The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Richmond, VA for 2023
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There are 29 Independent Living Communities in the Richmond area, with 23 in Richmond and 6 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Richmond is $2,966 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,802. Cheaper nearby regions include Henrico with an average starting cost of $2,259.
To help you with your search, browse the 211 reviews below for independent living communities in Richmond. On average, consumers rate independent living in Richmond 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Mechanicsville with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Richmond, VA
Holiday Virginian
Provides: Independent Living
300 Twinridge Ln, Richmond, VA 23235
"I liked everything about it. The apartments, the meal that we had there, the staff, the dining facilities were all very nice. They offered a lot of services, which I thought was good. If I had..." More
"I liked everything about it. The apartments, the meal that we had there, the staff, the dining facilities were all very nice. They offered a lot of services, which I thought was good. If I had..." More
Heritage Oaks
Provides: Independent Living
1100 German School Rd , Richmond, VA 23225
"I enjoyed my tour at Heritage Oaks, I liked it. I like that as a community, they have activities, it's a structured environment, and it's a nice and clean place. The apartment I saw had a nice..." More
"I enjoyed my tour at Heritage Oaks, I liked it. I like that as a community, they have activities, it's a structured environment, and it's a nice and clean place. The apartment I saw had a nice..." More
Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
12330 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238
"I toured three senior places and the top one was Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community. It's gorgeous. The food looks incredible. They have everything. I would live there myself. It is the highest,..." More
"I toured three senior places and the top one was Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community. It's gorgeous. The food looks incredible. They have everything. I would live there myself. It is the highest,..." More
The Crossings at Bon Air
Provides: Independent Living
9100 Bon Air Crossings Drive, Richmond, VA 23235
"I went to The Crossings at Bon Air. I like the amenities. I like the one-bedroom. It had a washing machine in the room. The tour guide was very friendly. They have lots of activities. The menu..." More
"I went to The Crossings at Bon Air. I like the amenities. I like the one-bedroom. It had a washing machine in the room. The tour guide was very friendly. They have lots of activities. The menu..." More
Covenant Columns
Provides: Independent Living
510 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23223
"Covenant Columns is an assisted living facility committed to enhance the quality of life for each resident. This is possible because our smaller home-like environment allows our caregivers to..." More
"Covenant Columns is an assisted living facility committed to enhance the quality of life for each resident. This is possible because our smaller home-like environment allows our caregivers to..." More
Legacy at Imperial Village
Provides: Independent Living
1717 Bellevue Ave., Richmond, VA 23227
"Legacy at Imperial Village was one of my parents' first picks. What they liked about that was the remodeled rooms. They had granite countertops in the kitchen, and it just looked really nice and..." More
"Legacy at Imperial Village was one of my parents' first picks. What they liked about that was the remodeled rooms. They had granite countertops in the kitchen, and it just looked really nice and..." More
The Towers
Provides: Independent Living
350 Hioaks Road, Richmond, VA 23225
"I recently went on a lunch tour here and I was very impressed with the food they had to offer! Have have new entrees weekly but have an a la carte menu that is available all day everyday, which is..." More
"I recently went on a lunch tour here and I was very impressed with the food they had to offer! Have have new entrees weekly but have an a la carte menu that is available all day everyday, which is..." More
Lakewood
Provides: Independent Living
1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
"Lakewood was very impressive. Unfortunately, it was during COVID, so we didn't get to tour the living facilities. They had just finished renovations. Their staff was really pleasant and nice. I..." More
"Lakewood was very impressive. Unfortunately, it was during COVID, so we didn't get to tour the living facilities. They had just finished renovations. Their staff was really pleasant and nice. I..." More
Carriage Hill Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
7000 Coachman Lane, Richmond, VA 23228
"I am in the Carriage Hill. Everybody here is over 55. There aren't any children, just senior citizens. They have a plan where the rent includes utilities. It looks very nice and very well kept-up...." More
"I am in the Carriage Hill. Everybody here is over 55. There aren't any children, just senior citizens. They have a plan where the rent includes utilities. It looks very nice and very well kept-up...." More
Discovery Village At The West End
Provides: Independent Living
9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23233
"I took a tour of Discovery Village At the West End. I saw the facility. The people there were wonderful, and I really liked it. It was further away from where I wanted to be, and it was more..." More
"I took a tour of Discovery Village At the West End. I saw the facility. The people there were wonderful, and I really liked it. It was further away from where I wanted to be, and it was more..." More
Dominion Place
Provides: Independent Living
1025 West Grace Street,, Richmond, VA 23220
"My husband chose to move at Dominion Place Association because he liked that area of town. It was his first choice of places to move in. The apartments were small but it was well-insulated that you..." More
"My husband chose to move at Dominion Place Association because he liked that area of town. It was his first choice of places to move in. The apartments were small but it was well-insulated that you..." More
Summerhill at Sony Point
Provides: Independent Living
9250 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23235
"My Father lived at Summerhill for a little over eight years before he passed. He enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, and having his own unit that he bought. Summerhill has transportation for..." More
"My Father lived at Summerhill for a little over eight years before he passed. He enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, and having his own unit that he bought. Summerhill has transportation for..." More
Harvest Glen Community
Provides: Independent Living
300 Pumpkin Pl North, Richmond, VA 23225
"Harvest Glen Community is a mile from my house. I like that it's a single floor, and it's a nice open layout inside. They do have a clubhouse and a pool. I think they do all the yard work with..." More
"Harvest Glen Community is a mile from my house. I like that it's a single floor, and it's a nice open layout inside. They do have a clubhouse and a pool. I think they do all the yard work with..." More
