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The cost of independent living in Morning Star is about $4,589 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 109 options. Read 1171 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, 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.
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, 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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood.  Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees.  We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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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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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Not quite 5 stars but very good. Very nice salt water pool and gym. Many places have beautiful views. Well maintained facility. For the most part great staff. There are a few that should be removed. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
 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...
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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.
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...
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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.
The View is 55 or better Senior Community. Newly built with luxuriously appointed décor and modern amenities in a country setting! Mountain views and small town living at an affordable price. Property manager has 25 + years experience in housing for seniors.
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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: 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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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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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: 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: 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.
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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...

Cost of independent living in Morning Star, VA

The average cost of senior living in Morning Star is $4,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,587 per month.

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

Morning Star, VA
$4,589/mo
$4,592/mo
$4,580/mo

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

Morning Star, VA
$4,589/mo
U.S. national average
$4,150/mo

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

$5,150/mo
Independent Living
$4,589/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,812/mo
Studio
$5,820/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,116/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Morning Star over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Morning Star

Recent reviews for independent living in Morning Star

The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as at The Fairmont by Barclay House and The Colonnades, where they are described as being warm and welcoming, and going above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home.
Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at different communities, like Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, The Fairmont by Barclay House, and The Colonnades, which cater to diverse interests and help foster social connections among residents.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Harpers Station Gainesville, The Colonnades, and The Fairmont by Barclay House, where residents appreciate the well-maintained living spaces and common areas.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents consistently express satisfaction with the meals and dining experiences at various communities, including Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, The Fairmont by Barclay House, and Harpers Station Gainesville, where the chefs cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the open and consistent communication from staff at communities like Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, The Fairmont by Barclay House, and Harpers Station Gainesville, where they feel informed and confident that their loved ones' care needs are being met.
Engaging and diverse community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at different communities, such as The Colonnades, The Fairmont by Barclay House, and Harpers Station Gainesville, where residents make new friends and enjoy a rich community life
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Morning Star independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morning Star independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morning Star, 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 Morning Star 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 Morning Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morning Star, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Morning Star 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 Morning Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morning Star, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morning Star 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 Morning Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morning Star, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
45.8%
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Harpers Station Gainesville, The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community and Spring Arbor of Winchester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morning Star, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 109 independent living facilities near Morning Star, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Morning Star, Virginia are The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community and The Fairmont by Barclay House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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