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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.
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...
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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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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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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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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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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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,...
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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.
Take a look at the latest in senior apartment living in Fredericksburg. English Oaks offers cottage style apartments for seniors 55+. One and two-bedroom options are available accompanied by kitchens with the newest appliances, roomy closets and a patio. The one-story, residential design with...
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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: 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.
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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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, 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: 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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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
The beautiful 2 Bedroom one-story cottage style apartments at Forest Creek are exclusively for seniors 55+. Free gas heat/ water and a wireless emergency response system are included in the two bedroom apartments. Forest Creek is conveniently located off Ironbridge Road with Chippenham Parkway...

Cost of independent living in Penola, VA

The average cost of senior living in Penola is $3,928 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

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

Penola, VA
$3,928/mo

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

Penola, VA
$3,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,113/mo
Independent Living
$3,928/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$5,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,182/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,117/mo

Senior living costs in Penola 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: Penola, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenola, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,928/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,923/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,113/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Penola, VA:$3,928/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Penola, VA:$4,923/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Penola, VA:$5,113/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Penola, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penola 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penola, VA$3,402/mo$3,233/mo+5.2%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Penola, VA
2024 average cost:$3,402/mo
2023 average cost:$3,233/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Penola

Recent reviews for independent living in Penola

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Reasonable food options. Residents and families at various communities express concerns about the quality and variety of meals. At Harmony at Falls Run, some residents have complained about cold food and long wait times, while at Elance at Tuckahoe, they suggest improvements in the meal selection and organization with ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across multiple communities. For example, at The Barrington at Hioaks, the admissions director went above and beyond to clarify miscommunications, and at Holiday Virginian, the staff's excellent customer service was a m ...
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Wide range of activities. Reviews consistently praise the various activities offered at senior living communities. Residents at Chancellor's Village enjoy access to a waterfall and a library with a grand piano, while at Aspire at West End, they appreciate the daily bingo games and outings to local restaurants.
Thorough communication between staff and families. Clear and frequent communication between staff and families is a common theme in the reviews. At Elance at Tuckahoe, families were not initially satisfied with the staff communication, but they have since seen improvements, while at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Liv ...
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Highly accommodating and supportive environment. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of communities, such as Legacy at Imperial Village, where staff go the extra mile to help residents adjust to their new living arrangements. At Harmony at Falls Run, the continuous turnover of executives was a cause for concern, but families a ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of communities are frequently highlighted in the reviews. At Acclaim at Belmont Bay, families appreciate the quiet and attractive surroundings, while at Heritage Oaks, the staff take great pride in maintaining the facilities for their residents.
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Penola independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penola independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penola, 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 Penola 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 Penola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penola, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Penola 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 Penola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penola, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penola 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 Penola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penola, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
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Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Jubilation and Heritage Green are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penola, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 168 independent living facilities near Penola, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Penola, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Potomac Place and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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