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The cost of independent living in Red Valley is about $4,180 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 230 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 Elm Park Estates Sky Active Living
1616 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.8
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72 reviews
8.8
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72 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
26%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
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0%
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Most of the residents are very pleasant people open and welcoming. The staff are all very helpful but it does seem they are short staffed in housekeeping and the kitchen areas. There has been issues with the...
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.
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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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Independent Living
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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39 reviews
8.7
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39 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
28%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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I would give all a 5. Except food. The chef just left so they have a temporary chef. So not fair to judge but for now it's 3-4. I know it's something they are focused on. Yes, i would recommend The Harmony...
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.
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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Photo of TerraBella Pheasant Ridge
3030 Photos available
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8.5
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75 reviews
8.5
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75 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
32%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
1 star
9%
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It was a great experience there. Lots of caregivers. They were very supportive when my dad passed away and gave me hugs even help me with the furniture or moving in and out always kept them busy.
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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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.2
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30 reviews
8.2
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30 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
27%
3 star
13%
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It's hard to break out any one person. The entire staff from [name removed] and [name removed], to the nurses, [name removed] our concierge and [name removed], [name removed] and the entire dining staff. I...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted 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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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.
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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Photo of Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake
2121 Photos available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
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4 star
7%
3 star
0%
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Excellent support staff for new comers.[name removed]went above and beyond to pair her with other residents she felt comfortable with.
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
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Red Valley, VA

The average cost of senior living in Red Valley is $4,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurt, VA with an average of $3,064 per month.

Independent living costs in Red Valley, VA, vs. nearby cities

Red Valley, VA
$4,180/mo

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

Red Valley, VA
$4,180/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,713/mo
Independent Living
$4,180/mo

Independent living costs in Red Valley, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,276/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,987/mo

Senior living costs in Red Valley 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 Valley, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRed Valley, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,180/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,713/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,713/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Red Valley, VA:$4,180/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Red Valley, VA:$4,713/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Red Valley, VA:$4,713/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Red Valley, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Red Valley 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 Valley, VA$3,053/mo$3,026/mo+0.9%
Virginia$3,578/mo$3,358/mo+6.6%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Red Valley, VA
2024 average cost:$3,053/mo
2023 average cost:$3,026/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,578/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Red Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Red Valley

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

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Cardinal Senior Communities at Roanoke

3.8
We have had major issues with regard to medications, getting them ordered and administered on schedule. Ultimately we have taken that responsibility back and administering them ourselves. The quality of the food as well as the portion sizes has been extremely disappointing. I will say that staff ...
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Red Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Red Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Red Valley, 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 Valley 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 Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Red Valley, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Red Valley 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 Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Red Valley, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Red Valley 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 Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Red Valley, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.4%
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