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Photo of Carriage Hill Retirement
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7.2
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7.2
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5 star
36%
4 star
27%
3 star
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2 star
7%
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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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8.0
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8.0
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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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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.
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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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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
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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 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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Cost of independent living in Ajax, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ajax is $3,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurt, VA with an average of $2,969 per month.

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

Ajax, VA
$3,243/mo
$3,623/mo
$3,672/mo

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

Ajax, VA
$3,243/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,243/mo
Independent Living
$3,243/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,428/mo
Studio
$4,311/mo

Senior living costs in Ajax 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: Ajax, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAjax, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,243/mo$4,346/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,243/mo$5,204/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,243/mo$5,207/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Ajax, VA:$3,243/mo
Virginia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Ajax, VA:$3,243/mo
Virginia:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Ajax, VA:$3,243/mo
Virginia:$5,207/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ajax

Recent reviews for independent living in Ajax

Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake in Hardy, VA

4.5
Very clean cheerful place Good care Food could use a little umph

Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA

4.3
I was skeptical about Carriage Hill but the admissions lady [name removed]and the staff made me feel at ease with the process. It's been a few months since my uncle's been there and I can't complain, the staff and director of nursing listen and take care of him great.

Ajax independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ajax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ajax, 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 Ajax 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 Ajax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ajax 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 Ajax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ajax 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 Ajax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ajax, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Retirement, Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake and Oak Grove Residential Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ajax, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Ajax, Virginia. See the full list.

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