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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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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.
Located in scenic Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia, Rosewood Village at Wintergreen is a senior housing community that's a home. The beautiful property is located under the Blue Ridge Mountains and many rooms have stunning views of the mountainside. The property itself sits near a championship...
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My father has been doing good in this community. The staff does a great job encouraging him to participate in activities in a level of comfort. This community provides a very safe place for him and everyone...
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.
The Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and Christian Homes is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and George Washington Forest and surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, farm land, and country life yet only 5 minutes from medical offices and shopping facilities. The Retirement...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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, 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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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 Shipman, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shipman is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

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

Shipman, VA
$3,395/mo
$2,912/mo

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

Shipman, VA
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,669/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,695/mo
Studio
$5,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,745/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Shipman

Recent reviews for independent living in Shipman

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 ...
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The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA

5.0
I am very pleased with the care thatwas given to me at this community. The room and the grounds are very nice and well kept. Alot of activities for me to choose from. The staff here is excellent and are always offering assistance for my needs. I am please with the food that is served. I feel ...
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Waynesboro Manor

5.0
I would highly recommend Waynesboro Manor. My mother had the best care she could have received. The staff was very lovely and caring. My mother really enjoyed her meals. It was a wonderful atmosphere for her to be in . She got to make new friends and the activities offered were great. My mother ...
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Shipman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shipman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shipman, 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 Shipman 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 Shipman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shipman, VANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shipman 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 Shipman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shipman, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shipman 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 Shipman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shipman, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
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
11.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge at Old Trail, Rosewood Village at Wintergreen and Johnson Senior Center, Inc. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shipman, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Shipman, Virginia. See the full list.

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