Best Assisted Living Facilities in Charlottesville, VA

Independent living is the least expensive type of senior living in Charlottesville, Virginia, starting at $4,521 per month. The most costly type of senior living is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which averages $7,346 per month. There are several other options at various price points, including assisted living and memory care, both at $5,400 per month, and a studio in a nursing home at $5,746 per month. This range of options allows residents to find a living arrangement that meets their specific needs and budget.

Assisted living costs an average of $5,400 per month in Charlottesville. This is more expensive than nearby cities, including Broadway, which averages $4,083 per month, and New Market, which averages $3,836 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Charlottesville compares to Virginia and the national average:

Seniors in Charlottesville can choose from 15 senior living facilities, and there are 20 communities in the surrounding area. In total, Virginia has 452 senior living options. With these choices, finding the perfect community is a delightful experience waiting to happen.

In Charlottesville, Virginia, seniors represent about 27.5% of the city's population, which totals 46,289. Among these seniors, the gender distribution is 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Age-wise, 10.1% of residents are in their 50s, 9% in their 60s, 5.4% in their 70s, and 3% are 80 years old and above. Concerning marital status, 33.9% of senior residents are married, 12.3% are divorced, 50.3% have never married, and 3.5% are widowed. The city's senior population boasts diversity featuring 68.5% White, 17.2% Black, 7% Asian, and 5.8% Hispanic. Other demographics include 5.9% mixed race, 0.2% Native American, and 1.2% identifying as other, painting a vibrant and varied cultural tapestry.