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The cost of independent living in Runnymede is about $4,463 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 668 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I have been living here for 5 years and enjoy it very much. I have many friends and I like the activities that are offered. The residents are very friendly and the staff are very helpful.
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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The staff are great! Genuinely friendly and caring. The ONLY drawbacks that it is pricey. But you get what you pay for. [name removed] fosters a welcoming environment for all the residents I encountered. She...
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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11 Floor plan available
9.2
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333 reviews
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The only thing that didn't right is that I was waived the first month. Free rent plus memory care. My Mom didn't get to moved in until [date removed] because they didn't get Doctor paperwork done correctly....
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 Hidenwood Community, located in Newport News, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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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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88 Floor plans available
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8.3
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64 reviews
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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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8.0
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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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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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7.6
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The memory unit staff was excellent and attentive to everyone's needs. The variety of meals was very rewarding. Any questions we had for any staff was answered in a timely fashion. The activity in the unit...
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.
Independence and Peace of Mind are important to us and encouraged by Morningside's features and services. Morningside's Levels of Care Program ensures that residents receive the care they need and pay only for the services they require. This allows residents to remain within the community as...
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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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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, 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.
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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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: 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.
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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.
At Silver Hill, you will find everything that makes for a comfortable home. Besides a convenient location and quiet surroundings, you will enjoy friendly neighbors, planned social events and a caring, service oriented staff that knows how to attend to the special wishes of adults 55 and better. ...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Runnymede, VA

The average cost of senior living in Runnymede is $4,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,259 per month.

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

Runnymede, VA
$4,463/mo
$3,902/mo
$4,560/mo

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

Runnymede, VA
$4,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,119/mo

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

$5,171/mo
Independent Living
$4,463/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,785/mo
Studio
$5,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,987/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,655/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Runnymede over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Runnymede

Recent reviews for independent living in Runnymede

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.

HMP Senior Solutions Cambridge Crossing, LLC in Williamsburg, VA

4.4
I like that it's a small facility (60 rooms) so the staff knows everyone personally and vice versa. They also do a family dinner the 3rd Thursday of every month and invite family to participate in activities, especially outings. I am very please so far and think it is a really good place value ...
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Runnymede independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Runnymede independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Runnymede, 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 Runnymede 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 Runnymede partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Runnymede, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Runnymede 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 Runnymede communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Runnymede, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
60%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Runnymede 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 Runnymede offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Runnymede, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.6%
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Verena at The Reserve, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and Colonial Harbor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Runnymede, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Runnymede, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Runnymede, Virginia is Verena at The Reserve. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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