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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Penlan, VA

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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.
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.
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 had an opportunity to talk with someone the other day who was touring, and I told her I love it here and would recommend for anybody to come here. She should pack up her things and move right in! My...
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.
The Guardian Place is a senior housing community offering studio apartments and one and two bedroom apartment homes for active seniors in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Richmond is a town rife with American history and tradition. The stunning architecture, museums, and cobblestone streets...
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Penlan

Recent reviews for independent living in Penlan

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.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

Penlan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penlan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penlan, 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 Penlan 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 Penlan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Penlan 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 Penlan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penlan 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 Penlan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penlan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.7%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Verena at the Glen, Lake Forest at Swift Creek and Aspire at West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penlan, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 133 independent living facilities near Penlan, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Penlan, Virginia are Verena at the Glen and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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