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Photo of Lucy Corr
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8.8
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13 reviews
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13 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at Lucy Corr and I visited her weekly. This facility was great. The staff were all very caring and helpful. Based on our experience, I would recommend Lucy Corr to...
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.
Photo of The Crossings at Ironbridge
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8.2
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29 reviews
8.2
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29 reviews
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The regular staff make sure they make you feel like family as much as possible. Every one has been supportive and helpful. I would definitely recommend The Crossings at Ironbridge to others.
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.
The Crossings at Ironbridge is a state-of-the-art community for seniors looking for the best in assisted living and memory care. Our spacious suites and apartments accommodate both your needs and your budget. Each suite features large, bright windows, ample storage and a large private bathroom....
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Photo of Spring Oak at Petersburg
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6.5
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16 reviews
6.5
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16 reviews
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I am very pleased with Spring Oak at Petersburg, overall. It has taken my dad a while to get settled, but now he is. It is very nice to know that he is safe and taken care of. I would recommend this facility...
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.
In a home like setting, we provide the ideal solution for seniors who require some help with daily activities. Residents are able to live independently in their own suites while receiving the services they need from our well- trained and caring staff. Spring Oak at Petersburg offers three care...
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At Petersburg Home For Ladies they are very friendly. They made us feel welcome when she moved in. The only thing we had a problem was with nursing at one point. She did have high blood pressure and had 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.
For more than three generations we have been the preferred residence for women 62 and older who live in the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond. Why are we so highly regarded? Because our licensed...
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6.0
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2 reviews
6.0
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2 reviews
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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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11 Floor plan available
6.5
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8 reviews
6.5
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8 reviews
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3 star
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Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The...
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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7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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13 reviews
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Hickory Hill Retirement Community is a really incredible facility with incredible staff. I am very pleased with the overall experience and would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Do you have a loved one that needs special care? Are you beside yourself not knowing what to do? Is this a time when you are faced with a decision that you and your family find it hard to make? Hickory Hill living is located on the south side of Virgina and provides for the elderly and gives them...
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2.0
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3 reviews
2.0
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3 reviews
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This is perfect for my dad we like the size of it. I like that the care I've seen him get is good. It is very clean in here. The staff is very personable and well organized. When I call ahead of coming I'll...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Gates House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Gates House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required,...
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2.0
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2.0
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This is perfect for my dad we like the size of it. I like that the care I've seen him get is good. It is very clean in here. The staff is very personable and well organized. When I call ahead of coming I'll...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Gates House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Gates House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required,...
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9.3
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21 reviews
9.3
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21 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Most of the staff are good. Definitely need to be active with family members care. That is true for every facility. They do need better food selections and variety.
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 Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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Photo of The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC
9.2
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5 reviews
9.2
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5 reviews
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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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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.
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 Hampton Manor
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
Photo of Hampton Manor
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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33 Photos available
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Hampton Woods Apartment Office
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Photo of Azzie Manor
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 Pine Forest Rest Home
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 Pine Forest Rest Home
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 Browder's Assisted Living Inc
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 Emporia, VA

The average cost of senior living in Emporia is $3,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,547 per month.

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

Emporia, VA
$3,427/mo
$3,486/mo

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

Emporia, VA
$3,427/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,712/mo
Independent Living
$3,427/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,215/mo
Studio
$5,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,914/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,883/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Emporia

Recent reviews for independent living in Emporia

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 ...
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Lucy Corr in Chesterfield, VA

4.0
Great neighbors, clean, good food,good programs and great security protection. I would recommend to other families. I picked this community, because It had Sr living and asst living in same building. Also a great reputation. We both love it.

Spring Oak at Petersburg

4.2
At Ivy Ridge some staff are exceptional and some are not. Most of the staff are exceptional. They have a singer come in and other activities. I would just like to see a few more activities. Their food needs to be more healthy. It's sandwiches, or hamburgers, and tater tots. When the staff first ...
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Emporia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emporia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emporia, 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 Emporia 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 Emporia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emporia, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
8.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Emporia 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 Emporia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emporia, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
3.6%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emporia 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 Emporia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emporia, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
8.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
8.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
27.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.1%
40%
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Dunlop House, The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC and Lucy Corr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emporia, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Emporia, Virginia. See the full list.

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