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The cost of independent living in Mentow is about $3,808 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 812 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 Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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.
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.
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, 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: 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: 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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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 need a community that gave a country homestead feeling and this community provided me with what I needed. The community is beautiful looks like a southern type mansion big pillars outside the entrance and...
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.
Havenwood is an assisted living community in the serene campus town of Lexington, Virginia. Our beautiful community is located close to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and family farms of Lexington. It is a joy to live in an area full of natural beauty, such as the limestone wonder, the Natural...
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The staff is very professional and they are very good about updating us when any changes occur. I live in another area and I appreciate that their follow-up is so prompt. It's an excellent facility and I am...
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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 Mentow, VA

The average cost of senior living in Mentow is $3,808 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

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

Mentow, VA
$3,808/mo
$3,050/mo
$3,050/mo

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

Mentow, VA
$3,808/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,429/mo
Independent Living
$3,808/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,904/mo
Studio
$4,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,531/mo

Senior living costs in Mentow 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: Mentow, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMentow, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,808/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,429/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,429/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Mentow, VA:$3,808/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Mentow, VA:$4,429/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Mentow, VA:$4,429/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Mentow, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mentow 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
Mentow, 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%
Mentow, 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 Mentow

Recent reviews for independent living in Mentow

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Mentow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mentow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mentow, 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 Mentow 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 Mentow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mentow, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mentow 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 Mentow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mentow, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mentow 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 Mentow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mentow, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
46.4%
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There are 78 independent living facilities near Mentow, Virginia. See the full list.

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

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