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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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I used to go to this facility a long time ago and when I came back to tour, I noticed they had done a lot of work to it. There are only 2 staff members here and they are very accommodating and one of them...
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Buffalo Springs, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Springs is $3,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodnax, VA with an average of $2,929 per month.

Independent living costs in Buffalo Springs, VA, vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Springs, VA
$3,760/mo
$4,238/mo

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

Buffalo Springs, VA
$3,760/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buffalo Springs, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,233/mo
Independent Living
$3,760/mo

Independent living costs in Buffalo Springs, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,607/mo
Studio
$5,510/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,923/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,156/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Springs 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: Buffalo Springs, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Springs, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,760/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,182/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,233/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Springs, VA:$3,760/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Springs, VA:$4,182/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Springs, VA:$4,233/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Buffalo Springs, VA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Buffalo Springs, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buffalo Springs 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buffalo Springs, VA$1,499/mo$1,330/mo+12.7%
Virginia$3,018/mo$3,081/mo-2.0%
National$2,814/mo$2,798/mo+0.6%
Buffalo Springs, VA
2024 average cost:$1,499/mo
2023 average cost:$1,330/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,018/mo
2023 average cost:$3,081/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Springs

The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

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We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

Buffalo Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Springs, 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 Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Springs, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Springs, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Springs, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Holiday Durham Regent and Holiday Emerald Pond are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo Springs, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Buffalo Springs, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Buffalo Springs, Virginia is Holiday Gardens at Wakefield. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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