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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Short Gap, WV
If you’re looking for independent living in the Short Gap area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Short Gap. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 50 independent living facilities in Short Gap, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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: 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, 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: 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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood. Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees. We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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, 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.
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We're very happy with how things are going with Dutch Haven! It's a wonderful place with a caring and interactive staff. The facility itself, is inviting and clean, and they take excellent care of all of...
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.
Dutch Haven Adult Home is an assisted living facility that is located in Maurertown, Virginia, which is within the beautiful boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley and is near Winchester, VA. We are proud to specialize in the care and well-being of our residentÆs that are diagnosed with dementia...
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, 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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Short Gap, WV
The average cost of senior living in Short Gap is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingwood, WV with an average of $2,684 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Short Gap, WV vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Short Gap, WV vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Short Gap vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Short Gap, WV by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Short Gap
Recent reviews for independent living in Short Gap
Harmony at Martinsburg
4.5
I moved my mom to Harmony @ Martinsburg from Delaware. The care she is receiving here is exceptional. She was quite a difficult resident for several months. Along with her dementia, she was angry and could be aggressive. The staff were patient and loving. Checking on her frequently and ...
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Colonial Courtyard At Bedford
4.4
Our loved one [name removed] seems well adjusted and says he likes it there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Hilltop in Winchester, VA
4.0
I loved all the staff who helped make it possible to get pops into Hilltop. During his time there he got to know everyone in the Memory Unit. The place was clean and staff friendly. I would recommend Hilltop to other's.
Short Gap independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Short Gap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Short Gap, 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 Short Gap 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 Short Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Short Gap, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Short Gap 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 Short Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Short Gap, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Short Gap 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 Short Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Short Gap, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harmony at Martinsburg, The Maynard and Spring Arbor of Winchester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Short Gap, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Short Gap, West Virginia. See the full list.
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