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The cost of independent living in Dry Fork is about $4,089 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 62 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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Photo of Brookdale Bristol
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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37 reviews
9.9
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37 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
16%
3 star
3%
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0%
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3%
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When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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9.0
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20 reviews
9.0
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20 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
40%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
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We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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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
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
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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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Dry Fork, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dry Fork is $4,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wise, VA with an average of $330 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dry Fork, VA vs. nearby cities

Dry Fork, VA
$4,089/mo
$4,971/mo

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

Dry Fork, VA
$4,089/mo
U.S. national average
$4,218/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dry Fork vs. other types of senior living

$4,380/mo
Independent Living
$4,089/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dry Fork, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,325/mo
Studio
$4,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,735/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Dry Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Dry Fork

Brookdale Bristol

5.0
Our experience with Brookdale Bristol was a very positive one! The facility is clean and well kept, and the people are very friendly. I saw a few communities in the area and Brookdale really impressed me with their activities program. They're definitely worth a look if you're looking into senior ...
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Oakmont at Gordon Park in Bristol, VA

4.7
I am so glad I found and chose Oakmont at Gordon Park for my Mom. First off they went way above the norm to admit my Mom in record time. We were surprised with Mom being discharged from the hospital before we were prepared. I called [Removed] at 2:30, toured the facility a little after 3:00. ...
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American House Bristol

4.0
I would recommend them. They are a Medicaid approved facility so if a resident outlived their money & was Medicaid eligible the resident would not have to move.I feel there's always a little room for improvement. So far I'm quite satisfied.

Dry Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dry Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dry Fork, 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 Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dry Fork, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dry Fork, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dry Fork, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.7%
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Brookdale Bristol, American House Bristol and Heritage Hall are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dry Fork, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Dry Fork, Virginia. See the full list.

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