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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barker Mill, VA
The cost of independent living in Barker Mill is about $3,967 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 475 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 Kingsport, Abingdon and Bristol.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Watauga Square ApartmentWatauga Square Apartment is a senior apartment complex located in Johnson City, Tennessee in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties. Johnson City is a town that loves adventure and as such offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. From well-maintained...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
Bradford Square is a senior housing community in Cumberland, Kentucky, catering for senior residents aged 55 and over who require special care in their daily activities. The community is located in one of the greenest and quietest parts of Cumberland, guaranteeing its residents a noiseless and...
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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.
Burton Plaza Apartments, in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, is a beautiful two story community for seniors (specifically, disabled or residents 62 years or older). It is seated in an historic area of Tennessee, so is perfect for the avid history buff. Burton Plaza, in Hopkins County, is...
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.
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.
We offer spacious apartments, state of the art emergency call systems. We have a private dinning room where family and friends can have a private meal or party. We have a wonderful life enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, movies and shopping trips. We have a state of the art...
Cost of independent living in Barker Mill, VA
The average cost of senior living in Barker Mill is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norton, VA with an average of $330 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Barker Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Barker Mill
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Barker Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barker Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barker Mill, 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 Barker Mill 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 Barker Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barker Mill, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Barker Mill 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 Barker Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barker Mill, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barker Mill 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 Barker Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barker Mill, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
45.7%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barker Mill, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Barker Mill, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Barker Mill, Virginia is Brookdale Johnson City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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