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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Willow Lakes, VA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Willow Lakes area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Willow Lakes. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Willow Lakes, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pungo Ridge Commons, Tangle Pines and Sparrow Point.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Willow Lakes, VA
The average cost of senior living in Willow Lakes is $3,847 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willow Lakes, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willow Lakes, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Willow Lakes, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Willow Lakes
Recent reviews for independent living in Willow Lakes
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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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA
5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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Willow Lakes independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Lakes, 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 Willow Lakes 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 Willow Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Lakes, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Lakes 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 Willow Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Lakes, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Lakes 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 Willow Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow Lakes, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Holiday Lighthouse Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willow Lakes, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Willow Lakes, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willow Lakes, Virginia are Bay Lake Community, The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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