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The cost of independent living in Bower is about $4,748 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 102 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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Last Updated: 2/27/26
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Photo of Harmony at White Oaks
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1717 Floor plans available
9.1
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23 reviews
9.1
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23 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
39%
3 star
4%
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4%
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The raise in January on monthly bill. Way too much in our opinion. Love the daily staff and their care. Very kind and helpful with Mom. Have had some issues with the cleaning of her room.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at White OaksAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Bridgeport, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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7.9
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43 reviews
7.9
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43 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
28%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
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21%
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I love the activities director. She is great at having fun things for the residents to do and getting them involved. She definitely goes above and beyond and you can tell she loves what she does. I love...
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.
Cedar Grove Senior Assisted Living, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has more than 30-years of history providing a friendly and pleasant country setting where residents can enjoy their independence while receiving supportive services tailored to their individual needs. Located in historic...
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6.5
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27 reviews
6.5
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27 reviews
5 star
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4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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Friendly residents and staff also beautiful outdoor scenery. The quality of our meals have deteriorated since a head cook quit about a month ago.
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.
Countryside Retirement LivingElison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding hills and farms, a pond, and extensive walking paths throughout the campus. Plus, our community is just minutes from downtown Bridgeport....
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The staff is absolutely wonderful, they are so kind to my mother as well as us when we come to visit. The care services are wonderful. My mom is in the memory unit, which they do some exercises for them, but...
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.
The residents of Colonial Place don't have to imagine residing in the peace, tranquility, and breathtaking beauty of the foothills of Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, because they get to live it every day. This assisted living community concentrating on memory care sits in a wooded setting...
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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.
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
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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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Cost of independent living in Bower, WV

The average cost of senior living in Bower is $4,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gassaway, WV with an average of $2,300 per month.

Independent living costs in Bower, WV, vs. nearby cities

Bower, WV
$4,748/mo
$3,878/mo

Independent living costs in Bower, WV, vs. state and national averages

Bower, WV
$4,748/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Bower, WV, vs. other senior living options

$4,748/mo
Independent Living
$4,748/mo

Independent living costs in Bower, WV, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,085/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,760/mo

Senior living costs in Bower 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: Bower, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBower, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,748/mo$4,529/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,748/mo$4,699/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,748/mo$4,722/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Bower, WV:$4,748/mo
West Virginia:$4,529/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Bower, WV:$4,748/mo
West Virginia:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Bower, WV:$4,748/mo
West Virginia:$4,722/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Bower, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bower 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.

Bower, WVWV stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bower, WV

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bower 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 median 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
Bower, WV$3,473/mo$3,034/mo+14.5%
West Virginia$3,246/mo$3,395/mo-4.4%
National$2,845/mo$2,796/mo+1.7%
Bower, WV
2024 average cost:$3,473/mo
2023 average cost:$3,034/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,395/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,845/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bower

Recent reviews for independent living in Bower

Elison of Maplewood in Bridgeport, WV

5.0
The community is very nice and the staff is very friendly. The place is kept very clean and the maintenance does an excellent job. They have about 4 to 5 different activities daily. They also have manicures for the ladies once a week, my mother really enjoys that. The meals are in good portions, ...
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Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV

4.0
I feel they do the best they can, but my loved one is not always cleaned up enough and clothes often go missing. I would advise other families to keep an eye on their loved one's belongings

Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport, WV

5.0
5 to all. What we like the most about the community is that they have been able to help us worked through any issues that have arisen. Yes, we would recommend Harmony at White Oaks to others based on the experience so far.

Bower independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bower independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bower, 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 Bower 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 Bower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bower, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bower 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 Bower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bower, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bower 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 Bower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bower, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.8%
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Harmony at White Oaks, Cedar Grove and Elison of Maplewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bower, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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