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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 Selma 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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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
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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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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: 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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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
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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.
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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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.
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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Selma, 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 Selma

Recent reviews for independent living in Selma

Havenwood in Lexington, VA

4.8
The administrator stepped up in our emergency situation: she conducted the initial interview on only two hours notice, coordinated the physician paperwork, and arranged for the move, all within a single afternoon. The charge nurse is a pro. All of the other staff members are kind and caring. The ...
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Highland House in Clifton Forge, VA

5.0
The staff at Highland House were sweet and attentive. There was always somebody in the dayroom to interact with. This is an older building, however they do keep it really clean. They offer comfort food and my loved one liked it. The administrative person went out of their way to assist us in ...
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Selma independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Selma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Selma, 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 Selma 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 Selma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Selma, 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%
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Availability of select dining options in Selma 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 Selma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Selma, 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%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Selma 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 Selma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Selma, 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%
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Highland House, Manor of Natural Bridge Inc and Robert E Lee Building are the top-rated independent living facilities near Selma, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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