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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.
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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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.
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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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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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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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 Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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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.
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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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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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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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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The Park at Ridgedale leaves nothing to be desired!Enjoy a renewed sense of freedom with maintenance free-living. Sit back and relax as you watch the evenings come to an end in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. For your convenience we are within walking distance of Martins grocery store and...
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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...
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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.
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: 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: Assisted Living
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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
Cost of independent living in Stearnes, VA
The average cost of senior living in Stearnes is $4,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Appomattox, VA with an average of $2,943 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Stearnes
Recent reviews for independent living in Stearnes
The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA
4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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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.
The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Throughout the reviews, the kindness and attentiveness of staff members are frequently mentioned. At Aspire at West End, they are praised for their friendly demeanor and for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. At The Barrington at Hioaks, the staff are described as dedicated and always ...
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Variety of activities. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at their communities. At Elance at Tuckahoe, there are options for games, social events, and educational programs. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, residents enjoy bingo, card games, and exercise cla ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Discovery Village at the West End, the apartments are described as nice and the staff are commended for their efforts to maintain the buildings. At Everleigh Short Pump, residents express appreciation for the beaut ...
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Supportive and responsive management. Residents and their families value the support and responsiveness of their community's management teams. At Holiday Dogwood Terrace, the staff are commended for their promptness in addressing concerns and for their overall approachability. At Elance at Tuckahoe, the management team is praised ...
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Engaging social environment. Many reviews mention the social aspect of their communities, with residents making new friends and feeling a sense of belonging. At The Barrington at Hioaks, residents praise the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with others. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the com ...
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Individualized care. Several reviews highlight the importance of individualized care and attention. At Heritage Oaks, the staff are commended for their thoughtfulness and ability to accommodate residents' unique needs. At Chesterfield Heights, the caring and compassionate approach of the staff is a major draw fo ...
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Stearnes independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stearnes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stearnes, 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 Stearnes 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 Stearnes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stearnes, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stearnes 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 Stearnes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stearnes, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stearnes 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 Stearnes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stearnes, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Aspire at West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stearnes, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 156 independent living facilities near Stearnes, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stearnes, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Westmont at Short Pump Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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