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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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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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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.
CROWNPOINT55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITYDUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES / APARTMENTSWelcome to Crownpoint! We are the Shenandoah Valley’s newest 55 Plus Active Adult community inspiring exciting and healthy lifestyles. We are located in Harrisonburg, VA, approximately two hours from Washington, DC and home to...
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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.
 Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community.  It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  It is only just west of the University of...
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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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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.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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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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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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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, 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.
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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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.
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
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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: 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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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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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: 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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Not quite 5 stars but very good. Very nice salt water pool and gym. Many places have beautiful views. Well maintained facility. For the most part great staff. There are a few that should be removed. ...
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.
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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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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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.
Campbell Rest HomeCampbell Rest Home is located in the town of Bedford, VA. This assisted living community is in a peaceful location that allows its residents to live happy lives. Those who are guests of our residents will find that Bedford offers great dining options to keep their taste buds...

Cost of independent living in Mc Kinley, VA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kinley is $3,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mc Kinley, VA vs. nearby cities

Mc Kinley, VA
$3,927/mo
$3,540/mo

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

Mc Kinley, VA
$3,927/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mc Kinley vs. other types of senior living

$4,119/mo
Independent Living
$3,927/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mc Kinley, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,070/mo
Studio
$5,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,734/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,169/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mc Kinley over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Kinley

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kinley

The Retreat at Fishersville

3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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The Colonnades in Charlottesville, VA

4.8
We moved to independent living at the Colonnades 10 months ago, after considering 5 other Charlottesville area communities. The residents and staff quickly made us feel part of the community; we have many new friends from varied and interesting backgrounds. Pets are welcome. The sense of ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

Mc Kinley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kinley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kinley, 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 Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Kinley, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Kinley, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Kinley, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
46.1%
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Heritage Green and Daybreak, The Colonnades and Bellaire at Stone Port are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Kinley, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 90 independent living facilities near Mc Kinley, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Mc Kinley, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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