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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Meadows, VA
The cost of independent living in Big Meadows is about $4,539 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 967 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 Aunt lives here. All apt. have high ceilings and windows, the rooms are bright and layouts very nice. The Chef makes delicious meals and the residents are kind and friendly to each other. Some residents...
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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.
Gypsy Hill Place is an independent living community in the beautiful area of Staunton, VA. This community offers a caring home to those who are looking to be a part of Staunton and all that it has to offer. Staunton is located in Augusta County, and it offers much to do and see. Residents of this...
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This place could not be any better. The only big issue about the place is if she gets sick or fall or gets hurt, we have to go there and take her to the hospital, unless it is like a dire emergency. Other...
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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.
Green Valley Commons Green Valley Commons in Winchester, Virginia is an assisted living community. We provide memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia that make it challenging for them to live on their own. Our community can be found beside the road...
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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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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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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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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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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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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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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.
Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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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.
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...
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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
CROWNPOINT55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITYDUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES / APARTMENTSWelcome to Crownpoint! We are the Shenandoah Valley’s newest 55 Plus Active Adult community inspiring exciting and healthy lifestyles. We are located in Harrisonburg, VA, approximately two hours from Washington, DC and home to...
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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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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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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.
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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
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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.
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...
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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor activities...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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.
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: 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, 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 Big Meadows, VA
The average cost of senior living in Big Meadows is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,587 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Meadows
Recent reviews for independent living in Big Meadows
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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The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA
4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA
4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.
Big Meadows independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Meadows independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Meadows, 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 Big Meadows 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 Big Meadows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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Availability of select dining options in Big Meadows 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 Big Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Meadows, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Meadows 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 Big Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, Harpers Station Gainesville and Spring Arbor of Winchester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Meadows, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Big Meadows, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Big Meadows, Virginia is The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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