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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Short Pump, VA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Short Pump area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Short Pump. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 48 independent living facilities in Short Pump, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Tuckahoe or Innsbrook.

Short Pump Independent Living Facilities | 918 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Short Pump, VA
Brookdale Midlothian
5.0

I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.

Legacy at Imperial Village in Richmond, VA
4.9

My family doesn't have any problems with the community they like because I like living here . Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend the Legacy at Imperial Village community to other families.

Guardian Place in Richmond, VA
5.0

We recently moved to Richmond. Guardian has been wonderful for our Mom. She is very happy there. Caring management and fast friendly attention to unavoidable maintenance.

The Westmont at Short Pump Community

14399 N Gayton Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059

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9.4
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171 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Verena at the Glen

10286 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059

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8.7
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21 reviews

The facility is beautiful and well-maintained. The staff is professional and dedicated to providing quality customer service.

Provides: Independent Living
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You’ll love coming home to your independent living, garden apartment in Verena at the Glen. Our grounds are brimming with butterflies and hummingbirds. From chef-prepared meals to housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, and exciting social activities, we take care of everything so you...

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Holiday Dogwood Terrace

10300 Three Chopt Rd, Henrico, VA 23233

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
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54 reviews

Cleanliness is average. They have great staff. Quality of care is above average. The food is very good. The activities keep me busy every day. The value for cost is average.

Provides: Independent Living
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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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Discovery Village at the West End

9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23233

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8.3
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26 reviews

Front desk staff is friendly and welcoming. Apartment is well-designed with space to negotiate with a rollator or wheelchair. Director of Nursing has been helpful in resolving any questions or clinical...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Discovery Village at the West End is an assisted living community located in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is Virginia’s capital and is recognized as being one of the nation’s oldest cities. Its vibrant history is richly portrayed in the city’s many museums and historic sites. History enthusiasts...

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Sunrise of Richmond

1807 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229

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9.9
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74 reviews

I can't recommend this place enough. The staff is friendly, responsive, and dedicated to caring for their residents. The facility is well-maintained. Having my loved ones here has been a blessing and a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Sunrise at Bon Air

2105 Cranbeck Road, Richmond, VA 23235

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9.7
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51 reviews

I would give them a 5 on all questions. My father was happy and extremely well taken care of. The folks there were amazing. He was in memory care so activities were more limited to in house but he enjoyed...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Aspire at West End

5020 Sulky Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

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9.5
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31 reviews

Aspire offers transportation and that was the deciding factor for my mom. She needs transportation to shopping and for doctors visits. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community...

Provides: Independent Living
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Morningside in the West End

3000 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23294

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9.1
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54 reviews

I would say that it is a well run facility that will take good care of your family member. Proximity to our retirement home is one reason why we chose them.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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With five levels of care to better match the services our residents need, our community also offers a special memory impairment neighborhood called the Gardens. We offer Five Star service delivered in a family-like atmosphere, setting us apart from other providers. For more than seven years, we...

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Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond

12411 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238

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9.0
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31 reviews

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

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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Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe

12401 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238

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9.0
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69 reviews

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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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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Morningside of Bellgrade

2800 Polo Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23113

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8.5
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87 reviews

There has been a significant improvement at Morningside of Bellgrade since last year. I was seriously planning on moving my brother from there last year, but the new ED asked me to give her team a chance so...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Vitality Living West End Richmond

1800 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238

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8.6
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78 reviews

I feel like this is a hard thing to answer because everyone is going to have complaints, but I feel like there's kind of a plateau in the industry standard where anywhere within a certain price point would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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August Health Care at Richmond

1503 Michaels Road, Richmond, VA 23229

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8.9
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3 reviews

From the start August home has been a blessing for my family. They have ensured my mom’s needs are met, and have gone above and beyond to make this place feel like a home. They have adjusted her meds and she...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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WELCOME TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AT AUGUST HEALTHCARE

August Health Care at Richmond

1503 Michaels Road, Richmond, VA 23229

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8.9
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3 reviews

From the start August home has been a blessing for my family. They have ensured my mom’s needs are met, and have gone above and beyond to make this place feel like a home. They have adjusted her meds and she...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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WELCOME TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AT AUGUST HEALTHCARE

Acclaim at Carriage Hill

7050 Coachman Lane, Richmond, VA 23228

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8.5
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10 reviews

We chose Acclaim at Carriage Hill because it was the most affordable. Although the price is still a little high. I would recommend them to others.

