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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jamaica, VA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Jamaica area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Jamaica. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 135 independent living facilities in Jamaica, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Enjoy carefree retirement living at The Arbors, an affordable senior apartment community for seniors 62 and better. This community boasts an excellent location near stores, churches, a senior center and two major hospitals. The city bus stops right in front and retail stores are within walking...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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We chose The Atlantic at Twin Hickory Glen because of the price and availability. The apartments here are good size. It is in a very nice area with a lot of convenient things near by such as shopping,...
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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.
Here at The Atlantic at Twin Hickory we offer distinctive retirement living in a great location.  Just minutes from Short Pump Mall, you are located in the Heartbeat of Glen Allen.  We have one bedroom with one bath apartments, and also two bedroom with two bath apartments...
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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.
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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.
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...

Cost of independent living in Jamaica, VA

The average cost of senior living in Jamaica is $3,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

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

Jamaica, VA
$3,815/mo
$3,976/mo

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

Jamaica, VA
$3,815/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,844/mo
Independent Living
$3,815/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,905/mo
Studio
$5,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,004/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,107/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Jamaica 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: Jamaica, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJamaica, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,815/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,779/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,844/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Jamaica, VA:$3,815/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Jamaica, VA:$4,779/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Jamaica, VA:$4,844/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Jamaica, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jamaica 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
Jamaica, VA$3,256/mo$2,979/mo+9.3%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Jamaica, VA
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$2,979/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
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 Jamaica

Recent reviews for independent living in Jamaica

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.

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.

Jamaica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jamaica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jamaica, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Jamaica 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 Jamaica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jamaica, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jamaica 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 Jamaica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jamaica, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at The Reserve, Verena at the Glen and Heritage Green are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jamaica, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 135 independent living facilities near Jamaica, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jamaica, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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