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ethel, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve, Morningside House of St Charles and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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