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The cost of independent living in Glenvar is about $4,138 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 346 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 Salem
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22 Floor plans available
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Was a good chose for my mother,she is quite happy at Brookdale Salem thank you for your guidance and assistance through this process.would recommended A place for Mom so very helpful I find this facility in...
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.
At our Salem, Va., community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well.As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active with friends and neighbors...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Management is great. Some of the staff have been a little abrasive and rude. However we haven't seen them for a bit so management may have addressed that issue. My parents are now in the assisted living...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Independent LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Roanoke, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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Average price here. Cardinal Senior Living Communities is Not a bad place. They need more staff, but that is every where. The staff are friendly and look after my mom. The food is good. There are wonderful...
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.
Cave Spring Place is an exceptional assisted living program in Roanoke, Virginia. Our intimate community is nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Residents enjoy our proximity to Tanglewood Mall, Valley View Mall and the...
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[name removed] and [name removed] are the best. Any questions or needs were taken care of and answered asap. They let us use the actives room for some special events for my mom. We are a big holiday 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.
Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living is located in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. We encourage a home-like cozy environment for our residents by providing dignity, choice, privacy and respect. Our residents are given independence through individual apartments, while still receiving all the care they...
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Elm Park is an amazing place. Just moved my mom in after loosing most of her sight. She had lost her intemperance and was lonely. Now she has friends and is eating good food. If she needs anything, they...
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.
Elm Park Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the historic Shenandoah Valley, the views outside and the atmosphere inside make it easy to see why our residents love coming home to Elm Park Estates....
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I would recommend The Park Oak Grove and I know my mom would, too. It is helpful to have outside family, though, that can help with additional shopping and such. My mom has also mentioned that, since...
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.
Make a fresh start and experience warm companionship and a comforting environment at The Park - Oak Grove. Our Assisted Living community in Roanoke, VA, enriches the lives of residents by providing an atmosphere that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Located in a...
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Some activities they had were day trips, they would go out for breakfast or lunch. There is a calendar that has daily activities on it. You can order food at this community, but you can also make your own...
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.
At Richfield, we help people rediscover their quality of life, regardless of where they are in life's journey. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive and active community. ...
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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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
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.
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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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Glenvar, VA

The average cost of senior living in Glenvar is $4,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,137 per month.

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

Glenvar, VA
$4,138/mo
$4,138/mo
$3,906/mo

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

Glenvar, VA
$4,138/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,566/mo
Independent Living
$4,138/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,408/mo
Studio
$3,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,662/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Glenvar over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Glenvar

Recent reviews for independent living in Glenvar

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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TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA

5.0
They were always ready to answer any questions I had my mom is currently in her own home, but if the time comes when she has to have assisted living, I would have my mom go to Terra Bella Pheasant Ridge. I honestly think that the staff made my mom feel at home.

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

Glenvar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenvar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenvar, 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 Glenvar 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 Glenvar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenvar, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Glenvar 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 Glenvar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenvar, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glenvar 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 Glenvar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenvar, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
45.7%
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There are 18 independent living facilities near Glenvar, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Glenvar, Virginia is TerraBella Pheasant Ridge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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