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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shorts Creek, VA

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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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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: 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 just 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chatham Woods Senior Apartments is a charming example of Elkin's history. Enjoy living in this tranquil park like setting, conveniently located within walking distance to area restaurants and shopping centers. Catering to Senior Citizens ages 55...
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, 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.
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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: 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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands and...
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Shorts Creek, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shorts Creek is $4,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.

Independent living costs in Shorts Creek, VA, vs. nearby cities

Shorts Creek, VA
$4,008/mo
$3,872/mo

Independent living costs in Shorts Creek, VA, vs. state and national averages

Shorts Creek, VA
$4,008/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shorts Creek, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,219/mo
Independent Living
$4,008/mo

Independent living costs in Shorts Creek, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$5,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,873/mo

Senior living costs in Shorts Creek 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: Shorts Creek, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShorts Creek, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,008/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,219/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shorts Creek, VA:$4,008/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shorts Creek, VA:$4,219/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shorts Creek, VA:$4,219/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shorts Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Shorts Creek

Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Mountain Valley Living Center in Westfield, NC

4.3
I have the cleanliness an overall 3 out of 5 because while most of the facility is clean at times, they have neglected to clean the toilets and floors in our loved ones room.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville

5.0
This community is nice and clean and the grounds are well maintained. The staff is responsive to dad's needs and are friendly. The place seems well managed. He loves the food here he said they feed him well. He's been out for an activity to go get ice cream and enjoyed that. I would highly ...
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Shorts Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorts Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorts Creek, 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 Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
47%
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Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Havens at Princeton and Forest Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shorts Creek, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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