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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.
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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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
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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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument AvenueSubhead: Senior Living in Richmond, VA“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” Those are the words that stand behind the promise wemake to both you and your family every day at Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument Avenue.Located in the heart of...
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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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.
The Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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: 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
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Guinea Mills, VA

The average cost of senior living in Guinea Mills is $3,988 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,912 per month.

Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, vs. nearby cities

Guinea Mills, VA
$3,988/mo
$4,265/mo
$4,185/mo

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

Guinea Mills, VA
$3,988/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,003/mo
Independent Living
$3,988/mo

Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,629/mo
Studio
$5,263/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,169/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,536/mo

Senior living costs in Guinea Mills 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: Guinea Mills, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuinea Mills, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,988/mo$4,385/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,958/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,003/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Guinea Mills, VA:$3,988/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Guinea Mills, VA:$4,958/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Guinea Mills, VA:$5,003/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Guinea Mills, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Guinea Mills 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Guinea Mills, VA$3,254/mo$2,848/mo+14.3%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Guinea Mills, VA
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$2,848/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,360/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Guinea Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Guinea Mills

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

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.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Guinea Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guinea Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guinea Mills, 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 Guinea Mills 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 Guinea Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guinea Mills, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Guinea Mills 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 Guinea Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guinea Mills, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guinea Mills 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 Guinea Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guinea Mills, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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