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The cost of independent living in Summit is about $5,449 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 137 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
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.
Photo of Dunmore Plantation
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.
Photo of David's House
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.
Photo of Riverwood Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Elk Court Apartments
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.
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Cost of independent living in Summit, VA

The average cost of senior living in Summit is $5,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,276 per month.

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

Summit, VA
$5,449/mo
$5,841/mo

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

Summit, VA
$5,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,107/mo

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

$5,364/mo
Independent Living
$5,449/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$5,608/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,995/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Summit

Recent reviews for independent living in Summit

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff

4.6
My Mother had spent a lot of time at this facility, and she passed on to Heaven here, Mom seemed to like it, and enjoyed her time there, I have several pictures of her at the facility, Celebrating her Birthday, Christmases and other Holidays, and she Always had a Big Smile on her face, and ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville

5.0
This community is nice and clean and the grounds are well maintained. The staff is responsive to dad's needs and are friendly. The place seems well managed. He loves the food here he said they feed him well. He's been out for an activity to go get ice cream and enjoyed that. I would highly ...
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Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC

5.0
I have lived in Independent Living at Ridgecrest almost 2 1/2 years. The person who has influenced my life since she moved here is [name removed] in Wellness. Her exercise class starts at 10 am Monday through Friday. Now I'm not a morning person but she has changed my life style. I don't ...
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Summit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.3%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.5%
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The Havens at Princeton, Forest Ridge and Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Summit, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Summit, Virginia. See the full list.

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