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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Penhook, VA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Penhook, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of TerraBella Pheasant Ridge
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8.6
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75 reviews
8.6
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75 reviews
5 star
45%
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32%
3 star
11%
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3%
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9%
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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.
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...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Independent Living
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
5 star
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28%
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13%
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I would give all a 5. Except food. The chef just left so they have a temporary chef. So not fair to judge but for now it's 3-4. I know it's something they are focused on. Yes, i would recommend The Harmony...
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...
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Photo of Spring Oak at Bedford
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8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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19 reviews
5 star
42%
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21%
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11%
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The apartment size is plenty of room for a couple. The care they have received has been excellent. They enjoy their meals and have made several friends. Grounds are well maintained and it is a quiet setting....
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...
Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.2
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30 reviews
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It's hard to break out any one person. The entire staff from [name removed] and [name removed], to the nurses, [name removed] our concierge and [name removed], [name removed] and the entire dining staff. I...
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...
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
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Excellent support staff for new comers.[name removed]went above and beyond to pair her with other residents she felt comfortable with.
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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7.2
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30 reviews
7.2
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30 reviews
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Very happy with room size. The staff are slow to respond when call button is pressed and that is due to the fact that they have a low number of staff. I have had trouble getting someone at times when 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.
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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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
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Penhook, VA

The average cost of senior living in Penhook is $3,792 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurt, VA with an average of $2,969 per month.

Independent living costs in Penhook, VA, vs. nearby cities

Penhook, VA
$3,792/mo
$3,676/mo

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

Penhook, VA
$3,792/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Penhook, VA, vs. other senior living options

$3,996/mo
Independent Living
$3,792/mo

Independent living costs in Penhook, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,291/mo
Studio
$4,084/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,130/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,068/mo

Senior living costs in Penhook 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: Penhook, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenhook, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,792/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,996/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,996/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Penhook, VA:$3,792/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Penhook, VA:$3,996/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Penhook, VA:$3,996/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Penhook, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penhook 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
Penhook, VA$4,769/mo$3,726/mo+28.0%
Virginia$3,412/mo$3,352/mo+1.8%
National$3,210/mo$3,147/mo+2.0%
Penhook, VA
2024 average cost:$4,769/mo
2023 average cost:$3,726/mo
Percent change:+28.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,412/mo
2023 average cost:$3,352/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,210/mo
2023 average cost:$3,147/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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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 Penhook

Recent reviews for independent living in Penhook

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living

5.0
The community was welcoming, food menus offered variety that contributed to a positive dining experience, staff were responsive and very helpful to accommodate resident needs

Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA

4.0
The location is ideal-close to Rt 122 and Hwy 460, which makes it convenient compared to other limited options in the county. Carriage Hill also offered the most competitive pricing out of the six places we toured. My dad has his own private room with a bathroom and large closet, and we were ...
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Spring Oak at Bedford

5.0
Spring Oak is a wonderful place with kind and caring staff. The food is great, apartment size is very comfortable, ambiance lovely.

Penhook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penhook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penhook, 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 Penhook 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 Penhook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penhook, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Penhook 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 Penhook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penhook, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penhook 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 Penhook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penhook, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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