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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Shore, VA
If you’re looking for independent living in the North Shore area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in North Shore. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in North Shore, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Washington Park, Southern Hills and Franklin-Colonial.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Roanoke, Bedford and Rocky Mount.
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9.3
Review score
63 reviews
[name removed] and [name removed] are the best. Any questions or needs were taken care of and answered asap. They let us use the actives room for some special events for my mom. We are a big holiday and...
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.
Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living is located in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. We encourage a home-like cozy environment for our residents by providing dignity, choice, privacy and respect. Our residents are given independence through individual apartments, while still receiving all the care they...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
31 reviews
Management is great. Some of the staff have been a little abrasive and rude. However we haven't seen them for a bit so management may have addressed that issue. My parents are now in the assisted living...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Independent LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Roanoke, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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25 reviews
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.
Located in the heart of the quaint and historic Bedford, Virginia home of the D-Day Memorial. Centered right between Roanoke and Lynchburg, 30 minutes each way. Also, only 30 min from Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.Carriage Hill Retirement is more than just a retirement community. Offering...
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8.0
Review score
13 reviews
Runk and Pratt is a 5 on all categories, except activities which I can't rate because unfortunately my family member is not able to participate. For value, I would say the cost is on the high side but...
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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8.0
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15 reviews
I would highly recommend Spring Oak Assisted Living facility. I chose Spring Oak because of the location, the charm of the historical building, & the affordable price. I was very pleased with the staff I...
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.
Spring Oak at Bedford is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. We offer medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.7
Review score
24 reviews
One of the reasons I picked them was all of the activity of the residents while I was there. The other facilities felt like the residents were more isolated. The other reason was because they made an effort...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Roanoke, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of independent living in North Shore, VA
The average cost of senior living in North Shore is $3,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurt, VA with an average of $2,969 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Shore, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Shore, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in North Shore
Recent reviews for independent living in North Shore
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA
5.0
They were always ready to answer any questions I had my mom is currently in her own home, but if the time comes when she has to have assisted living, I would have my mom go to Terra Bella Pheasant Ridge. I honestly think that the staff made my mom feel at home.
Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA
4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families
Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake in Hardy, VA
4.5
Very clean cheerful place
Good care
Food could use a little umph
North Shore independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Shore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Shore, 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 North Shore 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 North Shore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Shore, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North Shore 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 North Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Shore, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Shore 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 North Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Shore, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Independent Living and Cardinal Senior Communities at Roanoke are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Shore, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near North Shore, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in North Shore, Virginia is TerraBella Pheasant Ridge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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