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Photo of Tribute at The Glen by Cogir
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As family of two residents at Tribute, I’m pleased to write this. Our relatives have Parkinson’s and dementia for one and Alzheimer’s for the other. Advisers at A Place for Mom provided helpful guidance. ...
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.
Located just south of Washington, D.C., Tribute at The Glen rests near the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. At home in the small suburb of Woodbridge, the community provides a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services. Experienced caregivers aim to build lasting...
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I moved my father into Fredericksburg assisted living about 1 month ago. This is by far the best facility he has ever been in. [name removed], the Administrator is great, as is her staff. They are all...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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Every one of those would be a 4+ or a 5. I am very satisfied and feel this is the best place for him. What we like the most about Rosewood Village is their very caring staff who seem to genuinely live/love...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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So far a big 5 for alllll! Everyone seems very helpful, engaged with the residents. And the facility is bright and welcoming. We would absolutely recommend The Blake community to other families who may need...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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The staff is generally very friendly. They try to be helpful and present a friendly environment. Administration has changed rapidly during my stay - The office staff has been 'tested'.) I have, for the...
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.
We believe that Chesterfield Heights is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Chesterfield Heights, our management teams live on-site, and...
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Very nice facility, well appointed and well taken care of. My mother was in independent living. However when I wanted to move her to assisted living they felt they couldn't accommodate her due to the steps.
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.
Chancellor's Village has been a part of Fredericksburg, Virginia since 1991. We have over 85 years of combined senior experience. We are located on 15 acre wooded campus, between Washington, DC & Richmond, VA. Chancellor's Village offers both independent and assisted living to suit your...
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Facility is newly renovated and very nice. Mom is very well cared for and I am notified immediately of any concerns the staff has. She participates in the activities and seems to enjoy the fellowship with...
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our Seaton Chesterfield community without having to leave your home!Seaton...
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Cambridge Gardens has been such a blessing for our family. My mom loves the food and socializing during meal times. The hairdresser, [name removed] is so great with her and all the residents. She loves to...
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.
Experience the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens!Our community is located in the heart of Lee's Hill with access to shops, entertainment, and several medical services just down the street. As an assisted living community, we offer services for seniors around the clock, all within one...
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Everyone is friendly and always offer to help and are willing to chat whenever needed. Again, because of the turnover in the management it is difficult to know about changes and such. Everyone is happy with...
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.
Photo of Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe
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My dad is in memory care and I’ve found the stuff to be very caring and attentive. My dad’s laundry, room and hygiene are looked after and the staff keeps me updated. If I have any negatives to report...
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.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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Photo of The Crossroads at Bon Air
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Staff are very friendly and helpful. A lot of activites for residents. Food is good. The facilty is very clean. My parents have been there for a couple of months now and seem to enjoy it. They enjoy the...
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.
The Crossings at Bon Air is a 17.6-acre campus that features rental independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, memory care apartments and short stay respite living. Residents of our community enjoy extensive in unit amenities, such as full kitchens, washer/dryers and weekly...
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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Photo of Vitality Living West End Richmond
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Currently very low on staff in memory care unit. However, staff is very attentive emotionally. Staff maintains a caring environment. Rooms can be cleaned more efficiently.
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then our upscale, two-story retirement community located in a serene wooded area of Richmond, Va., is the place for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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Photo of Sunrise at Silas Burke House
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My friend was in serious trouble. It was urgent to get her safe and medicated. Sunrise Silas Burke House was very fast to get her professionally evaluated, and accepted into the facility. As I recall, it was...
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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Always a big turnover of residents. As well as staff. A few things I like about the community are the location, the landscaping, the kindness of staff, meals, variety of different activities.
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.
Dogwood Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds within an upscale location in the west end of Richmond, you'll love your quiet home in the heart of it all. We're just a short distance from shopping, restaurants, healthcare...
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Did not participate in the activities and assisted living is very expensive. However, The facility is beautiful, and maintained inside and out. The staff is nice but there seems to be a lot of turnover. I am...
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.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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Allways welcoming. The staff listens to the residents. As an example, I was there one day and the chef was talking with residents. The subject was what do you like, what we can discontinue and is there...
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.
Heritage Oaks is an independent living retirement community located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. Just two blocks from outstanding medical facilities, Heritage Oaks is also conveniently near local shopping, dining, and entertainment.When the weather is nice, many of our residents choose to...
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There are no words to express how much the overall experience has been for my Mom at Arbor Terrace. She has been there almost 4 months and she is happy with all she has experienced. The people there are...
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
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.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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Upon contacting Bickford at Chesterfield, I felt this was the type of facility my cousin would find comfortable and accommodating to her needs. The tour of the facility made it clear the staff provided...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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Mitigating circumstances :We've only been there a month and staff in the memory unit appears stretched. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families it is a good community. I'm sure acclimation on...
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.
Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg is a premiere assisted living and memory care community located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Fredericksburg is located an hour south of Washington D.C., offering residents easy access to the world-famous landmarks of our nation's capital. Our residents...
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Very clean, staff for the most part is friendly, positive and helpful, food is much better than most and getting in the door was made quite easy by [name removed] and the other folks there.
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.
Morningside at Bellgrade sets the stage for our residents to increase their quality of life. Our excellent program offers a balanced nutritional plan, which complements the medication management delivery plan. When the health of an individual is viewed, diet and medications go together. When they...
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The staff director has a whole plan for residence, all you have to do is join. All kinds of arts and crafts. Different types of games like bridge, mahjong, monopoly , just to name a few. The staff...
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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Quarry Station is a nice looking 3 story building with about 8O recently renovated apartments. The front door to the building is locked at all times. Residents are given a fob to enter. Each resident is...
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.
The master suite Quarry Station Senior Apartments is an architectural gem in Manassas, Prince William County, VA. The high-end 55+ property is funded by the non-profit Wesley housing. Each of the 1-2 bedroom units offers plenty of comfortable accommodation surrounded by the picturesque Prince...
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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Cost of independent living in Porters, VA

The average cost of senior living in Porters is $4,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,781 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porters, VA vs. nearby cities

Porters, VA
$4,639/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porters, VA vs. the state and national average

Porters, VA
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porters vs. other types of senior living

$5,814/mo
Independent Living
$4,639/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Porters, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,949/mo
Studio
$5,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,086/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,396/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Porters over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Porters

Recent reviews for independent living in Porters

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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The Blake at Charlottesville

4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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Shalom Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Porters independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porters independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porters, 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 Porters 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 Porters partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porters, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Porters 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 Porters communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porters, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porters 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 Porters offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porters, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.3%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, Jubilation and Acclaim at Belmont Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Porters, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 178 independent living facilities near Porters, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Porters, Virginia are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Potomac Place and Aspire at West End. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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