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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 83 independent living facilities in Tidewater, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
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The care services get a 5 but only because Mom had wonderful care from Hospice of VA (3, if only facility staff). Many activities were offered but Mom did not participate in many. I think that more staff...
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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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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 Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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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.
Victory Woods is a charming apartment community for seniors, located in Lexington Park, MD. Our inviting community offers the ease and enjoyment of apartment living, with numerous features designed to suit your lifestyle. Located within walking distance to Lexington Village shopping center, you...
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The office staff were so helpful. They helped me get my mom into a senior apt. there. She loves living in her new apt. The residence are all very friendly and kind to my mom. She has had a very positive...
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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.
Sandston Plateau is the finest independent senior living facility located near Richmond International Airport. The community features 1 and 2 bedroom garden style apartments. Each unit comes with range, refrigerator, dishwasher, central air, garbage disposal, wall to wall carpeting, emergency...
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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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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I have lived here for 3 years and a few months will resign my lease for year four. With that being said I am very happy with the Atlantic. I find the people are friendly, respectful and quiet. The offer...
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.
Enjoy easy access to downtown Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, when you choose to reside with The Atlantic at Brook Run. Just 44 miles west of Williamsburg and 98 miles south of Washington, DC, Richmond is thriving with history, cultural activities, and nightlife. Take in breathtaking...
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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.
Now a non-smoking community! Darby House offers quality living exclusively for seniors 62 and over, who are seeking convenience and a sense of community. Located less than 2 miles from downtown Richmond in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there are panoramic skyline views as well as a wooded...
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The windows need to replaced badly and hallways and resident door's need painting immediately. The halls smell awful. It's not a bad community at all but for the price they are paying these things should be...
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.
LEGACY AT IMPERIAL VILLAGE, UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, WELCOMES YOU. MILLIONS IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS.LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST BEGINS AT LEGACY AT IMPERIAL PLAZA. Nestled among the quiet neighborhoods of Richmond, our community provides an active, engaged lifestyle. Our...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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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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.
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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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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It has been overall positive. We picked this community because it was the only option, and it was affordable. I would recommend to others.
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.
Welcome home to Lexington Park Adult Community. We are an affordable apartment community for senior' 55 years of age and older. Our community consists of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom 1 baths, and 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment units. Whether you want to take a swim in our indoor heated pool or just relax...
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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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, 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Tidewater, VA

The average cost of senior living in Tidewater is $3,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

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

Tidewater, VA
$3,720/mo
$3,808/mo

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

Tidewater, VA
$3,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,697/mo
Independent Living
$3,720/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,792/mo
Studio
$5,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,751/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Tidewater 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: Tidewater, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTidewater, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,720/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,697/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tidewater, VA:$3,720/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tidewater, VA:$4,638/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tidewater, VA:$4,697/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tidewater, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tidewater 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
Tidewater, VA$3,620/mo$3,250/mo+11.4%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Tidewater, VA
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Tidewater

Recent reviews for independent living in Tidewater

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.

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.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA

5.0
We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

Tidewater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tidewater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tidewater, 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 Tidewater 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 Tidewater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tidewater, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tidewater 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 Tidewater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tidewater, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tidewater 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 Tidewater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tidewater, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
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Verena at The Reserve, Heritage Green and The Compass at Springdale Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tidewater, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Tidewater, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Tidewater, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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