About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clifton Forge, VA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge. 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 60 independent living facilities in Clifton Forge, 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 Lexington, Covington and Copeland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lexington, Covington and Copeland.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 60
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Heritage Green and Daybreak, Brookdale Staunton and Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge
zipAveragecost: $3,669

Clifton Forge Independent Living Facilities | 644 Reviews

Showing 60 communities
Last Updated: 8/27/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of AVIVA Baldwin Park
1414 Photos available
5 star
25%
4 star
37%
3 star
25%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Royal Care at Birch Ridge
1111 Photos available
6.0
Review score
16 reviews
6.0
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
13%
3 star
19%
2 star
13%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
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...
See details
Photo of Birch Gardens
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
At the beginning of my search for a place for my disabled nephew, I called Birch Gardens. I spoke to [name removed] and found her to be knowledgeable of the special needs for families with disabled family...
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.
5 star
67%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Manor of Natural Bridge Inc
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.
Photo of Robert E Lee Building
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.
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.
5 star
50%
4 star
25%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Bethel Ridge Assisted Living
55 Photos available
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...
Photo of Cave Creek Residential Care
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Woodhaven Nursing Home
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Hollins Manor
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Edinburgh Square
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Christian Village
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.
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Campbell Rest HomeCampbell Rest Home is located in the town of Bedford, VA. This assisted living community is in a peaceful location that allows its residents to live happy lives. Those who are guests of our residents will find that Bedford offers great dining options to keep their taste buds...
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.
5 star
25%
4 star
37%
3 star
25%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with 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.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
Photo of Harrison School Apartments
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.
Photo of Clearview Manor Apartments
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.
Photo of Magnolia Ridge Residential
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.
5 star
17%
4 star
66%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Clifton Forge, VA

The average cost of senior living in Clifton Forge is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Craigsville, VA with an average of $3,174 per month.

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

Clifton Forge, VA
$3,669/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, vs. other senior living options

$7,039/mo
Independent Living
$3,669/mo

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,377/mo
Studio
$3,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,506/mo

Senior living costs in Clifton Forge 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: Clifton Forge, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClifton Forge, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,669/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,006/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,039/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Clifton Forge, VA:$3,669/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Clifton Forge, VA:$5,006/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Clifton Forge, VA:$7,039/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Clifton Forge, VA, over time

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

Clifton Forge, VAVA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Clifton Forge, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clifton Forge 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
Clifton Forge, VA$3,548/mo$3,472/mo+2.2%
Virginia$3,681/mo$3,608/mo+2.0%
National$3,415/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Clifton Forge, VA
2024 average cost:$3,548/mo
2023 average cost:$3,472/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,415/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Clifton Forge

Recent reviews for independent living in Clifton Forge

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 ...
Read more

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.

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
Read more

Clifton Forge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clifton Forge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clifton Forge, 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 Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clifton Forge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
9.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clifton Forge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
26%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
15.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clifton Forge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
40.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green and Daybreak, Brookdale Staunton and Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clifton Forge, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 60 independent living facilities near Clifton Forge, Virginia. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{ percentPetFriendly }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
The best independent living facility near you in Clifton Forge, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top