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[names removed]seem very in tune with making my mom feel welcome. The welcome committee and most all of the other residents made were all so friendly and no one ever let her eat alone. She was always asked...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at the Reserve!Nestled just minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community’s gourmet dining, social activities, and lush tree-filled grounds are sure to impress. Our all-inclusive...
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I'm delighted with Brookdale Chambrel's services for my brother. I also greatly appreciate the communication between Brookdale and myself.[name removed] has been great to work with also.
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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Colonial Harbor is more than a retirement facility. It is a community full of caring residents and staff. The residents are treated with dignity and like family. Colonial Harbor truly been a blessing to me...
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.
Colonial Harbor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, you'll enjoy our mild weather and all the fascinating destinations the surrounding region offers. We're right down the road from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, and...
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It's gotten better with the new administration. Prior to that the scores would have been lower. The phone situation at the end of December and early January was totally mishandled! Families could not get in...
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.
Living at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg is a place to discover, connect and celebrate. Our experienced, compassionate team, many of whom have been here for years, makes it their mission to really get to know residents – and their families – personally. It’s how we stay true to our mission...
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Very nice facility and staff. My mom is quite happy there. The food was really good at first but it is now contracted out and so depending on who is cooking it varies. They have a good activities director...
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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8.3
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I really liked the staff. They can improve on taking time with the patient's appearance a little more. Making sure their hair is brushed every day.
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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Virginia greens is a lovely place. The management & residents r very friendly. They go out their way to help u. I was surprised that I actually like the food most of the time. It is all inclusive, even...
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.
About Virginia Greens in Williamsburg, VirginiaVirginia Greens Retirement is Williamsburg, Virginia’s premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three-bedroom suites, and a variety of floor...
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Virginia greens is a lovely place. The management & residents r very friendly. They go out their way to help u. I was surprised that I actually like the food most of the time. It is all inclusive, even...
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.
About Virginia Greens in Williamsburg, VirginiaVirginia Greens Retirement is Williamsburg, Virginia’s premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three-bedroom suites, and a variety of floor...
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77 Floor plans available
5.3
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38 reviews
5.3
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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
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.
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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Loved Spring Arbor! They have been open long enough that everything goes smoothly. The staff is fantastic. They are very professional but also warm and friendly. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor to...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Very caring staff. My Mother passed there and everyone was wonderful. However, based on the experience we had we would recommend Edgeworth Park to other families.
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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most of...
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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
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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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Gloucester Courthouse, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gloucester Courthouse is $4,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

Independent living costs in Gloucester Courthouse, VA, vs. nearby cities

Gloucester Courthouse, VA
$4,585/mo
$5,278/mo

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

Gloucester Courthouse, VA
$4,585/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Gloucester Courthouse, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,236/mo
Independent Living
$4,585/mo

Independent living costs in Gloucester Courthouse, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,855/mo
Studio
$5,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,744/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Gloucester Courthouse 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: Gloucester Courthouse, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGloucester Courthouse, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,585/mo$4,346/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,236/mo$5,204/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,236/mo$5,207/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Gloucester Courthouse, VA:$4,585/mo
Virginia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Gloucester Courthouse, VA:$5,236/mo
Virginia:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Gloucester Courthouse, VA:$5,236/mo
Virginia:$5,207/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gloucester Courthouse

Recent reviews for independent living in Gloucester Courthouse

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.

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg

4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.

Gloucester Courthouse independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gloucester Courthouse independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gloucester Courthouse, 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 Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gloucester Courthouse, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gloucester Courthouse, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
68.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gloucester Courthouse, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
40%
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Verena at The Reserve, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and The Hidenwood Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve and The Hidenwood Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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