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The cost of independent living in Mayo is about $4,346 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 109 options. Read 1462 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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: 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, 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.
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.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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.
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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
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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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I used to go to this facility a long time ago and when I came back to tour, I noticed they had done a lot of work to it. There are only 2 staff members here and they are very accommodating and one of them...
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.
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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.
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
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
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, 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Meadows at Brier Creek, located in prestigious Brier Creek Country Club off of Highway 70 and Brier Creek Parkway.. This "seniors only" community is nestled among the tree-lined woods that encompass the famous Brier Creek Country Club.. Here, seniors can partake in the daily walking club,...
Cost of independent living in Mayo, VA
The average cost of senior living in Mayo is $4,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodnax, VA with an average of $2,965 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mayo, VA vs. nearby cities
Mayo, VA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mayo, VA vs. the state and national average
Mayo, VA
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mayo vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mayo, VA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mayo
Recent reviews for independent living in Mayo
Bayberry Retirement Inn in Eden, NC
5.0
Bayberry Retirement Inn has been a great fit for my friend so far. We chose this community for its closeness and convenience. The facility itself is really nice. The staff are very friendly, and the meals are very good. My friend found the portion sizes to be too small, but when she mentioned ...
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The Lodge at Wake Forest
4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.
The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC
5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at their community. At Verena at Bedford Falls, residents and their families have formed long-term friendships with caregivers. One resident's daughter even noted that the staff treat residents like family.
Variety of activities for residents. Activities are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Whispering Pines, residents enjoy a wide range of offerings, from card games and Bingo to off-site visits and outdoor excursions. The residents at Atria Oakridge particularly appreciate the cultural act ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at Holiday Durham Regent, staff members went above and beyond to help a resident transition smoothly, even though the resident's needs were unique. Residents and their families at Gardens at Wakefiel ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Verena at Bedford Falls, both residents and their families look forward to mealtimes every day due to the chef's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, from the private rooms to the common areas and outdoor spaces. At Holiday Cedar Ridge, the flowers and trees in the courtyard make sitting outside a joy, while residents of The Cambridge at Brier Creek appreciate the b ...
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Robust communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. At Atria Oakridge, families are kept updated through regular newsletters and emails, and staff members are always available to answer questions and add ...
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Mayo independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mayo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mayo, 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 Mayo 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 Mayo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mayo, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mayo 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 Mayo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mayo, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mayo 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 Mayo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mayo, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Brookdale Burlington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mayo, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 109 independent living facilities near Mayo, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mayo, Virginia are Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Brookdale Burlington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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