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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Stick, WV
If you’re looking for independent living in the Big Stick 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 Big Stick. 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 18 independent living facilities in Big Stick, 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 Beckley, Princeton and Hinton.
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9.5
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These people went to bat for my FIL when a rehab center was going to kick him out no matter what and it was a weekend. Normally Brookdale doesn't admit on the weekend, but the rehab center got belligerent...
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.
Great Care for Now and LaterWe are an assisted living and memory care community in Charleston, West Virginia where seniors can find more options for living life well, and less stress knowing that we’re here to help. They also find a warm community that feels just like home sweet home.You’ll find...
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9.4
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17 reviews
This was the only facility we visited when looking for assisted living. We have been pleased overall with the experience, No major complaints!
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.
Our beautiful home in the capital of West Virginia has been a leader in assisted living services for nearly 40 years. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, residents at Kanawha Place enjoy unparalleled access to numerous shopping centers, fine dining and hotels - not to mention our access to the...
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9.2
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16 reviews
I definitely do recommend this facility to others. The communication with staff is excellent. If they are not available, they return calls when they are available. They keep us informed of what is happening,...
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.
The Enlivant community Oak Hill Place provides senior living services that strive to feel like home to you right away. We are conveniently located near Oak Hill, West Virginia which gives our residents access to shopping and dining, while maintaining small town character. We respect your dignity...
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8.8
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9 reviews
After touring a few different places, Dogwood Crossing was the only place my step father actually liked and felt like he would be comfortable staying there. The facility is very well kept with a homey feel...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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45 reviews
I was not sure what to expect as I had to transfer my mom from another facility due to they just were not equipped to handle Memory Care type of people. First they got mom into the rehab program, I am not...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at SouthridgeIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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11 reviews
My mom was only there 3 months. She tried to "escape" and therefore had to leave as per The Havens rules. These rules were told to me upfront. I moved her to another facility which had a lockdown unit. The...
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.
The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...
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The community found my loved one a dog to adopt, to help engage my loved one into the community. Seasons Place has been checking on my loved one due to an ailment currently every 30 minutes. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley, Seasons Place, is an Inspirit Senior Living assisted and independent living community near the Allegheny Mountains. We are located near downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia, recently voted 'America's Coolest Small Town'. Our small town is well known for...
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23 reviews
My mom has lived at Greystone since 2021 she passed away this month and I want to share the truth about our experience. It has been such a blessing. I remember when she first moved in we was so nervous but...
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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.
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.
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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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 individuals it was a good place to take your loved one. The community does a good job there, during the time my loved one was. The food was decent for my loved one. The room was nice...
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.
Autumn Way Assisted Living of Rupert, West Virgina is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains, farm and open space to meet the daily needs of senior citizens. This personal care home at the intersection of Nicholas Street and 4th street offers private and semi-private rooms to all...
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 Big Stick, WV
The average cost of senior living in Big Stick is $5,703 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadow Bridge, WV with an average of $3,224 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Stick, WV vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Stick, WV vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Big Stick, WV by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Stick
Recent reviews for independent living in Big Stick
Autumn Way Assisted Living in Rupert, WV
4.5
Nobody's perfect but the enriching environment is close....it seems the staff is always cheerful and professional. The place is clean and void of any unpleasant odors experienced at similar facilities......it is not fancy if you are looking for that as a primary factor to place your loved ...
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The Havens at Princeton
5.0
My father is no longer there though. But we love The Havens. . Excellent experience. Very clean. Incredible staff. Very genuine. Wonderful quality of care. The staff was always attentive. With the meals, there was something good every day my dad would say! . A lot to do and everyone ...
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Harmony at Southridge in Charleston, WV
5.0
I would tell other families looking into Harmony at Southridge that they do not help supply incontinence supplies. That is something I was unaware of.
I would recommend this facility, more so for independent living.
Big Stick independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Stick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Stick, 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 Big Stick 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 Big Stick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Stick 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 Big Stick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Stick 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 Big Stick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.1%
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Brookdale Charleston Gardens, Kanawha Place and Oak Hill Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Stick, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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