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The cost of independent living in Elk Creek is about $4,589 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 134 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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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.
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
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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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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
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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.
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: 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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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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands and...
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Elk Creek, VA

The average cost of senior living in Elk Creek is $4,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elk Creek, VA vs. nearby cities

Elk Creek, VA
$4,589/mo
$4,530/mo

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

Elk Creek, VA
$4,589/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elk Creek vs. other types of senior living

$5,235/mo
Independent Living
$4,589/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elk Creek, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,304/mo
Studio
$5,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,422/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,995/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Elk Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Creek

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff

4.6
My Mother had spent a lot of time at this facility, and she passed on to Heaven here, Mom seemed to like it, and enjoyed her time there, I have several pictures of her at the facility, Celebrating her Birthday, Christmases and other Holidays, and she Always had a Big Smile on her face, and ...
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Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

4.4
We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that his room is clean on the surface but not in "unseen" places like under the beds. We also ...
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Elk Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Creek, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Creek, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
45.7%
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Dogwood Crossing, Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford and Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elk Creek, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Elk Creek, Virginia. See the full list.

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