Best Assisted Living Facilities in Staunton, VA

With an average cost of $3,891 per month, independent living is the least expensive type of senior housing in Staunton, Virginia. Other fairly affordable options in the area include assisted living, priced at $4,317 per month on average, and memory care at $4,476 per month. The most expensive type of senior living in Staunton is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which costs an average of $7,003 per month. These options offer a range of choices to fit different care requirements and financial plans.

Assisted living costs an average of $4,317 per month in Staunton. This is more expensive than nearby cities, including Buena Vista, which averages $2,999 per month, and Goshen, which costs $2,471 per month. Still, Staunton's cost is below the Virginia state average of $5,248 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Staunton compares to Virginia and the national average:

Staunton residents have 5 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 9 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Virginia, there are 452 communities to choose from.

In Staunton, Virginia, seniors comprise 39.2% of the population, which numbers 25,581. This includes 12.5% in their 50s, 12% in their 60s, 8.9% in their 70s, and 5.8% who are 80 and older. The gender distribution leans towards females at 54.2%, compared to 45.8% males. Among the senior residents, marital status varies: 41.7% are married, 17.7% are divorced, 31.9% have never married, and 8.7% are widowed. Staunton's population is predominantly White at 81.8%, with 10.7% identifying as Black. Additional diversity includes 4.6% mixed race, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Pacific, and 0.8% identifying as other, reflecting a mix of demographics.