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The cost of independent living in Grit is about $3,753 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 822 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: 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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
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The place is kept very clean, with a nice appearance. The staff is friendly; they make an effort to communicate with my father and with me when I come to visit. They are very cordial and they'll make sure to...
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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
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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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I was extremely satisfied with Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. Deciding to place my mother in a facility was hard, but her health became more than I was qualified to provide. The administration was very...
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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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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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: 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: 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.
The Williams Home, Inc.The Williams Home, Inc. is a residential and assisted living community nestled in six acres of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Lynchburg, Virginia. The residents of The Williams Home has a spectacular view of Lynchburg, which is known as the "City of Seven Hills"...
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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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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.
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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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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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: 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
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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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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: 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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Grit, VA

The average cost of senior living in Grit is $3,753 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $2,984 per month.

Independent living costs in Grit, VA, vs. nearby cities

Grit, VA
$3,753/mo
$3,050/mo
$3,050/mo

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

Grit, VA
$3,753/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Grit, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,440/mo
Independent Living
$3,753/mo

Independent living costs in Grit, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,861/mo
Studio
$4,836/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,376/mo

Senior living costs in Grit 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: Grit, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrit, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,753/mo$4,617/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,440/mo$5,438/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,440/mo$5,449/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Grit, VA:$3,753/mo
Virginia:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Grit, VA:$4,440/mo
Virginia:$5,438/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Grit, VA:$4,440/mo
Virginia:$5,449/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in Grit, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Grit 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 Grit, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Grit 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
Grit, VA$3,054/mo$3,002/mo+1.7%
Virginia$3,538/mo$3,353/mo+5.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,169/mo+2.8%
Grit, VA
2024 average cost:$3,054/mo
2023 average cost:$3,002/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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 Grit

Recent reviews for independent living in Grit

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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Bayberry Retirement Inn in Eden, NC

5.0
Bayberry Retirement Inn has been a great fit for my friend so far. We chose this community for its closeness and convenience. The facility itself is really nice. The staff are very friendly, and the meals are very good. My friend found the portion sizes to be too small, but when she mentioned ...
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The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Grit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grit, 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 Grit 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 Grit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grit, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Grit 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 Grit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grit, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grit 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 Grit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grit, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Brookdale Eden and Cardinal Senior Communities at Roanoke are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grit, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 78 independent living facilities near Grit, Virginia. See the full list.

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

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