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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blue Ridge Shores, VA

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Photo of Rosewood Village at Hollymead
2121 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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32 reviews
8.9
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32 reviews
5 star
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My mom was an Assisted Living resident for over a year until her passing. Everything about Rosewood was more than we expected, especially after a negative experience at another facility. A very pleasant...
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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Photo of The Blake at Charlottesville
1919 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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21 reviews
8.7
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21 reviews
5 star
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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...
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.
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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Photo of Linden House Assisted Living
66 Photos available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
5 star
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4 star
7%
3 star
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7%
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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Photo of Lavender Hills Orange Campus
1111 Photos available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
1 star
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I absolutely LOVE the Lavender Hills facility and staff! The facility is a quiet location with beautiful front blooming spring tree in the front. The staff is so helpful and kind and anything I have...
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.
Assisted living is the preferred lifestyle for those seniors who want to remain independent, yet need some assistance from time to time. At Fox Trail Assisted Living we provide the services that allow you to enjoy life with peace of mind and ease of living.Fox Trail Assisted Living is an assisted...
Photo of The Heritage Inn
55 Photos available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
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3 star
24%
2 star
6%
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From the second we stepped out of our vehicles until we left The Heritage Inn after a tour conducted by a tour leader Dad and us 4 children knew this was the right place for our mother. Mom entered 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.
The Heritage Inn was established to provide the very best in assisted living. We strive to offer individualized care and attention in meeting the needs of our residents. The environment at The Heritage Inn, a warm and homelike residence, provides the opportunity for residents to enjoy each day to...
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Photo of Anthology of Charlottesville
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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26 reviews
7.8
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26 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
34%
3 star
15%
2 star
12%
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What we like the most about Anthology of Charlottesville is the layout, the food, and the staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would 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.
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Photo of Spring Oak at Louisa
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5 star
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
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7.0
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36 reviews
7.0
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36 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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It just felt right. The little balcony in my apt is perfect for my outdoor plants and it's a nice size apartment. It's good for the most part. My apt is the big thing for me, and making lots of new...
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.
We cordially invite you to consider Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville, as your next new home! Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is located on scenic Pantops Mountain directly across the street from the new Martha Jefferson Hospital and Doctor's Network, in close proximity...
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Photo of The Independence of Charlottesville
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I love this community and I think it is perfect. I love most about the community most is the whole atmosphere. They offer a lot of programs so you could stay busy all day if you wanted to. There is such a...
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.
The Independence . . . Charlottesville's newest, most spacious apartments for active adults, professionals or retirees over 55. Come Home to an Awesome Lifestyle. Say goodbye to lawn care, painting and repair projects! The Independence offers Charlottesville's newest, largest, best-equipped...
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My mom is very happy here. The staff is very wonderful to here and she likes the care that she is receiving here. The meals are very good and she does like the variety. They do have activities that are...
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.
Noble Senior Living at Culpeper is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Noble Senior Living at Culpeper offers medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when...
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Photo of Park View at South Pantops
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The director and maintenance people are so very friendly. We have visited two or three times and the facility and personnel only seem better each time, so comfortable. We are planning to make it our home...
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.
Set in a picturesque setting, Park View at South Pantops is a senior housing community in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. We're only a few minutes from Crozet, Gordonsville and the surrounding area, which gives you access to numerous religious organizations, hospitals and various...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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.
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 The Culpeper
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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Not quite 5 stars but very good. Very nice salt water pool and gym. Many places have beautiful views. Well maintained facility. For the most part great staff. There are a few that should be removed. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Blue Ridge Shores, VA

The average cost of senior living in Blue Ridge Shores is $5,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,440 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Ridge Shores, VA vs. nearby cities

Blue Ridge Shores, VA
$5,453/mo
$4,932/mo

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

Blue Ridge Shores, VA
$5,453/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Ridge Shores vs. other types of senior living

$5,140/mo
Independent Living
$5,453/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blue Ridge Shores, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,581/mo
Studio
$6,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,472/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Ridge Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Ridge Shores

The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Linden House Assisted Living in Charlottesville, VA

4.7
The staff members are all very friendly, and the rooms they provide for the resident are nice sizable rooms. They are sufficient and we would recommend the Linden House Assisted Living to others.

Spring Oak at Culpeper

4.5
This community has a homey atmosphere. This is a small community and you just know everybody there. They have a small dining room and a large front porch with rocking chairs. There was a refrigerator in my husband's room and the food was very good. This is a clean well taken care of ...
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Blue Ridge Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Ridge Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Ridge Shores, 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 Blue Ridge Shores 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 Blue Ridge Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Blue Ridge Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Ridge Shores 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 Blue Ridge Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Ridge Shores, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
40%
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Rosewood Village at Hollymead, The Blake at Charlottesville and Linden House Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia. See the full list.

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