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The cost of independent living in Somerset is about $4,543 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 1330 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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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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Making the decision to place Mom in an assisted facility was one of the most difficult decisions to make for our family. We were very fortunate, with assistance from A Place for Mom, to find this loving ,...
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.
Spring Oak Warrenton is an all-inclusive assisted living community located in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia. Our dedicated team of professionals at Spring Oak of Warrenton truly value and respect the individuality of each our residents. Our staff has been carefully hand- picked so that you can...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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My Aunt lives here. All apt. have high ceilings and windows, the rooms are bright and layouts very nice. The Chef makes delicious meals and the residents are kind and friendly to each other. Some residents...
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.
Gypsy Hill Place is an independent living community in the beautiful area of Staunton, VA. This community offers a caring home to those who are looking to be a part of Staunton and all that it has to offer. Staunton is located in Augusta County, and it offers much to do and see. Residents of this...
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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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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.
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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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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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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.
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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.
 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...
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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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....
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.
     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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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: 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.
Enjoy carefree living to the fullest at Kings Crest, an affordable senior apartment community located in historic Fredericksburg. Situated in a wooded setting, Kings Crest offers one and two-bedroom apartments to adults 55+. Take advantage of free storage, eat-in kitchens, optional lake front...
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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.
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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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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.
The Meadows at Salem Run, an affordable apartment community for seniors 62+, is minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and the historical attractions of the area: George Washington's birthplace, Chatam, Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg Battlefield, James Monroe Museum, Mary Washington College and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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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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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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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Somerset, VA

The average cost of senior living in Somerset is $4,543 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Southern Gateway, VA with an average of $3,989 per month.

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

Somerset, VA
$4,543/mo
$5,240/mo

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

Somerset, VA
$4,543/mo
U.S. national average
$4,132/mo

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

$6,057/mo
Independent Living
$4,543/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,063/mo
Studio
$5,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,180/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,688/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Somerset over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Somerset

Recent reviews for independent living in Somerset

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.

The Blake at Charlottesville

4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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Somerset independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Somerset independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 Somerset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Somerset, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.2%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Somerset 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 Somerset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Somerset, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Somerset 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 Somerset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Somerset, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
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Jubilation, Hidden Springs Senior Living and Morningside of Charlottesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Somerset, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 112 independent living facilities near Somerset, Virginia. See the full list.

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