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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Lexington, VA

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The cost of independent living in East Lexington is about $3,683 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 80 options. Read 565 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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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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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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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: 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.
 Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community.  It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  It is only just west of the University of...
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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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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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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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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, 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.
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in East Lexington, VA

The average cost of senior living in East Lexington is $3,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

Independent living costs in East Lexington, VA, vs. nearby cities

East Lexington, VA
$3,683/mo
$3,726/mo

Independent living costs in East Lexington, VA, vs. state and national averages

East Lexington, VA
$3,683/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in East Lexington, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,452/mo
Independent Living
$3,683/mo

Independent living costs in East Lexington, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,063/mo
Studio
$4,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,773/mo

Senior living costs in East Lexington 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: East Lexington, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Lexington, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,683/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,373/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,452/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
East Lexington, VA:$3,683/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
East Lexington, VA:$4,373/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
East Lexington, VA:$4,452/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in East Lexington, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Lexington 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.

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Independent living cost trends in East Lexington, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Lexington 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 median 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
East Lexington, VA$4,369/mo$3,726/mo+17.3%
Virginia$3,559/mo$3,352/mo+6.2%
National$3,236/mo$3,158/mo+2.5%
East Lexington, VA
2024 average cost:$4,369/mo
2023 average cost:$3,726/mo
Percent change:+17.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,559/mo
2023 average cost:$3,352/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Lexington

Recent reviews for independent living in East Lexington

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Gypsy Hill Place in Staunton, VA

4.8
I would recommend this community. The value for our loved one was there. The community has all retirees and a bus service that comes to the door of the residents. The meals needs to be improved due to price. The community changed ownership about a year ago, and they were making changes.

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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East Lexington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Lexington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Lexington, 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 East Lexington 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 East Lexington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Lexington, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Lexington 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 East Lexington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Lexington, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Lexington 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 East Lexington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Lexington, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
46.4%
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