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Photo of Heritage Green and Daybreak
55 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
9.6
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My friend has been in Memory Care for 7 years. She has been treated with respect. The staff seems to care about the residents. They even hug us!
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.
Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...
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9.2
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It is a very difficult situation when you realize that a family member is going to need care that can not be provided within the family unit. Birch Ridge has been great helping to ease that burden by...
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.
Birch Ridge, At Your Side, At Your ServiceBirch Ridge provides seniors with a nurturing, supportive home-like environment that fosters independence, yet offers care and assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These full range of services and amenities are all included in the...
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99 Floor plans available
8.8
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MY HUSBAND [name removed] WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA HE HAD HIS OWN APARTMENT HE WAS A VETERAN SO WE DECORATED HIS ROOM WITH FRAMED CERTIFICATES OF HIS TIME IN ANTARTICA ON AN ICEBREAKER WITH THE U.S....
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.
One Family. One Community.At Regency at Augusta, our passion and purpose is to support our community in a way that inspires a nurturing and caring environment for both residents and team members alike. We know that earning a reputation as an award-winning Assisted Living and Memory Care Community...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
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Overall, I have been fairly satisfied with Brookdale Staunton. I was recently very concerned about staffing, but this has improved. I was also concerned about the increase in cost at the beginning of the...
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.
Our welcoming, upscale community in Staunton, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care services, sits on 22 acres in northwest Staunton, with stunning mountain views and an abundance of wildlife. We can provide you the ideal retirement experience, combining a peaceful country home...
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8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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I would highly recommend Spring Oak Assisted Living facility. I chose Spring Oak because of the location, the charm of the historical building, & the affordable price. I was very pleased with the staff I...
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.
Spring Oak at Bedford is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. We offer medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and...
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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Overall quite pleased with all the above items. Very pleased with the reception we received. They were very knowledgeable of all subject matter we discussed and concerned with.
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.
Located in the heart of the quaint and historic Bedford, Virginia home of the D-Day Memorial. Centered right between Roanoke and Lynchburg, 30 minutes each way. Also, only 30 min from Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.Carriage Hill Retirement is more than just a retirement community. Offering...
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Photo of Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge
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8.5
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32 reviews
8.5
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32 reviews
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My sister lives at Liberty Ridge in independent living category and her overall experience there has been good. I have and will continue to recommend to friends. It is a very attractive place and looks...
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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8.4
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20 reviews
8.4
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20 reviews
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Cannot say enough good things! The very best care, love activities and food. The staff cares for my grandmother, like she is their own family! So happy she is at this location! Always happy when I am there
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.
Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities is a family-owned and operated healthcare enterprise that has been devoted to providing quality service and care to seniors in the greater Lynchburg area since 1992. We are proud to be one of only 15% of the assisted living communities in Virginia who...
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Photo of Woodland Hills Community
2222 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.2
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62 reviews
8.2
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62 reviews
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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
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.
Experience Senior Care at Woodland HillsSurrounded by sprawling green spaces and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodland Hills stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Blacksburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living,...
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Photo of The Legacy at North Augusta
1111 Photos available
8.2
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4 reviews
8.2
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4 reviews
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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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.
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Photo of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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31 reviews
8.1
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31 reviews
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From start to today, everything has been a good experience. Staff is friendly all the time and so willing to help. Bentley Commons offers individual apartments, daily activities and an overwhelming sense of...
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.
Mission Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is dedicated to providing a lifestyle that enhances the quality of each resident's life and creates an environment in which your loved ones receive the love and care he/she needs. Description Located in one of the most charming communities in the state of...
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Photo of Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake
2121 Photos available
8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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Runk and Pratt is a 5 on all categories, except activities which I can't rate because unfortunately my family member is not able to participate. For value, I would say the cost is on the high side but...
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.
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Photo of The Retreat at Fishersville
1212 Photos available
7.9
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14 reviews
7.9
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14 reviews
5 star
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We are very pleased with the care our parent and other residents receive at Retreat. They listen to any concerns we may have and do what they can to answer them. Staff is happy and caring. Management always...
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 Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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99 Photos available
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My Aunt lives here. All apt. have high ceilings and windows, the rooms are bright and layouts very nice. The Chef makes delicious meals and the residents are kind and friendly to each other. Some residents...
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.
Gypsy Hill Place is an independent living community in the beautiful area of Staunton, VA. This community offers a caring home to those who are looking to be a part of Staunton and all that it has to offer. Staunton is located in Augusta County, and it offers much to do and see. Residents of this...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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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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Cardinal Senior Living is very clean, we do feel they are under staffed. Since COVID we haven't really had the chance to go into the facility or visit. Compared to most places, this facility was pretty good...
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.
We are excited to welcome you to Cardinal Senior Living, Bedford's premier provider of assisted living and memory care services (Dementia / Alzheimer's).Cardinal's organization began January 1st, 2017, but the traditions and memories of our community are long lasting and still carry forward....
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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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The care at this community. The staff are outstanding. The menu is very good with a nice variety of healthy meals. They do have activities that she is active with the other residents, but we would like to...
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 Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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The community found my loved one a dog to adopt, to help engage my loved one into the community. Seasons Place has been checking on my loved one due to an ailment currently every 30 minutes. The...
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley, Seasons Place, is an Inspirit Senior Living assisted and independent living community near the Allegheny Mountains. We are located near downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia, recently voted 'America's Coolest Small Town'. Our small town is well known for...
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My loved one was a resident at Our Lady of the Valley for several years. Overall, my loved one had a good experience at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services,...
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.
Our Lady of the ValleyFor over 35 years, Our Lady of the Valley has served seniors in the greater Roanoke area with compassion and respect. We provide quality assisted living, nursing care, memory care (our newest service!), skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services—a full continuum of...
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My Mother has been making her home at the Lodge at Old Trail for 4 years now. She enjoys having an outdoor balcony where she can bird watch and have her plants. My Mom has a cat and many of her neighbors...
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 Lodge at Old Trail officially opened its doors on May 18, 2012 and has been welcoming residents ever since. The Lodge is designed to offer an ideal setting for an enjoyable, fulfilling lifestyle. We are located in Crozet, Virginia in the heart of Old Trail Village, a vibrant...
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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...
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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
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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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.

Cost of independent living in California, VA

The average cost of senior living in California is $3,515 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in California, VA vs. nearby cities

California, VA
$3,515/mo
$3,540/mo
$3,549/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in California, VA vs. the state and national average

California, VA
$3,515/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in California vs. other types of senior living

$3,977/mo
Independent Living
$3,515/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in California, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,386/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,577/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,676/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in California over time

California, VAVA stateNational

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 California

Recent reviews for independent living in California

The Retreat at Fishersville

3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Gypsy Hill Place in Staunton, VA

4.8
I would recommend this community. The value for our loved one was there. The community has all retirees and a bus service that comes to the door of the residents. The meals needs to be improved due to price. The community changed ownership about a year ago, and they were making changes.

California independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California, 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 California 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 California partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green and Daybreak, Royal Care at Birch Ridge and Regency at Augusta are the top-rated independent living facilities near California, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 85 independent living facilities near California, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in California, Virginia is Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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