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The cost of independent living in Free Union is about $4,487 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 238 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 The Colonnades
2323 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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Everyone was very helpful. The business office was slow providing information and feedback on questions. I would recommend them to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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Photo of The Blake at Charlottesville
1919 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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24 reviews
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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is good.
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Photo of Linden House Assisted Living
66 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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66 Floor plans available
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9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
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My 95 year old Mom has been at Morningside for 3 weeks and is settling in. Staff is wonderful and she really enjoys the food. There are many options for games and entertainment. I highly recommend...
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.
Morningside of Charlottesville provides personalized care in an elegant and home-like setting for residents with Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care needs.
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Photo of Rosewood Village at Hollymead
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1010 Floor plans available
9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
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58%
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I would do 5 for all but #4 and #7. For those 4. It is a very nice facility, especially good for men since there are a number of them. Staff has been great. Always friendly and helpful. There have been a...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Photo of The Barclay at Charlottesville
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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32 reviews
7.9
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32 reviews
5 star
28%
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34%
3 star
16%
2 star
9%
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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.
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Since it is independent living there are not a lot of activities. They do provide breakfast and supper Monday thru Friday. They also have brunch on Saturday. We have a very nice apartment and my wife likes...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
When visiting Branchlands Manor House, you may find residents sharing news of the day with neighbors, gathering in the elegant dining room for chef-prepared meals, or boarding the chauffeured bus for an outing. Liberated from day-to-day housekeeping, meal preparation, and property upkeep, they...
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Fabulous facility in the heart of Charlottesville. Beautiful home setting with a wonderful community.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Home in CharlottesvilleWhat may strike you first about Martha Jefferson House isn’t really the House at all, but what is around it. The House sits on a private cul-de-sac, lined with old trees, and close to the beautifully landscaped grounds of the University of Virginia. In the heart of...
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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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Photo of English Meadows Crozet Campus
2121 Photos available
6.7
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3 reviews
6.7
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3 reviews
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We are very pleased and thankful for the care my father is receiving. We were also extremely grateful to A Place for Mom for supporting and guiding us through the process. There is easy access to the main...
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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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.
Photo of Beaver Hill Village
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of Riverdale Assisted Living
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.

Cost of independent living in Free Union, VA

The average cost of senior living in Free Union is $4,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Staunton, VA with an average of $3,976 per month.

Independent living costs in Free Union, VA, vs. nearby cities

Free Union, VA
$4,487/mo

Independent living costs in Free Union, VA, vs. state and national averages

Free Union, VA
$4,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Free Union, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,098/mo
Independent Living
$4,487/mo

Independent living costs in Free Union, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,867/mo
Studio
$6,584/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,078/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Free Union 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: Free Union, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFree Union, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,487/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,098/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,098/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Free Union, VA:$4,487/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Free Union, VA:$5,098/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Free Union, VA:$5,098/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Free Union, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Free Union 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 Free Union, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Free Union 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
Free Union, VA$6,992/mo$5,444/mo+28.4%
Virginia$2,986/mo$2,802/mo+6.5%
National$2,806/mo$2,739/mo+2.4%
Free Union, VA
2024 average cost:$6,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,444/mo
Percent change:+28.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$2,986/mo
2023 average cost:$2,802/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,739/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Free Union

Recent reviews for independent living in Free Union

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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Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Linden House Assisted Living in Charlottesville, VA

4.7
The staff members are all very friendly, and the rooms they provide for the resident are nice sizable rooms. They are sufficient and we would recommend the Linden House Assisted Living to others.

Free Union independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Free Union independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Free Union, 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 Free Union 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 Free Union partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Free Union, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Free Union 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 Free Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Free Union, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Free Union 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 Free Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Free Union, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.4%
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The Colonnades, The Blake at Charlottesville and Rosewood Village Greenbrier are the top-rated independent living facilities near Free Union, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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