Aspire at West End
Provides: Independent Living
5020 Sulky Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
"Aspire at West End was very beautiful. It's the same price as the other place for a one-bedroom apartment. It's got all the amenities. They have laundry and everything. The staff was excellent. The..." More
"Aspire at West End was very beautiful. It's the same price as the other place for a one-bedroom apartment. It's got all the amenities. They have laundry and everything. The staff was excellent. The..." More
Guardian Place
Provides: Independent Living
1620 Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230
"My friend has moved into Guardian Place. It's very nice. It's a secure building. They check on you every day. They have a lot of nice parking spaces there. It's monitored very well. It's nice and..." More
"My friend has moved into Guardian Place. It's very nice. It's a secure building. They check on you every day. They have a lot of nice parking spaces there. It's monitored very well. It's nice and..." More
Everleigh Short Pump
Provides: Independent Living
12651 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233
"We liked Everleigh Short Pump. The administrators and staff were very friendly. We saw two different units available, a community area, workout area, and pool area. The facility is spotless. They..." More
"We liked Everleigh Short Pump. The administrators and staff were very friendly. We saw two different units available, a community area, workout area, and pool area. The facility is spotless. They..." More
Forest Creek
Provides: Independent Living
3501 Forest Haven Drive, Richmond, VA 23234
"My parents are still in Forest Creek. It is a decent place. It's for 55-plus only. What I like best is the accommodations. Everything is on one floor. It's a really clean area, which is what I like..." More
"My parents are still in Forest Creek. It is a decent place. It's for 55-plus only. What I like best is the accommodations. Everything is on one floor. It's a really clean area, which is what I like..." More
Masonic Home of Virginia
Provides: Independent Living
500 Masonic Lane, Richmond, VA 23223
"Serves solely Master Masons of Virginia, and families. Assets transfer alternatively to Entrance Fee. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis." More
"Serves solely Master Masons of Virginia, and families. Assets transfer alternatively to Entrance Fee. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis." More
Norcroft Townhomes
Provides: Independent Living
401 Norcroft Circle, Richmond, VA 23225
"My husband and I have been living at Norcroft Apartments. I love the place very well because the rooms are nice and spacious. The bathroom is a big enough for my husband and I. The staff is..." More
"My husband and I have been living at Norcroft Apartments. I love the place very well because the rooms are nice and spacious. The bathroom is a big enough for my husband and I. The staff is..." More
The Park at Ridgedale
Provides: Independent Living
5001 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234
"The Park at Ridgedale was very nice. The lady that was there was very informative. But they didn't have an apartment available for me to see at the time. They gave me handouts, explained everything..." More
"The Park at Ridgedale was very nice. The lady that was there was very informative. But they didn't have an apartment available for me to see at the time. They gave me handouts, explained everything..." More
Upside Richmond
Provides: Independent Living
230 N 6th St, Richmond, VA 23219
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated..." More
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated..." More
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Holiday Dogwood Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
10300 Three Chopt Rd, Henrico, VA 23233
"My second top choice would be Holiday Dogwood Terrace. There's nothing I like least about it. It's cheaper for a one-bedroom, but it's small. The staff were very knowledgeable, punctual, very..." More
"My second top choice would be Holiday Dogwood Terrace. There's nothing I like least about it. It's cheaper for a one-bedroom, but it's small. The staff were very knowledgeable, punctual, very..." More
Verena at the Glen
Provides: Independent Living
10286 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
"We liked the Verena at the Glen. Mother liked the feel of the openness when she walked in, the welcoming feeling, and she did like the size of the apartments. She liked that they had a full kitchen..." More
"We liked the Verena at the Glen. Mother liked the feel of the openness when she walked in, the welcoming feeling, and she did like the size of the apartments. She liked that they had a full kitchen..." More
The Harmony Collection at Hanover
Provides: Independent Living
8227 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
"Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Hanover BRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living! Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person..." More
"Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Hanover BRAND NEW Independent and Assisted Living! Comfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person..." More
Covenant Woods
Provides: Independent Living
7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 2...
"I visited Covenant Woods independent living a year ago and I am still in contact with them. They send me messages and send me things once in a while. I went back there last year because they..." More
"I visited Covenant Woods independent living a year ago and I am still in contact with them. They send me messages and send me things once in a while. I went back there last year because they..." More
Anthology of Tuckahoe
Provides: Independent Living
567 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
"My mother is in independent living now at Anthology of Tuckahoe. It's great. It's a brand-new facility. She thoroughly enjoys it there. It had modern amenities and tons of services. It had..." More
"My mother is in independent living now at Anthology of Tuckahoe. It's great. It's a brand-new facility. She thoroughly enjoys it there. It had modern amenities and tons of services. It had..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Richmond
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Review of Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community
I toured three senior places and the top one was Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community. It's gorgeous. The food looks incredible. They have everything. I would live there myself. It is the highest, i... Read more
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Review of Aspire at West End
Aspire at West End was very beautiful. It's the same price as the other place for a one-bedroom apartment. It's got all the amenities. They have laundry and everything. The staff was excellent. The... Read more
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Review of Aspire at West End
Aspire at West End was very welcoming, and I was very impressed with it. It was a fairly new building. They had a handicapped parking outside where you could drive up and let people off. They had p... Read more
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