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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sandy River, VA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia is $4,048, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sandy River area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Cardinal Senior Communities at Danville
88 Photos available
8.9
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46 reviews
8.9
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46 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
26%
3 star
11%
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0%
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15%
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My mother was only there for approximately 50 hours. In her condition we never experienced any meals or activities. The room was huge! Private room and bath. Very clean. The staff was amazing and very...
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.
At Cardinal Senior Living at Danville, we provide residence with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24...
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Photo of Brookdale Eden
77 Photos available
8.6
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17 reviews
8.6
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17 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
29%
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am glad I chose Brookdale to place my mother when we could no longer take care of her at home. At Brookdale, she has settled in well. The staff are kind and helpful. Her room is always neat. She has choices...
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.
When you’re considering a life of redefined independence, the historic town of Eden, N.C., where the Dan and Smith rivers meet, just might be the place. Our community is quiet and tranquil, offering convenient access to eclectic shopping, historic sites and local attractions such as the Eden...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
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17%
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My mom chose it because of the location and because she had friends who highly recommended it. My mom has been at Commonwealth for a year now and she LOVES it. There is always something to do and someone to...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House has long been the area’s premier choice for retirement living and is now even better. Offering the choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, our residents live comfortably in the beauty of this historic building. Our community has recently...
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Photo of Brookdale Danville Piedmont
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
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The registration process was easy, and not pushy. The facility is clean looking. The baseboards and windowsills are relatively dust free, as well as the common areas. I like that the trash is removed from...
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.
Leave the laundry, housekeeping and yard work behind and spend your well-earned retirement doing exactly what you want. Rekindle an old hobby or start a new one. Catch up on your reading. At our assisted living community in Danville, Va., we want you to get back to the things you’ve always loved...
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I was extremely satisfied with Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. Deciding to place my mother in a facility was hard, but her health became more than I was qualified to provide. The administration was very...
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: 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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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 Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
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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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 Ashwood Retirement Care Rsdnc
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 Sandy River, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $4,048 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy River

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy River

Cardinal Senior Communities at Danville

5.0
Making the decision to move dad into a memory care unit was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. The staff made this move easier by "holding my hand" and guiding me on what to do. While I knew it was the best decision, it was still difficult. Since the move, he seems happier than he was ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA

5.0
My mom chose it because of the location and because she had friends who highly recommended it. My mom has been at Commonwealth for a year now and she LOVES it. There is always something to do and someone to be with if you want to be social. She enjoys spending time with the other residents and ...
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Brookdale Eden

4.0
I would recommend. It costs more than the previous place my mother was staying, and it had an added on charge I wasn't aware of so make sure to ask about those things. The director and financial person are very helpful. My mother is well cared for and someone calls me to let me know how she is ...
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Sandy River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy River, 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 Sandy River 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 Sandy River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy River, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy River 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 Sandy River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy River, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy River 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 Sandy River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy River, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Senior Communities at Danville, Brookdale Eden and Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy River, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Sandy River, Virginia. See the full list.
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