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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Grove, VA
The cost of independent living in Shady Grove is about $4,612 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 144 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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99 Floor plans available
9.4
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31 reviews
Of course, I looked at several places before I chose Colonnades. It is a good fit for me. Staff and residents are friendly and helpful. Lots of activities and programs. Music, lectures and tours to places of...
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.
The Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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8.9
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32 reviews
My mom was an Assisted Living resident for over a year until her passing. Everything about Rosewood was more than we expected, especially after a negative experience at another facility. A very pleasant...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.8
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22 reviews
So far a big 5 for alllll! Everyone seems very helpful, engaged with the residents. And the facility is bright and welcoming. We would absolutely recommend The Blake community to other families who may need...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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66 Floor plans available
8.2
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32 reviews
My mother is in the memory unit. It has been a great experience. I wish there was more natural light. The staff is thoughtful and caring to her needs
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.0
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15 reviews
2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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7.0
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2 reviews
We are very pleased and thankful for the care my father is receiving. We were also extremely grateful to A Place for Mom for supporting and guiding us through the process. There is easy access to the main...
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 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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Shady Grove, VA
The average cost of senior living in Shady Grove is $4,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Staunton, VA with an average of $3,916 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Grove
Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Grove
English Meadows Fishersville
3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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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.
Shady Grove independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Grove, 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 Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Grove, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Grove, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Grove, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside of Charlottesville, The Colonnades and Bellaire at Stone Port are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Grove, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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