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The cost of independent living in Ednam Forest is about $4,520 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 313 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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Photo of Morningside of Charlottesville
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Morningside has a partnership with INNOVAGE Pace which subsidized the cost of care once a residents funds ran low. However, about 9 months into my family member living at Morningside, the partnership expired...
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.
Morningside of Charlottesville provides personalized care in an elegant and home-like setting for residents with Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care needs.
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99 Floor plans available
9.4
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31 reviews
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Of course, I looked at several places before I chose Colonnades. It is a good fit for me. Staff and residents are friendly and helpful. Lots of activities and programs. Music, lectures and tours to places of...
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.
The Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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1010 Floor plans available
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8.9
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My mom was an Assisted Living resident for over a year until her passing. Everything about Rosewood was more than we expected, especially after a negative experience at another facility. A very pleasant...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.8
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So far a big 5 for alllll! Everyone seems very helpful, engaged with the residents. And the facility is bright and welcoming. We would absolutely recommend The Blake community to other families who may need...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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From the second we stepped out of our vehicles until we left The Heritage Inn after a tour conducted by a tour leader Dad and us 4 children knew this was the right place for our mother. Mom entered The...
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 Heritage Inn was established to provide the very best in assisted living. We strive to offer individualized care and attention in meeting the needs of our residents. The environment at The Heritage Inn, a warm and homelike residence, provides the opportunity for residents to enjoy each day to...
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8.2
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My mother is in the memory unit. It has been a great experience. I wish there was more natural light. The staff is thoughtful and caring to her needs
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.0
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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33 Floor plans available
7.9
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28 reviews
7.9
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We have had very positive experiences with the staff, particularly since The Barclay took over from Anthology. The activities that are planned and the staff that run them are wonderful. My only complaint is...
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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Fabulous facility in the heart of Charlottesville. Beautiful home setting with a wonderful community.
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 Home in CharlottesvilleWhat may strike you first about Martha Jefferson House isn’t really the House at all, but what is around it. The House sits on a private cul-de-sac, lined with old trees, and close to the beautifully landscaped grounds of the University of Virginia. In the heart of...
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Since it is independent living there are not a lot of activities. They do provide breakfast and supper Monday thru Friday. They also have brunch on Saturday. We have a very nice apartment and my wife likes...
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.
When visiting Branchlands Manor House, you may find residents sharing news of the day with neighbors, gathering in the elegant dining room for chef-prepared meals, or boarding the chauffeured bus for an outing. Liberated from day-to-day housekeeping, meal preparation, and property upkeep, they...
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Photo of Monticello Ridge Crossing ALF
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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.
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The director and maintenance people are so very friendly. We have visited two or three times and the facility and personnel only seem better each time, so comfortable. We are planning to make it our home...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set in a picturesque setting, Park View at South Pantops is a senior housing community in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. We're only a few minutes from Crozet, Gordonsville and the surrounding area, which gives you access to numerous religious organizations, hospitals and various...
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I love this community and I think it is perfect. I love most about the community most is the whole atmosphere. They offer a lot of programs so you could stay busy all day if you wanted to. There is such a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Independence . . . Charlottesville's newest, most spacious apartments for active adults, professionals or retirees over 55. Come Home to an Awesome Lifestyle. Say goodbye to lawn care, painting and repair projects! The Independence offers Charlottesville's newest, largest, best-equipped...
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7.0
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It just felt right. The little balcony in my apt is perfect for my outdoor plants and it's a nice size apartment. It's good for the most part. My apt is the big thing for me, and making lots of new...
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.
We cordially invite you to consider Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville, as your next new home! Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is located on scenic Pantops Mountain directly across the street from the new Martha Jefferson Hospital and Doctor's Network, in close proximity...
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We are very pleased and thankful for the care my father is receiving. We were also extremely grateful to A Place for Mom for supporting and guiding us through the process. There is easy access to the main...
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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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My Mother has been making her home at the Lodge at Old Trail for 4 years now. She enjoys having an outdoor balcony where she can bird watch and have her plants. My Mom has a cat and many of her neighbors...
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.
The Lodge at Old Trail officially opened its doors on May 18, 2012 and has been welcoming residents ever since. The Lodge is designed to offer an ideal setting for an enjoyable, fulfilling lifestyle. We are located in Crozet, Virginia in the heart of Old Trail Village, a vibrant...
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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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: 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.
 Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community.  It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  It is only just west of the University of...

Cost of independent living in Ednam Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ednam Forest is $4,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Staunton, VA with an average of $3,916 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ednam Forest, VA vs. nearby cities

Ednam Forest, VA
$4,520/mo
$5,072/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ednam Forest, VA vs. the state and national average

Ednam Forest, VA
$4,520/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ednam Forest vs. other types of senior living

$5,326/mo
Independent Living
$4,520/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ednam Forest, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,838/mo
Studio
$6,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,358/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ednam Forest over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ednam Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Ednam Forest

English Meadows 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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The Blake at Charlottesville

4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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Ednam Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ednam Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ednam Forest, 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 Ednam Forest 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 Ednam Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ednam Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ednam Forest 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 Ednam Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ednam Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ednam Forest 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 Ednam Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ednam Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
45.7%
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