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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rip Rap, VA
The cost of independent living in Rip Rap is about $4,295 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1342 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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From the moment you walk into Abbotswood at Stonehenge you will realize what a special place it is. Spend some time and you will confirm your initial feelings. You will see smiling faces and happy residents....
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.
Life at Abbotswood at Stonehenge is comfortable and convenient with all the pleasures of home and none of the responsibilities. Whatever your interests and desire for activity, you are free to enjoy the company of friends at community social events, participate in educational enrichment programs...
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The staff was incredibly friendly and really seemed attentive to my mother. No matter when we dropped by, and we intentionally did so randomly, the facility was clean, the staff seemed happy and so did the...
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.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
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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.
Enjoy luxurious senior living in our assisted living community, conveniently located near local shopping, dining, banking and medical facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll live comfortably and graciously in our spacious, private apartments and charming,...
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Toney Rest Home may not be the most shiniest, pretty or brand new community but it is very clean and well maintained. So far our family has been happy and our loved one is receiving great care. Every time we...
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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THIS FACILITY IS THE TOP-OF-THE-LINE BUILDING. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT ARE EXPECTING A SKILLED NURSINF FACILITY AND THIS IS NOT WHAT THIS FACILITY IS. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT CAN NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR...
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.
Cambridge Hills Assisted Living is not only a community but also a family. Our dedicated team of professionals take a personal interest in the well-being of the residents. Our low staff turnover rate (a rarity for assisted living) allow our team members build rapport and work well together to...
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My father is in the Coventry House Inn in Henderson, NC. Neither he nor my family could be happier. The staff made the transition very easy for him and they're spoiling him rotten!
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 support you need, with the independence you want.Coventry House Inn of Henderson is beautifully appointed, perfectly located, and moderately priced. Right next to Maria Parham, the area's premier hospital, as well as doctor’s offices and shopping centers, Coventry House Inn sits at the...
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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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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If you have a loved one that has reached a stage they need a community, this is better than a nursing home. Brookdale offers more for my loved one. My loved one know the staff well and has made friends,...
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.
Leave the laundry, housekeeping and yard work behind and spend your well-earned retirement doing exactly what you want. Rekindle an old hobby or start a new one. Catch up on your reading. At our assisted living community in Danville, Va., we want you to get back to the things you’ve always loved...
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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.
Lakeside Gardens offers affordable, senior housing in Durham, North Carolina. They offer 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Income restrictions and waitlist placement may apply. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Hickory Hill Retirement Community is a really incredible facility with incredible staff. I am very pleased with the overall experience and would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Do you have a loved one that needs special care? Are you beside yourself not knowing what to do? Is this a time when you are faced with a decision that you and your family find it hard to make? Hickory Hill living is located on the south side of Virgina and provides for the elderly and gives them...
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It's a really good, safe, and easily accessible location with lots of good businesses around. The doors are not electric, so there are no buttons to open and close doors for those with limited mobility. ...
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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They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like...
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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I think they need to try and bring some more activities into the property. A lot of people are dissatisfied that they are missing something that they thought they would be getting. A lot of residents tend to...
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.
Life just keeps getting better, doesn't it? And Overture Crabtree is the perfect place to live it. A welcoming active adult community filled with intriguing people and countless ways to get to spend your time. A gorgeous apartment home, with resort-inspired amenities and services focused on you....
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We chose this facility because of the cleanliness and the very friendly staff. When you walk in everyone is treated the same with friendliness. You have to be involved with your relative, so you know if...
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.
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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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 support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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, 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.
Cost of independent living in Rip Rap, VA
The average cost of senior living in Rip Rap is $4,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodnax, VA with an average of $2,929 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rip Rap, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rip Rap, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rip Rap, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Rip Rap
Recent reviews for independent living in Rip Rap
Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA
5.0
We picked this community, because of the friendliness of the staff management cleanliness and out the other patients were being traded it was a super placeThey did a wonderful job with my mom and the staff treated her and the other people like family. I would highly recommend it.
The Addison in Durham, NC
4.5
I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.
The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC
5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, including Verena at Bedford Falls, Whispering Pines, and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term friendships that have been formed with caregi ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities, such as The Cambridge at Brier Creek, Atria Oakridge, and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield. Activities include game nights, gardening, and movie nights, among others.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Several residents comment on the spacious and well-designed apartments and common areas at communities like Bartlett Reserve, Verena at Bedford Falls, and The Lodge at Wake Forest. The living spaces are often described as clean, modern, and welcoming.
Access to on-site health care services. Many families appreciate the convenience of having health care services available on-site, as mentioned in reviews for The Cambridge at Brier Creek, Verena at Bedford Falls, and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield. These services can include primary care, physical therapy, and occupational therap ...
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Plentiful and delicious meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in overall satisfaction with the community. Residents of Solista Durham by Cogir, Verena at Bedford Falls, and Atria Oakridge frequently mention the delicious and varied meal options.
Supportive community atmosphere. Numerous reviews highlight the warm and welcoming community atmosphere at various communities, including Verena at Bedford Falls, The Cambridge at Brier Creek, and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield. Residents and their families appreciate the sense of belonging and the connections made with nei ...
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Rip Rap independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rip Rap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rip Rap, 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 Rip Rap 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 Rip Rap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rip Rap, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Rip Rap 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 Rip Rap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rip Rap, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rip Rap 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 Rip Rap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rip Rap, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rip Rap, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Rip Rap, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rip Rap, Virginia are Brookdale Meadowmont, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and Atria Oakridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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