Provides: Senior Apartments

Newly Renovated Apartments and Amenities! 1 Bedrooms starting at $1345; 2 Bedrooms starting at $1530; 3 Bedrooms starting at $1865.Experience a community that is centered around quality of life, serene atmosphere and community events for this stage in life. As a marquee destination for active...

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Elance at Tuckahoe

567 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

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8.1
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25 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brookdale Midlothian

14016 Turnberry Lane, Midlothian, VA 23113

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72 reviews

These responses are based on information from July 2022- April 2023. Our family member passed away last year. We were overall pleased with facility. They did seem to be short staffed at times with aids, but...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you’ve reached the time in your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy life, then our community in the historic city of Midlothian, Va., is ready and waiting for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and...

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Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community

12330 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238

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3 reviews

Our of all the communities in the area we had looked at, Tuckahoe Pines is newer and everything seems very clean and they offer great amenities. There is staff on site if your loved one needs assistance. We...

Provides: Independent Living
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Tuckahoe Pines, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Patterson Avenue in Richmond. We look forward to opening brand new Summer of 2021! Tuckahoe Pines will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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Bickford of Chesterfield

11200 W Huguenot R, Midlothian, VA 23113

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8.0
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4 reviews

My mother has complained that the kitchen staff has had a lot of turnover and inconsistencies in quality of the food. The cost is extremely high. The cost of assisted living is just extremely high no matter...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Spring Arbor of Salisbury

14001 Turnberry Ln, Midlothian, VA 23113

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8.0
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9 reviews

I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living opened in 2007 with a variety of apartments ranging from studios, different styles of one bedroom/living room suites, and two bedroom apartments. We are a single level building in a lovely residential neighborhood on a quiet street but still...

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Brandywine at Midlothian

11210 Robious Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235

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6.8
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12 reviews

There are a small number of apartments at Anthology, so my 91 year old mother has been able to make friends quickly. She is not overwhelmed. The staff is caring and willing to do extras for the residents. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Everleigh Short Pump

12651 Three Chopt Rd., Henrico, VA 23233

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3 reviews

This community did not offer meals so it did not fit our needs. The staff was very friendly and returned our calls promptly.

Provides: Independent Living
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Congratulations! You’ve come a long way, but you have more goals to set, more passions to pursue, and more dreams to realize. Let us be the first to welcome you to the best part of your active adult life, Everleigh Short Pump. Everleigh Short Pump is a haven for 55+ active adult living located...

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Spring Arbor of Richmond

9991 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233

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7.0
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11 reviews

They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...

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Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

2400 Gaskins Rd., Richmond, VA 23238

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13 reviews

My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....

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Shalom Parkside Senior Living

1550 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238

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3 reviews

The director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Hill Valley Healthcare communities

Shalom Parkside Senior Living, located in Richmond, Virginia, is an assisted living community that specializes in holistic medicine and memory care to help residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease lead a high-quality life without losing their independence. The community sits...

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Cost of independent living in Short Pump, VA

The average cost of senior living in Short Pump is 3,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of 2,671 per month.

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Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Sunrise of Richmond, Verena at The Reserve and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated independent living facilities near Short Pump, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Short Pump, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Short Pump, Virginia are The Westmont at Short Pump Community, Sunrise of Richmond, and Sunrise at Bon Air. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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