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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Slate Mills, VA

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The cost of independent living in Slate Mills is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options.

Read 29 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Culpeper, Warrenton and Shenandoah.

Slate Mills Independent Living Facilities | 29 Reviews

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Last Updated: 7/23/26
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Photo of Whispering Pines
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The staff were very nice. Whispering Pines is a caring, clean , and my Mom is very happy there. I would recommend Whispering Pines to others
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.
Our location in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, in the serene town of Luray, provides a quality of life that is unsurpassed by any other assisted living facility. Our professionally trained staff consider each resident as family and treat each with the highest standards of personal and...
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8.6
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7 reviews
8.6
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The staff is very caring and there are lots of activities. Very clean, rooms are not big but with all the activities and common areas residents don't seem to stay in the rooms much. I would and already have...
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.
Hawksbill is an assisted living community in Luray, Page County, Virginia. Located close to downtown Luray, we are near the Hawksbill, and the trademark Greenway, which is a popular walking trail. The gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Shenandoah Valley starts in...
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My mom is very happy here. The staff is very wonderful to here and she likes the care that she is receiving here. The meals are very good and she does like the variety. They do have activities that are...
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.
Noble Senior Living at Culpeper is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Noble Senior Living at Culpeper offers medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when...
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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: 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.
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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 Slate Mills, VA

The average cost of senior living in Slate Mills is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Culpeper, VA with an average of $3,697 per month.

Independent living costs in Slate Mills, VA, vs. state and national averages

Slate Mills, VA
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Slate Mills, VA, vs. other senior living options

$8,359/mo
Independent Living
$4,581/mo

Independent living costs in Slate Mills, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,192/mo
Studio
$3,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo

Senior living costs in Slate Mills 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: Slate Mills, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSlate Mills, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,359/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Slate Mills, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Slate Mills, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Slate Mills, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Slate Mills, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Slate Mills 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 average 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
Slate Mills, VA$4,116/mo$4,202/mo-2.0%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Slate Mills, VA
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Slate Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Slate Mills

Spring Oak at Culpeper

4.5
This community has a homey atmosphere. This is a small community and you just know everybody there. They have a small dining room and a large front porch with rocking chairs. There was a refrigerator in my husband's room and the food was very good. This is a clean well taken care of ...
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Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, VA

5.0
From the first time I came to visit my friend [name removed], I was absolutely amazed at the personal care, attention to detail, the cleanliness and the hospitality of the owner and the staff. I became very emotional to see the love and attention they paid not only to the resident, but also to ...
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Spring Oak at Warrenton

5.0
I really like the executive director [name removed]. Her leadership is impeccable. I find the staff to be very helpful, caring and willing to go the extra mile from my mother. I would recommend this facility because they are caring, courteous , and professional.

Slate Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slate Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slate Mills, 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 Slate Mills 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 Slate Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slate Mills, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
34.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slate Mills 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 Slate Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Slate Mills, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
44.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
47.5%
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Whispering Pines, Hawksbill and Spring Oak at Culpeper are the top-rated independent living facilities near Slate Mills, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Slate Mills, Virginia. See the full list.
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