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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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26 reviews
8.8
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26 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
23%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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For the most part, it is the better of similar facilities. Personally I think they could do a better job of communication. After 5 PM, could use more staff. I've been there in evenings & needed assistance...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford is an excellent community located in a commercial area in Radford, Virginia. Our community is in close proximity to various medical offices and Carilion New River Valley Community hospital. Our main facility accommodates residents who require more attention...
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Photo of English Meadows Blacksburg Campus
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5 star
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4 star
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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.
English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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55 Floor plans available
5.8
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18 reviews
5.8
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5 star
22%
4 star
39%
3 star
22%
2 star
6%
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The community could always be a little cleaner but overall it has been a good experience. The staff members are very friendly and from what we hear the meals are really good .
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is located at the foot of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is a modern, beautiful assisted living facility, with an award-winning memory care proram called Sweet Memories. Commonwealth Senior Living is known for providing...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Wake Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wake Forest is $4,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.

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

Wake Forest, VA
$4,414/mo
$4,634/mo
$4,938/mo

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

Wake Forest, VA
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,848/mo
Independent Living
$4,414/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,221/mo
Studio
$6,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,245/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wake Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Wake Forest

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg

4.3
The staff members could at times maybe improve on their overall response time, but the staff really do care about all of the residents living there. Based on the overall experience so far with CommonWealth Senior Living we would recommend the community to other families.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford

4.5
Like all facilities there is always a shortage of staff, especially nights. Administration staff is great! Kind caring and accommodating to needs. Whenever we have a concern, those concerns are met as soon as possible. One problem I've seen is the roomand especially bath room was not well ...
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Wake Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wake Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wake Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wake Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wake Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford, Spring Oak at Christiansburg and English Meadows Blacksburg Campus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wake Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Wake Forest, Virginia. See the full list.

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