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Last Updated: 11/21/25
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It was my mother in law that was a resident at Landmark Center. Mama passed away [date removed]. Mama LOVED The Landmark. She always talked about how good the food was and she enjoyed the Art and Craft...
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 Landmark CenterThe Landmark Center is an Assisted Living & Memory Care community located in Stuart, VA in Patrick County and home to just over 1,400 people. Unique to The Landmark Center is that we share a campus with Blue Ridge Therapy Connection which is a 190-bed Skilled Nursing...
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Staff are friendly and helpful. Mom likes the food. They are chronically short-staffed, no activity director. No entertainment budget that I know of. Rooms seem to always be out of toilet paper. Fly catch...
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.
Mountain Valley Living Center a small assisted living, serving a maximum of 26 residents in a quite homelike atmosphere in the outskirts of King NC. Come let us show you our home away from home. When you have to make a decision for assisted care, come see Mountain Valley and their beautiful...
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I have enjoy working with [name removed]. She has helped me with improving my body where I have weakness. I can see and feel improvement in my legs, arms, and back. I will continue to work with her as I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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I was extremely satisfied with Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. Deciding to place my mother in a facility was hard, but her health became more than I was qualified to provide. The administration was very...
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.
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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.
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: 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 Buffalo Ridge, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Ridge is $3,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.

Independent living costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Ridge, VA
$3,633/mo
$3,886/mo
$5,521/mo

Independent living costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo Ridge, VA
$3,633/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, vs. other senior living options

$3,633/mo
Independent Living
$3,633/mo

Independent living costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,713/mo
Studio
$4,125/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Ridge 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: Buffalo Ridge, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Ridge, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,633/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,633/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,633/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Ridge, VA:$3,633/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Ridge, VA:$3,633/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Ridge, VA:$3,633/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Ridge

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.

Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC

5.0
I have lived in Independent Living at Ridgecrest almost 2 1/2 years. The person who has influenced my life since she moved here is [name removed] in Wellness. Her exercise class starts at 10 am Monday through Friday. Now I'm not a morning person but she has changed my life style. I don't ...
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Landmark Center in Stuart, VA

5.0
We're extremely happy with The Landmark Center. This was my loved one's decision, and we feel she made a good one. According to my loved one, the food rates at a 10. We need to thank everyone there, and to let you know that [name removed] keeps in close touch with us for all our loved one's ...
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Buffalo Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Ridge, 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 Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
47.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
47%
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