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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Long Island, VA

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The cost of independent living in Long Island is about $3,691 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options.

Read 695 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lynchburg, Forest and Altavista.

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While I do not live in this community, I visit quite often. I am always impressed by the feeling of warmth I encounter. Always clean and attractive.
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.
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: 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: 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.
The Williams Home, Inc.The Williams Home, Inc. is a residential and assisted living community nestled in six acres of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Lynchburg, Virginia. The residents of The Williams Home has a spectacular view of Lynchburg, which is known as the "City of Seven Hills"...
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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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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
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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.
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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, 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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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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.
Here at The Woodland, residents gracefully age in place at our community, they find comfort in the seamless continuum of care provided by our on campus skilled nursing facility.
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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.
Fork Mountain North offers activities for residents which allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help.
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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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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.
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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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, 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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Long Island, VA

The average cost of senior living in Long Island is $3,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurt, VA with an average of $3,691 per month.

Independent living costs in Long Island, VA, vs. state and national averages

Long Island, VA
$3,691/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Long Island, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,425/mo
Independent Living
$3,691/mo

Independent living costs in Long Island, VA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,330/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,887/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,083/mo

Senior living costs in Long Island 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: Long Island, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLong Island, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,691/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,151/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,425/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Long Island, VA:$3,691/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Long Island, VA:$5,151/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Long Island, VA:$6,425/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Long Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Island

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

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

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

4.3
We chose this facility because it was clean and it had people who cared with nice programs. It looked like a really good fit for my friend. The room sizes are adequate, so it is great for what she needs. She brags on the food all the time, she really likes it. The residents have several options ...
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Long Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Island, 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 Long Island 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 Long Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Long Island, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Long Island 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 Long Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Long Island, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Island 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 Long Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Long Island, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Long Island, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Long Island, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Long Island, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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