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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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The director and maintenance people are so very friendly. We have visited two or three times and the facility and personnel only seem better each time, so comfortable. We are planning to make it our home...
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.
Set in a picturesque setting, Park View at South Pantops is a senior housing community in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. We're only a few minutes from Crozet, Gordonsville and the surrounding area, which gives you access to numerous religious organizations, hospitals and various...
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I love this community and I think it is perfect. I love most about the community most is the whole atmosphere. They offer a lot of programs so you could stay busy all day if you wanted to. There is such a...
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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 Independence . . . Charlottesville's newest, most spacious apartments for active adults, professionals or retirees over 55. Come Home to an Awesome Lifestyle. Say goodbye to lawn care, painting and repair projects! The Independence offers Charlottesville's newest, largest, best-equipped...
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Fabulous facility in the heart of Charlottesville. Beautiful home setting with a wonderful community.
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.
At Home in CharlottesvilleWhat may strike you first about Martha Jefferson House isn’t really the House at all, but what is around it. The House sits on a private cul-de-sac, lined with old trees, and close to the beautifully landscaped grounds of the University of Virginia. In the heart of...
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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My Mother has been making her home at the Lodge at Old Trail for 4 years now. She enjoys having an outdoor balcony where she can bird watch and have her plants. My Mom has a cat and many of her neighbors...
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 Lodge at Old Trail officially opened its doors on May 18, 2012 and has been welcoming residents ever since. The Lodge is designed to offer an ideal setting for an enjoyable, fulfilling lifestyle. We are located in Crozet, Virginia in the heart of Old Trail Village, a vibrant...
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We are very pleased and thankful for the care my father is receiving. We were also extremely grateful to A Place for Mom for supporting and guiding us through the process. There is easy access to the main...
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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
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.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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My Mother has lived here for 2 years and even though a new Ownership group came in (Hill Valley) they have made some welcome changes to enhance the community even more! I live near by (Far West End, Short...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
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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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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: 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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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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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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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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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: 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: 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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in scenic Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia, Rosewood Village at Wintergreen is a senior housing community that's a home. The beautiful property is located under the Blue Ridge Mountains and many rooms have stunning views of the mountainside. The property itself sits near a championship...
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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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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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.
The Atlantic at Charter Colony is set in the heart of Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA and is considered to be one of Virginia's best 55+ senior independent housing communities. Our tight-knit community is located just a few minutes from a wide variety of shops and entertainment possibilities,...

Cost of independent living in Sheppards, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sheppards is $4,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,912 per month.

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

Sheppards, VA
$4,276/mo
$4,185/mo

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

Sheppards, VA
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,193/mo
Independent Living
$4,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,589/mo
Studio
$5,464/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,273/mo

Senior living costs in Sheppards 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: Sheppards, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSheppards, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,276/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,116/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,193/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sheppards, VA:$4,276/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sheppards, VA:$5,116/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sheppards, VA:$5,193/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sheppards, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sheppards 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
Sheppards, VA$5,312/mo$4,377/mo+21.4%
Virginia$3,503/mo$3,352/mo+4.5%
National$3,222/mo$3,144/mo+2.5%
Sheppards, VA
2024 average cost:$5,312/mo
2023 average cost:$4,377/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,503/mo
2023 average cost:$3,352/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheppards

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheppards

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

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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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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Sheppards independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppards independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppards, 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 Sheppards 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 Sheppards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sheppards 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 Sheppards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppards 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 Sheppards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheppards, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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47.3%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Heritage Green and Daybreak, Morningside of Charlottesville and The Colonnades are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sheppards, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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