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The cost of independent living in Clifton Forge is about $3,724 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 856 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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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.
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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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.
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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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While I do not live in this community, I visit quite often. I am always impressed by the feeling of warmth I encounter. Always clean and attractive.
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Clifton Forge, VA

The average cost of senior living in Clifton Forge is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, vs. nearby cities

Clifton Forge, VA
$3,724/mo
$3,137/mo
$3,364/mo

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, vs. state and national averages

Clifton Forge, VA
$3,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,388/mo
Independent Living
$3,724/mo

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,681/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,412/mo

Senior living costs in Clifton Forge 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: Clifton Forge, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClifton Forge, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,724/mo$4,616/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,315/mo$5,437/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,388/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Clifton Forge, VA:$3,724/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Clifton Forge, VA:$4,315/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Clifton Forge, VA:$4,388/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Clifton Forge, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clifton Forge 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clifton Forge, VA$3,054/mo$3,079/mo-0.8%
Virginia$3,538/mo$3,353/mo+5.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,169/mo+2.8%
Clifton Forge, VA
2024 average cost:$3,054/mo
2023 average cost:$3,079/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,538/mo
2023 average cost:$3,353/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Clifton Forge

Recent reviews for independent living in Clifton Forge

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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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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Clifton Forge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clifton Forge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clifton Forge, 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 Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clifton Forge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clifton Forge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clifton Forge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.4%
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Heritage Green Lynchburg, Brookdale Staunton and Cardinal Senior Communities at Roanoke are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clifton Forge, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 73 independent living facilities near Clifton Forge, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Clifton Forge, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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