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The cost of independent living in Stuart is about $4,011 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 169 options. Read 2218 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
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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.
Southfork is a senior living community located in Winston Salem, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Southfork we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Located just 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chatham Woods Senior Apartments is a charming example of Elkin's history. Enjoy living in this tranquil park like setting, conveniently located within walking distance to area restaurants and shopping centers. Catering to Senior Citizens ages 55...
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In late April, my mother, who lived alone, was admitted to the hospital, dealing with several medical conditions. The doctors determined she could no longer live alone. Two weeks later she was transferred to...
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.
The Crest of ClemmonsThe Crest of Clemmons is an assisted living community located in Clemmons, NC. The city of Clemmons is located in Forsyth County and is home to just over 19,000 people. Clemmons is a small town where residents can visit local stores, run errands, go to group events, or relax...
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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.
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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Photo of St. Gale's Manor
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
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.
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: 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.
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: 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 parents lived here and owned a villa. The only reason we had to leave was because they maxed out on the care that they were able to provide to them. I think that going in here, the evaluation of care...
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.
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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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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, 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.
Photo of Magnolia Ridge Residential
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.
Photo of Heartland Living and Rehab
Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Stuart, VA

The average cost of senior living in Stuart is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,283 per month.

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

Stuart, VA
$4,011/mo
$4,204/mo

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

Stuart, VA
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,540/mo
Independent Living
$4,011/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,481/mo
Studio
$5,087/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,900/mo

Senior living costs in Stuart 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: Stuart, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStuart, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,540/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,540/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Stuart, VA:$4,011/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Stuart, VA:$4,540/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Stuart, VA:$4,540/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Stuart, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stuart 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
Stuart, VA$3,053/mo$3,026/mo+0.9%
Virginia$3,538/mo$3,353/mo+5.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,169/mo+2.8%
Stuart, VA
2024 average cost:$3,053/mo
2023 average cost:$3,026/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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 Stuart

Recent reviews for independent living in Stuart

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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Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Gateway Place Apartments in Kernersville, NC

5.0
I truly am happy at Gateway Apts the staff is like family They are concerned, caring, and always a smile for you the apts are spacious clean modern and maintenance is just a call away and very prompt. I feel that the architecture of the buildings and the grounds are lovely This is my first ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at the communities. For example, at Holiday Forsyth Court, the staff members are described as kind and attentive, and they meet residents' expectations. At Woodland Hills Community, the staff are noted for their being lovely ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at the communities, such as movie theater, hair and nail salon, coffee bar, singing groups, and more. At Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, the staff offers a lot of activities to keep residents engaged and prevent boredom. At Carolina Estat ...
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Excellent food quality and dining experiences. Several reviews mention the quality of the food and dining experiences at the communities. For instance, at Creekside Terrace, residents report that the food at Holiday Creekside Terrace is like going to a super nice restaurant. At Heritage Woods, the food is phenomenal and every meal feels ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or the common areas. For example, at Holiday Forsyth Court, the facilities are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. At Creekside Terrace, the community is described as a lovely ...
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Access to necessary services and care. Many reviews mention the importance of having access to necessary services and care at the communities. For example, at Carolina Estates, the community offers PT and OT on site, and the staff are available 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies. At Heritage Greens, the staff work well with ...
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Community atmosphere and sense of belonging. Reviews often comment on the sense of community and belonging at the senior living facilities. For instance, at Holiday Forsyth Court, the community feels like a warm and happy place. At Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, the staff and residents look out for each other, and the community has a rel ...
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Stuart independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stuart independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stuart, 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 Stuart 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 Stuart partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stuart, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Stuart 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 Stuart communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stuart, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stuart 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 Stuart offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stuart, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.4%
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Landmark Center, Carolina Pines Retirement and Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stuart, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 169 independent living facilities near Stuart, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Stuart, Virginia are Creekside Terrace and Holiday Forsyth Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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