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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lower Elk Creek, VA
The cost of independent living in Lower Elk Creek is about $4,545 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 162 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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9 reviews
After touring a few different places, Dogwood Crossing was the only place my step father actually liked and felt like he would be comfortable staying there. The facility is very well kept with a homey feel...
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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26 reviews
For the most part, it is the better of similar facilities. Personally I think they could do a better job of communication. After 5 PM, could use more staff. I've been there in evenings & needed assistance...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford is an excellent community located in a commercial area in Radford, Virginia. Our community is in close proximity to various medical offices and Carilion New River Valley Community hospital. Our main facility accommodates residents who require more attention...
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8.6
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10 reviews
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work....
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.
The Commonwealth Assisted Living at Abingdon is located in the scenic town of Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Although our premier assisted living community is just a few minutes away from downtown activities, our residents enjoy a serene, natural setting with spectacular views of the...
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8.5
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10 reviews
The staff are professional and personable, friendly and helpful! Room size is great for my husband, it is a single room, he does not have a roommate.
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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8.4
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11 reviews
My mom was only there 3 months. She tried to "escape" and therefore had to leave as per The Havens rules. These rules were told to me upfront. I moved her to another facility which had a lockdown unit. The...
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.
The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...
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8.0
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9 reviews
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
Offering independent living plus, assisted living and memory care, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff provides its residents a home that is truly in harmony with nature. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the senior living community offers a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains....
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12 reviews
Excellent staff. Very caring people. They go out of their way to involve residents in activities. Those Residents who are able have the option of taking local trips to Barter, etc Good location next to...
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 Abingdon Campus is a spacious, beautiful assisted living community located in Abingdon, Virginia. Our elegant and spacious community offers residents an incredible living experience, with beautifully cared for landscaping and modern onsite amenities. Located just minutes from a...
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27 reviews
The team at Spring Oak is the best! They always take time to answer questions, listen to concerns and reassure me when I have concerns. Having both parents at Spring Oak can be very difficult, but hearing...
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.
Spring Oak at Christiansburg is an affordable Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of the New River Valley.We offer a home like environment that provides loving care and excellent customer service. Our services include: Affordable housing, utilities, weekly laundry and personal cleaning...
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7.5
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4 reviews
Carrington Place was a great place for my mother while she was there. She unfortunately passed only a few weeks after being there. They did a great job taking care of her and keeping her in good spirits, and...
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.
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7.0
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5 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville. I have minimal complaints. Good response when we asked for things we felt were needed. So happy to be there with Hospice...
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.
Making sure that your elderly family member moves to a place where he/she is properly cared for mentally and physically is likely of the utmost importance to you. Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville helps to encourage an active lifestyle for the elderly. The activities that the facility...
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9 reviews
My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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I have enjoy working with [name removed]. She has helped me with improving my body where I have weakness. I can see and feel improvement in my legs, arms, and back. I will continue to work with her as I...
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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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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.
Welcome to Riverwalk Apartments located in Denver, NC, a wonderful apartment community located just minutes from Lake Norman. Unwind at the sparkling swimming pool, take advantage of the state of the art exercise facility, care care center, clothing care center, business center, media center and...
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My family, and I am doing well since the move to this community. We are comfortable with our move here, it is a great. They have a wonderful staff, and they are very kind, and have been helpful when needed....
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.
At Rose Glen Village, we emulate the Meridian Senior Living mission: 'We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!' We are located in beautiful Wilkesboro, NC in a desirable location. We take care of the...
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8.5
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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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.
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.
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 Pulaski Retirement Community, you can experience the peace of mind that comes with retirement living in a friendly small town atmosphere. Enjoy fine country living, beautiful views and quiet nights in the heart of Virginia’s New River Valley. All complemented by a carefree, active lifestyle...
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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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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.
Located just 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chatham Woods Senior Apartments is a charming example of Elkin's history. Enjoy living in this tranquil park like setting, conveniently located within walking distance to area restaurants and shopping centers. Catering to Senior Citizens ages 55...
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Lower Elk Creek, VA
The average cost of senior living in Lower Elk Creek is $4,545 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Lower Elk Creek
Recent reviews for independent living in Lower Elk Creek
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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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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Lower Elk Creek independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Elk Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower 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 Lower 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 Lower Elk Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower 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 Lower Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower 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 Lower Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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 Lower Elk Creek, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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