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Our of all the communities in the area we had looked at, Tuckahoe Pines is newer and everything seems very clean and they offer great amenities. There is staff on site if your loved one needs assistance. We...
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.
Tuckahoe Pines, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Patterson Avenue in Richmond. We look forward to opening brand new Summer of 2021! Tuckahoe Pines will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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staff was great and very friendly to me and my family .I would like to say thank you for the nurses that work there and doing a great job with the patients.
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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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.
Congratulations! You’ve come a long way, but you have more goals to set, more passions to pursue, and more dreams to realize. Let us be the first to welcome you to the best part of your active adult life, Everleigh Short Pump. Everleigh Short Pump is a haven for 55+ active adult living located...
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They were very friendly and welcoming. The facility was always clean. Staff extremely friendly. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. The food seemed good. Activities offered were good. Overall value for the...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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I would tell them that it is a good community to go to. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The room is a good size and we had to provide the furniture for my loved one. The selection of the food is...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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This was my first visit to Nansemond Commons. I was Surprised the facility smelled pleasant! Helpful and friendly maintenence, nursing and other support staff. The rooms are clean and spacious with ample...
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.
At Concordia Assisted Living Residences, our care commitment is demonstrated on a daily basis by our staff. They take a focused, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of our residents and they support and educate the family members and loved ones of the residents we serve.
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Most of the staff are good. Definitely need to be active with family members care. That is true for every facility. They do need better food selections and variety.
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 Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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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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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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: 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: 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.
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
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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: 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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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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sherwood Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sherwood Forest is $4,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,121 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sherwood Forest, VA vs. nearby cities

Sherwood Forest, VA
$4,022/mo
$4,178/mo
$3,462/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sherwood Forest, VA vs. the state and national average

Sherwood Forest, VA
$4,022/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sherwood Forest vs. other types of senior living

$4,872/mo
Independent Living
$4,022/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sherwood Forest, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,630/mo
Studio
$5,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,305/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sherwood Forest over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sherwood Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Sherwood Forest

Brookdale Midlothian

5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.

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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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

Sherwood Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sherwood Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sherwood Forest, 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 Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Richmond, Verena at The Reserve and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sherwood Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 200 independent living facilities near Sherwood Forest, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sherwood Forest, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Verena at The Reserve and Sunrise at Bon Air. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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