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Magnolia of Orange will always hold a special place in my heart... My husband has been a resident there for 19 months... From the time you walk through the doors of this Memory Care facility, you will feel...
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.
Assisted living is the preferred lifestyle for those seniors who want to remain independent, yet need some assistance from time to time. At Fox Trail Assisted Living we provide the services that allow you to enjoy life with peace of mind and ease of living.Fox Trail Assisted Living is an assisted...
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My mom is very happy here. The staff is very wonderful to here and she likes the care that she is receiving here. The meals are very good and she does like the variety. They do have activities that are...
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.
Noble Senior Living at Culpeper is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Noble Senior Living at Culpeper offers medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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.
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: 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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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Cost of independent living in Buena, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buena is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Land'Or, VA with an average of $3,704 per month.

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

Buena, VA
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,359/mo
Independent Living
$4,581/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,192/mo
Studio
$3,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo

Senior living costs in Buena 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: Buena, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuena, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,359/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buena, VA:$4,581/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buena, VA:$7,071/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buena, VA:$8,359/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Buena, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buena 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.

Buena, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Buena, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buena 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 average 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
Buena, VA$4,116/mo$4,202/mo-2.0%
Virginia$3,651/mo$3,608/mo+1.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Buena, VA
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,651/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Buena

Recent reviews for independent living in Buena

Spring Oak at Culpeper

4.5
This community has a homey atmosphere. This is a small community and you just know everybody there. They have a small dining room and a large front porch with rocking chairs. There was a refrigerator in my husband's room and the food was very good. This is a clean well taken care of ...
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Lavender Hills Orange Campus

5.0
The care my father in law received at Lavender Hills was beyond compare. The staff is caring, compassionate and understanding of both his needs and the needs of one family. My father in law spent the last 9 months of his life at Lavender Hills. It was wonderful to see how well he was cared for ...
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Spring Oak at Louisa

4.8
everything has been good so far with great personalized service.

Buena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena, 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 Buena 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 Buena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena 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 Buena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena 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 Buena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.4%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.5%
40.8%
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Lavender Hills Orange Campus, Spring Oak at Culpeper and Spring Oak at Louisa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buena, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Buena, Virginia. See the full list.
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