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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Washington and Lee Home for the Elderly, Essex House and River Meadows
zipAveragecost: $1,939

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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Cost of independent living in Smith Hill, VA

The average cost of senior living in Smith Hill is $1,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

Independent living costs in Smith Hill, VA, vs. nearby cities

Smith Hill, VA
$1,939/mo

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

Smith Hill, VA
$1,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Smith Hill, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,737/mo
Independent Living
$1,939/mo

Independent living costs in Smith Hill, VA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Smith Hill 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: Smith Hill, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith Hill, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$1,939/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,125/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,737/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smith Hill, VA:$1,939/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Smith Hill, VA:$3,125/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smith Hill, VA:$5,737/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Smith Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Smith Hill

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Smith Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Hill, 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 Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith Hill, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith Hill, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith Hill, VANational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
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