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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Athens, WV
The cost of independent living in Athens is about $5,227 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 173 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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I definitely do recommend this facility to others. The communication with staff is excellent. If they are not available, they return calls when they are available. They keep us informed of what is happening,...
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.
The Enlivant community Oak Hill Place provides senior living services that strive to feel like home to you right away. We are conveniently located near Oak Hill, West Virginia which gives our residents access to shopping and dining, while maintaining small town character. We respect your dignity...
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After touring a few different places, Dogwood Crossing was the only place my step father actually liked and felt like he would be comfortable staying there. The facility is very well kept with a homey feel...
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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8.8
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For the most part, it is the better of similar facilities. Personally I think they could do a better job of communication. After 5 PM, could use more staff. I've been there in evenings & needed assistance...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford is an excellent community located in a commercial area in Radford, Virginia. Our community is in close proximity to various medical offices and Carilion New River Valley Community hospital. Our main facility accommodates residents who require more attention...
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8.4
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11 reviews
My mom was only there 3 months. She tried to "escape" and therefore had to leave as per The Havens rules. These rules were told to me upfront. I moved her to another facility which had a lockdown unit. The...
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.
The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...
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27 reviews
The team at Spring Oak is the best! They always take time to answer questions, listen to concerns and reassure me when I have concerns. Having both parents at Spring Oak can be very difficult, but hearing...
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.
Spring Oak at Christiansburg is an affordable Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of the New River Valley.We offer a home like environment that provides loving care and excellent customer service. Our services include: Affordable housing, utilities, weekly laundry and personal cleaning...
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8.0
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9 reviews
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
Offering independent living plus, assisted living and memory care, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff provides its residents a home that is truly in harmony with nature. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the senior living community offers a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains....
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7.5
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4 reviews
Carrington Place was a great place for my mother while she was there. She unfortunately passed only a few weeks after being there. They did a great job taking care of her and keeping her in good spirits, and...
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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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 Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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18 reviews
The community could always be a little cleaner but overall it has been a good experience. The staff members are very friendly and from what we hear the meals are really good .
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is located at the foot of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is a modern, beautiful assisted living facility, with an award-winning memory care proram called Sweet Memories. Commonwealth Senior Living is known for providing...
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The community found my loved one a dog to adopt, to help engage my loved one into the community. Seasons Place has been checking on my loved one due to an ailment currently every 30 minutes. The...
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley, Seasons Place, is an Inspirit Senior Living assisted and independent living community near the Allegheny Mountains. We are located near downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia, recently voted 'America's Coolest Small Town'. Our small town is well known for...
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7.0
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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville. I have minimal complaints. Good response when we asked for things we felt were needed. So happy to be there with Hospice...
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.
Making sure that your elderly family member moves to a place where he/she is properly cared for mentally and physically is likely of the utmost importance to you. Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville helps to encourage an active lifestyle for the elderly. The activities that the facility...
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Some activities they had were day trips, they would go out for breakfast or lunch. There is a calendar that has daily activities on it. You can order food at this community, but you can also make your own...
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.
At Richfield, we help people rediscover their quality of life, regardless of where they are in life's journey. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive and active community. ...
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23 reviews
My mom has lived at Greystone since 2021 she passed away this month and I want to share the truth about our experience. It has been such a blessing. I remember when she first moved in we was so nervous but...
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 assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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.
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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.
At Pulaski Retirement Community, you can experience the peace of mind that comes with retirement living in a friendly small town atmosphere. Enjoy fine country living, beautiful views and quiet nights in the heart of Virginia’s New River Valley. All complemented by a carefree, active lifestyle...
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: 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
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.
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I would tell individuals it was a good place to take your loved one. The community does a good job there, during the time my loved one was. The food was decent for my loved one. The room was nice...
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.
Autumn Way Assisted Living of Rupert, West Virgina is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains, farm and open space to meet the daily needs of senior citizens. This personal care home at the intersection of Nicholas Street and 4th street offers private and semi-private rooms to all...
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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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
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.
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Cost of independent living in Athens, WV
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $5,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadow Bridge, WV with an average of $3,224 per month.
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Athens, WV
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What families are saying about independent living in Athens
Recent reviews for independent living in Athens
Spring Oak at Christiansburg
5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus!
2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail.
3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff.
4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community.
5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
4.6
My Mother had spent a lot of time at this facility, and she passed on to Heaven here, Mom seemed to like it, and enjoyed her time there, I have several pictures of her at the facility, Celebrating her Birthday, Christmases and other Holidays, and she Always had a Big Smile on her face, and ...
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Autumn Way Assisted Living in Rupert, WV
4.5
Nobody's perfect but the enriching environment is close....it seems the staff is always cheerful and professional. The place is clean and void of any unpleasant odors experienced at similar facilities......it is not fancy if you are looking for that as a primary factor to place your loved ...
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Athens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athens, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athens, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
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Oak Hill Place, Dogwood Crossing and Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Athens, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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