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The cost of independent living in Cave Spring is about $3,669 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options.

Read 919 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Roanoke, Salem and Christiansburg.

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When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made...
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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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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I was extremely satisfied with Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. Deciding to place my mother in a facility was hard, but her health became more than I was qualified to provide. The administration was very...
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
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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: 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.
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I have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
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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.
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: 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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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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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
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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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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
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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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: 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.
Photo of Hollins Manor
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, 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.
Fork Mountain North offers activities for residents which allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help.
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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.
Photo of Bethel Ridge Assisted Living
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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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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.
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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Cave Spring, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cave Spring is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roanoke, VA with an average of $3,669 per month.

Independent living costs in Cave Spring, VA, vs. state and national averages

Cave Spring, VA
$3,669/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cave Spring, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,039/mo
Independent Living
$3,669/mo

Independent living costs in Cave Spring, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,377/mo
Studio
$3,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,506/mo

Senior living costs in Cave Spring vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cave Spring, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCave Spring, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,669/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,006/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,039/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cave Spring, VA:$3,669/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cave Spring, VA:$5,006/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cave Spring, VA:$7,039/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Cave Spring, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cave Spring and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Cave Spring, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cave Spring, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cave Spring have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cave Spring, VA$3,548/mo$3,472/mo+2.2%
Virginia$3,681/mo$3,608/mo+2.0%
National$3,415/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Cave Spring, VA
2024 average cost:$3,548/mo
2023 average cost:$3,472/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,415/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cave Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Cave Spring

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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Landmark Center in Stuart, VA

5.0
It was my mother in law that was a resident at Landmark Center. Mama passed away [date removed]. Mama LOVED The Landmark. She always talked about how good the food was and she enjoyed the Art and Craft class. Mama tripped over her telephone cord one night, and broke her femur. After a hospital ...
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Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Cave Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cave Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cave Spring, 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 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cave Spring, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cave Spring, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cave Spring, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47.6%
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Elm Park Estates Sky Active Living, The Park Oak Grove and Heritage Green Lynchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cave Spring, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 65 independent living facilities near Cave Spring, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Cave Spring, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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