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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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Cost of independent living in Buchanan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $3,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

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

Buchanan, VA
$3,534/mo
$3,746/mo

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

Buchanan, VA
$3,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,943/mo
Independent Living
$3,534/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,845/mo
Studio
$5,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,316/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,960/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan 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: Buchanan, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,534/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,943/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,943/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, VA:$3,534/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, VA:$3,943/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, VA:$3,943/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buchanan

Recent reviews for independent living in Buchanan

Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living

5.0
The community was welcoming, food menus offered variety that contributed to a positive dining experience, staff were responsive and very helpful to accommodate resident needs

Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA

4.0
The location is ideal-close to Rt 122 and Hwy 460, which makes it convenient compared to other limited options in the county. Carriage Hill also offered the most competitive pricing out of the six places we toured. My dad has his own private room with a bathroom and large closet, and we were ...
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Buchanan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan 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 Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
47%
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