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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ararat, VA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ararat area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ararat. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Ararat, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mount Airy, Floyd and Galax.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Airy, Floyd and Galax.
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8.9
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5 reviews
It was my mother in law that was a resident at Landmark Center. Mama passed away [date removed]. Mama LOVED The Landmark. She always talked about how good the food was and she enjoyed the Art and Craft...
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.
The Landmark CenterThe Landmark Center is an Assisted Living & Memory Care community located in Stuart, VA in Patrick County and home to just over 1,400 people. Unique to The Landmark Center is that we share a campus with Blue Ridge Therapy Connection which is a 190-bed Skilled Nursing...
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3 reviews
Staff are friendly and helpful. Mom likes the food. They are chronically short-staffed, no activity director. No entertainment budget that I know of. Rooms seem to always be out of toilet paper. Fly catch...
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.
Mountain Valley Living Center a small assisted living, serving a maximum of 26 residents in a quite homelike atmosphere in the outskirts of King NC. Come let us show you our home away from home. When you have to make a decision for assisted care, come see Mountain Valley and their beautiful...
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I have enjoy working with [name removed]. She has helped me with improving my body where I have weakness. I can see and feel improvement in my legs, arms, and back. I will continue to work with her as I...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville. I have minimal complaints. Good response when we asked for things we felt were needed. So happy to be there with Hospice...
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.
Making sure that your elderly family member moves to a place where he/she is properly cared for mentally and physically is likely of the utmost importance to you. Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville helps to encourage an active lifestyle for the elderly. The activities that the facility...
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, 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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Ararat, VA
The average cost of senior living in Ararat is $4,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ararat, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ararat, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ararat, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ararat
Recent reviews for independent living in Ararat
Mountain Valley Living Center in Westfield, NC
4.3
I have the cleanliness an overall 3 out of 5 because while most of the facility is clean at times, they have neglected to clean the toilets and floors in our loved ones room.
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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Ararat independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ararat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ararat, 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 Ararat 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 Ararat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ararat, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ararat 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 Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ararat, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ararat 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 Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ararat, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
44.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, Landmark Center and Universal Health Care/King are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ararat, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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