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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Switch Back, VA
The cost of independent living in Switch Back is about $3,499 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 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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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...
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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...
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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.
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.
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va. Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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: 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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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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Campbell Rest HomeCampbell Rest Home is located in the town of Bedford, VA. This assisted living community is in a peaceful location that allows its residents to live happy lives. Those who are guests of our residents will find that Bedford offers great dining options to keep their taste buds...
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Cost of independent living in Switch Back, VA
The average cost of senior living in Switch Back is $3,499 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Switch Back
Recent reviews for independent living in Switch Back
The Retreat at 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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Gypsy Hill Place in Staunton, VA
4.8
I would recommend this community. The value for our loved one was there. The community has all retirees and a bus service that comes to the door of the residents.
The meals needs to be improved due to price.
The community changed ownership about a year ago, and they were making changes.
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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Switch Back independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Switch Back independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Switch Back, 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 Switch Back 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 Switch Back partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Switch Back, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Switch Back 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 Switch Back communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Switch Back, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Switch Back 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 Switch Back offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Switch Back, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
45.6%
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