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The cost of independent living in Red Apple Orchard is about $4,063 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 800 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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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...
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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...
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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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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.
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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, 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.
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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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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, 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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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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.
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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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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: 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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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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I need a community that gave a country homestead feeling and this community provided me with what I needed. The community is beautiful looks like a southern type mansion big pillars outside the entrance and...
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.
Havenwood is an assisted living community in the serene campus town of Lexington, Virginia. Our beautiful community is located close to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and family farms of Lexington. It is a joy to live in an area full of natural beauty, such as the limestone wonder, the Natural...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with 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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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.
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: 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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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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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.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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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.
CROWNPOINT55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITYDUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES / APARTMENTSWelcome to Crownpoint! We are the Shenandoah Valley’s newest 55 Plus Active Adult community inspiring exciting and healthy lifestyles. We are located in Harrisonburg, VA, approximately two hours from Washington, DC and home to...
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Cost of independent living in Red Apple Orchard, VA

The average cost of senior living in Red Apple Orchard is $4,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

Independent living costs in Red Apple Orchard, VA, vs. nearby cities

Red Apple Orchard, VA
$4,063/mo
$3,002/mo

Independent living costs in Red Apple Orchard, VA, vs. state and national averages

Red Apple Orchard, VA
$4,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Red Apple Orchard, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,683/mo
Independent Living
$4,063/mo

Independent living costs in Red Apple Orchard, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,870/mo
Studio
$5,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,861/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Red Apple Orchard 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: Red Apple Orchard, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRed Apple Orchard, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,063/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,614/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,683/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Red Apple Orchard, VA:$4,063/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Red Apple Orchard, VA:$4,614/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Red Apple Orchard, VA:$4,683/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Red Apple Orchard, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Red Apple Orchard 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
Red Apple Orchard, VA$5,579/mo$4,377/mo+27.5%
Virginia$3,405/mo$3,338/mo+2.0%
National$3,191/mo$3,058/mo+4.3%
Red Apple Orchard, VA
2024 average cost:$5,579/mo
2023 average cost:$4,377/mo
Percent change:+27.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,405/mo
2023 average cost:$3,338/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Red Apple Orchard

Recent reviews for independent living in Red Apple Orchard

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Gypsy Hill Place in Staunton, VA

4.8
I would recommend this community. The value for our loved one was there. The community has all retirees and a bus service that comes to the door of the residents. The meals needs to be improved due to price. The community changed ownership about a year ago, and they were making changes.

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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Red Apple Orchard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Red Apple Orchard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Red Apple Orchard, 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 Red Apple Orchard 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 Red Apple Orchard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Red Apple Orchard, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Red Apple Orchard 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 Red Apple Orchard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Red Apple Orchard, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Red Apple Orchard 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 Red Apple Orchard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Red Apple Orchard, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
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Heritage Green Lynchburg, The Colonnades and The Estates at Charlottesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Red Apple Orchard, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Red Apple Orchard, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Red Apple Orchard, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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