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The cost of independent living in Pickerel is about $3,853 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 851 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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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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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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Since my husband and I moved into this community everything has been perfect.There is not one single thing below a "5". They helped us move in, they keep track of us, help us exercise, and provide meals for...
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.
The Glebe is a warm, engaging retirement community with majestic mountain views and exceptional amenities and services that make living carefree and pleasurable. Here, you can indulge your passions, challenge your mind, try new things, savor the company of wonderful people. . . and make...
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Some activities they had were day trips, they would go out for breakfast or lunch. There is a calendar that has daily activities on it. You can order food at this community, but you can also make your own...
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.
At Richfield, we help people rediscover their quality of life, regardless of where they are in life's journey. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive and active community. ...
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My mom has been there for a while n its clean the staff is ver caring n nice.[names removed] are awsome people once u get to know them.If i ever have to b n place like that hope its Highgrove Assisted...
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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.
The Highgrove Long Term Care assisted living community resides in the Reidsville, NC area. Known as the 'North Star' of the state, this area is home to many different attractions. If you are a senior looking for a bit of excitement, then the Reidsville area has a lot to offer. The Civil War Trail...
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This is a wonderful community and we really like it, especially since it is 15 minutes away from our home. We are able to bring my mother-in-law home for the holidays. She enjoys the meals and 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.
North Pointe of Mayodan, a Victorian Senior Care Community, is a family owned and operated agency with over 50 years of providing services to seniors and their families in North Carolina. North Pointe features wall to wall carpeting, numerous common areas including parlors, libraries, porches and...
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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
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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.
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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 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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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Pickerel, VA

The average cost of senior living in Pickerel is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,016 per month.

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

Pickerel, VA
$3,853/mo
$3,916/mo
$3,050/mo

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

Pickerel, VA
$3,853/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,495/mo
Independent Living
$3,853/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,067/mo
Studio
$4,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,716/mo

Senior living costs in Pickerel 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: Pickerel, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickerel, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,853/mo$4,616/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,495/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Pickerel, VA:$3,853/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Pickerel, VA:$4,495/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Pickerel, VA:$4,495/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Pickerel, VA, over time

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

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

Recent reviews for independent living in Pickerel

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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Pickerel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickerel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickerel, 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 Pickerel 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 Pickerel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickerel, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickerel 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 Pickerel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickerel, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickerel 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 Pickerel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickerel, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
46.4%
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Brookdale Reidsville, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Brookdale Eden are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickerel, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 87 independent living facilities near Pickerel, Virginia. See the full list.

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

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