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The cost of independent living in Barren Springs is about $4,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 325 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.

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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.
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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: 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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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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
Located just 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chatham Woods Senior Apartments is a charming example of Elkin's history. Enjoy living in this tranquil park like setting, conveniently located within walking distance to area restaurants and shopping centers. Catering to Senior Citizens ages 55...
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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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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.
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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Barren Springs, VA

The average cost of senior living in Barren Springs is $4,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.

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

Barren Springs, VA
$4,659/mo
$4,848/mo

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

Barren Springs, VA
$4,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,218/mo

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

$4,871/mo
Independent Living
$4,659/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$5,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,892/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Barren Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Barren Springs

Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg

4.3
The staff members could at times maybe improve on their overall response time, but the staff really do care about all of the residents living there. Based on the overall experience so far with CommonWealth Senior Living we would recommend the community to other families.

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Barren Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barren Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barren Springs, 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 Barren Springs 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 Barren Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barren Springs, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Barren Springs 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 Barren Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barren Springs, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barren Springs 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 Barren Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barren Springs, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
45.7%
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There are 55 independent living facilities near Barren Springs, Virginia. See the full list.

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