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Photo of The Colonnades
2323 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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34 reviews
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Everyone was very helpful. The business office was slow providing information and feedback on questions. I would recommend them to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
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 Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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Photo of Rosewood Village at Hollymead
2121 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
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Every one of those would be a 4+ or a 5. I am very satisfied and feel this is the best place for him. What we like the most about Rosewood Village is their very caring staff who seem to genuinely live/love...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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1919 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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24 reviews
8.5
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24 reviews
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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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66 Floor plans available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is 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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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66 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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Photo of Anthology of Charlottesville
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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32 reviews
7.9
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Advance Mills, VA

The average cost of senior living in Advance Mills is $4,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,565 per month.

Independent living costs in Advance Mills, VA, vs. nearby cities

Advance Mills, VA
$4,981/mo

Independent living costs in Advance Mills, VA, vs. state and national averages

Advance Mills, VA
$4,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Advance Mills, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,821/mo
Independent Living
$4,981/mo

Independent living costs in Advance Mills, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,013/mo
Studio
$6,386/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,091/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,168/mo

Senior living costs in Advance Mills 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: Advance Mills, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAdvance Mills, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,981/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,821/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,821/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Advance Mills, VA:$4,981/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Advance Mills, VA:$5,821/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Advance Mills, VA:$5,821/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Advance Mills, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Advance Mills 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 Advance Mills, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Advance Mills 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 median 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
Advance Mills, VA$6,992/mo$5,444/mo+28.4%
Virginia$2,981/mo$2,802/mo+6.4%
National$2,807/mo$2,741/mo+2.4%
Advance Mills, VA
2024 average cost:$6,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,444/mo
Percent change:+28.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,802/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,807/mo
2023 average cost:$2,741/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Advance Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Advance Mills

Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Linden House Assisted Living in Charlottesville, VA

4.7
The staff members are all very friendly, and the rooms they provide for the resident are nice sizable rooms. They are sufficient and we would recommend the Linden House Assisted Living to others.

The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

5.0
Of course, I looked at several places before I chose Colonnades. It is a good fit for me. Staff and residents are friendly and helpful. Lots of activities and programs. Music, lectures and tours to places of interest. I live in a Caldwell. One bedroom plus den. It is a good size for me. So glad ...
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Advance Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Advance Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Advance Mills, 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 Advance Mills 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 Advance Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Advance Mills, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Advance Mills 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 Advance Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Advance Mills, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Advance Mills 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 Advance Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Advance Mills, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47%
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