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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bessemer, VA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bessemer 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 Bessemer. 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 18 independent living facilities in Bessemer, 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 Airport and Monterey.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lexington, Daleville and Blue Ridge.
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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
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.
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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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...
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, 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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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: 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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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.
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.
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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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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
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.
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Bessemer, VA
The average cost of senior living in Bessemer is $2,709 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bessemer, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bessemer, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bessemer vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bessemer, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bessemer
Recent reviews for independent living in Bessemer
Havenwood in Lexington, VA
4.8
The administrator stepped up in our emergency situation: she conducted the initial interview on only two hours notice, coordinated the physician paperwork, and arranged for the move, all within a single afternoon. The charge nurse is a pro. All of the other staff members are kind and caring. The ...
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Highland House in Clifton Forge, VA
5.0
The staff at Highland House were sweet and attentive. There was always somebody in the dayroom to interact with. This is an older building, however they do keep it really clean. They offer comfort food and my loved one liked it. The administrative person went out of their way to assist us in ...
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Bessemer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessemer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessemer, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessemer 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 Bessemer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessemer, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessemer 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 Bessemer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessemer, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glebe, The Mayflower and Highland House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bessemer, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Bessemer, Virginia. See the full list.
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