About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sunbeam, VA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Sunbeam is about $3,727 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 144 options. Read 1280 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Suffolk, Windsor and Franklin.

Sunbeam Independent Living Facilities | 1280 Reviews

Showing 133 communities
Last Updated: 6/23/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Hamilton - West
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.
Photo of Braywood Manor
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.
Photo of Sinclair Commons
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.
Photo of Carriage House Apartment
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.
Photo of Sentara Villages
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.
Photo of Hopewell Heights Apartments
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.
Photo of Totty Place
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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
Photo of Lynnhaven Cove
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Sunbeam, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sunbeam is $3,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,601 per month.

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

Sunbeam, VA
$3,727/mo
$3,534/mo

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

Sunbeam, VA
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$4,193/mo
Independent Living
$3,727/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,929/mo
Studio
$5,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,486/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sunbeam over time

Sunbeam, VAVA stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Sunbeam

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunbeam

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 ...
Read more

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.

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
Read more

Sunbeam independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunbeam independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunbeam, 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 Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunbeam, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
10.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunbeam, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunbeam, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
47.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 144 independent living facilities near Sunbeam, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Sunbeam, Virginia is Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top