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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
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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.
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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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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.
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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.
The Maple Oak Apartments is a senior housing community located in the center of Kingsport, Tennessee in Sullivan, Hawkins and Washington counties. Sports fans enjoy the close proximity to Hunter Wright Stadium. Enjoy a bright spring or summer day watching the Kingsport Mets play. The beautifully...
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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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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
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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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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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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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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 Drowning Ford, VA

The average cost of senior living in Drowning Ford is $4,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coeburn, VA with an average of $3,776 per month.

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

Drowning Ford, VA
$4,216/mo
$5,220/mo
$4,195/mo

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

Drowning Ford, VA
$4,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,749/mo
Independent Living
$4,216/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,990/mo
Studio
$4,809/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,014/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,303/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Drowning Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Drowning Ford

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Drowning Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drowning Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drowning Ford, 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 Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drowning Ford, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drowning Ford, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drowning Ford, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
46.1%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Drowning Ford, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near Drowning Ford, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Drowning Ford, Virginia is Brookdale Johnson City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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