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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Lane, VA
The cost of independent living in Shady Lane is about $2,039 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 23 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Lynchburg, Lexington and Stuarts Draft.
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The care at this community. The staff are outstanding. The menu is very good with a nice variety of healthy meals. They do have activities that she is active with the other residents, but we would like to...
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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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.
Located in scenic Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia, Rosewood Village at Wintergreen is a senior housing community that's a home. The beautiful property is located under the Blue Ridge Mountains and many rooms have stunning views of the mountainside. The property itself sits near a championship...
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.
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 Williams Home, Inc.The Williams Home, Inc. is a residential and assisted living community nestled in six acres of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Lynchburg, Virginia. The residents of The Williams Home has a spectacular view of Lynchburg, which is known as the "City of Seven Hills"...
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 father has been doing good in this community. The staff does a great job encouraging him to participate in activities in a level of comfort. This community provides a very safe place for him and everyone...
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 Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and Christian Homes is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and George Washington Forest and surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, farm land, and country life yet only 5 minutes from medical offices and shopping facilities. The Retirement...
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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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.
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: 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: 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 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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Shady Lane, VA
The average cost of senior living in Shady Lane is $2,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Lane, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Lane, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Lane
Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Lane
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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Havenwood in Lexington, VA
4.8
The administrator stepped up in our emergency situation: she conducted the initial interview on only two hours notice, coordinated the physician paperwork, and arranged for the move, all within a single afternoon. The charge nurse is a pro. All of the other staff members are kind and caring. The ...
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The Elms of Lynchburg
5.0
When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made Mom feel welcome and a part of their family from the minute she arrived.
Shady Lane independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Lane independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Lane, 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 Lane 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 Lane partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Lane 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 Lane communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Lane 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 Lane offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
27.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
45.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elms of Lynchburg, The Mayflower and Johnson Senior Center, Inc. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Lane, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Shady Lane, Virginia. See the full list.
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