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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Five Forks, VA

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We like the people and the friendly staff. Having trouble getting bed linen changed on time and having issues with lack of variety or supply of basic condiments in the meals.
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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When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made...
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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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: 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.
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: 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: 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...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Five Forks, VA

The average cost of senior living in Five Forks is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, VA with an average of $3,182 per month.

Independent living costs in Five Forks, VA, vs. state and national averages

Five Forks, VA
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Five Forks, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,005/mo
Independent Living
$3,678/mo

Independent living costs in Five Forks, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,294/mo
Studio
$3,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,946/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,425/mo

Senior living costs in Five Forks 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: Five Forks, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFive Forks, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,678/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,005/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Five Forks, VA:$3,678/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Five Forks, VA:$4,932/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Five Forks, VA:$6,005/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Five Forks, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Five Forks and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Five Forks, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Five Forks have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Five Forks, VA$3,585/mo$3,587/mo-0.0%
Virginia$3,226/mo$2,977/mo+8.4%
National$3,054/mo$2,929/mo+4.3%
Five Forks, VA
2024 average cost:$3,585/mo
2023 average cost:$3,587/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$2,977/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,054/mo
2023 average cost:$2,929/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Five Forks

Recent reviews for independent living in Five Forks

Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg, VA

4.0
Food is OK, probably typical for an institution. Apartment space good, my parents are in a two bedroom with two baths. Maintenance and cleanliness are good. We have one complaint - the management will not make a special accommodation to allow my dad to setup a simple wire antenna for ham radio, ...
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Five Forks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Five Forks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Five Forks, 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 Five Forks 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 Five Forks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Five Forks, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Five Forks 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 Five Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Five Forks, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Five Forks 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 Five Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Five Forks, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, The Elms of Lynchburg and Babcock Manor, Inc. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Five Forks, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Five Forks, Virginia. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 36% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 36% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 36% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 10% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 41% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 28% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 35% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, French, and Arabic 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Jefferson House Apartments 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, The Elms of Lynchburg, and Jefferson House Apartments 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, The Elms of Lynchburg, and Babcock Manor, Inc.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 36% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 36% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 36% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 10% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 41% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 28% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 35% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, French, and Arabic 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Jefferson House Apartments 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, The Elms of Lynchburg, and Jefferson House Apartments 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, The Elms of Lynchburg, and Babcock Manor, Inc.
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