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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.
Photo of Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg
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
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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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.
Rich Square Villa offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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.
Nestled in a quaint, private setting, Dunlop Farms Senior Apartment Community redefines active independent living for adults 55 and older. Two bedroom cottages are on one level and are clustered in courtyard neighborhoods. Residents enjoy a host of activities from raised gardening to potluck...
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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.
Photo of Community Living at Its Best
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
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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 have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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: 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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Photo of Zollieville Rest Home
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.
The support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...

Cost of independent living in Fort Christanna, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Christanna is $3,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Christanna, VA, vs. nearby cities

Fort Christanna, VA
$3,109/mo
$2,984/mo

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

Fort Christanna, VA
$3,109/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Christanna, VA, vs. other senior living options

$3,617/mo
Independent Living
$3,109/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Christanna, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,159/mo
Studio
$3,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,865/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Christanna 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: Fort Christanna, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Christanna, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,109/mo$4,391/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$3,534/mo$5,218/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$3,617/mo$5,223/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Fort Christanna, VA:$3,109/mo
Virginia:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Christanna, VA:$3,534/mo
Virginia:$5,218/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Fort Christanna, VA:$3,617/mo
Virginia:$5,223/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Christanna

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Christanna

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Spring Oak at Petersburg

4.7
I am very pleased with Spring Oak at Petersburg, overall. It has taken my dad a while to get settled, but now he is. It is very nice to know that he is safe and taken care of. I would recommend this facility to others.

Brighter Living in Hopewell, VA

4.0
Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The staff is kind and helpful and provides care that we could not provide. The meals, cleaning ...
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Fort Christanna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Christanna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Christanna, 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 Fort Christanna 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 Fort Christanna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Christanna, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Christanna 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 Fort Christanna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Christanna, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Christanna 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 Fort Christanna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Christanna, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.7%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.2%
46.9%
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