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Assisted Living in Amherst, Virginia

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Amherst, Virginia. This includes 2 facilities in Amherst and 19 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Virginia range from $39 to $223, with a median expenditure running about $133. The per month cost averages about $3,990 and ranges between $1,159 and $6,681. Annually, the mean cost is around $47,880, which is over the national average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Amherst typically range from $1,325 per month up to $4,650 per month, with a median cost of about $3,893 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of $46,710.




SeniorScore™ for Amherst, Virginia



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

73

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Amherst scores lower than the Virginia average of 78.
  • Amherst scores higher than the national average of 72.
56

Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Central Virginia Training Ctr).
  • There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation , Westminster-Canterbury Lynchburg, and Virginia Baptist Hospital Division Center.
  • There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
  • There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Winton Country Club, Poplar Grove Golf Club, and Oakwood Country Club.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Izaak Walton Park and Mount Pleasant Special Management Area).
  • There are 27 churches in or near the city, including Amherst Baptist Church, Emmanuel United Methodist, and First Baptist Church.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.41% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.51% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $55,373, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $40,433, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $22,169, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $46,710 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $82,640 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 8.60%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Amherst receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Amherst has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Amherst has a very sparse population density of 45.7 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Amherst have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has an average public transportation ridership.
  • Amherst has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.38%.

Amherst is a small city in Virginia. It is located in Amherst County and is part of the Lynchburg metro statistical area. While the city contains 10,576 people, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a populace of 196,752. The senior community constitutes 33% of the total population.

Amherst has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000. The median household income is $40,000 compared to the average of $51,000 for the whole of Virginia. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.6% and the median home price is $244,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $277,500.

Amherst has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives average levels of precipitation annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Amherst has a very low crime rate and exceptional air quality.

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Johnson's Senior Center - Amherst, VA

Johnson's Senior Center

112 Senior Ln

Amherst, VA 24521

1-855-224-5130

Located at 112 Senior Ln, Johnson's Senior Center is a senior housing community serving Amherst, Virginia. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average per-household income of $43,060. With roughly 12,000 people residing in ...

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Odd Fellows Home of Virginia - Lynchburg, VA

Odd Fellows Home of Virginia

600 Elmwood Ave

Lynchburg, VA 24503

1-855-240-2530

Odd Fellows Home of Virginia is located at 600 Elmwood Ave in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a 76 unit senior housing community. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median family income of $63,102. ...

12 miles away from Amherst, VA

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The Williams Home - Lynchburg, VA

The Williams Home

1201 Langhorne Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24503

1-855-240-2530

Located at 1201 Langhorne Rd, The Williams Home is a senior housing community in Lynchburg, Virginia. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with around 20,000 poeple living in the 24503 zip code. With a median per-household income ...

12 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Guggenheimer Nursing Home - Lynchburg, VA

Guggenheimer Nursing Home

1902 Grace St

Lynchburg, VA 24504

1-855-224-5130

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Located at 1902 Grace St in Lynchburg, Virginia, Guggenheimer Nursing Home is a 130 bed nursing facility. With roughly 11,000 individuals living in the zip code of 24504, the encompassing area has a medium-density population. It is a ...

13 miles away from Amherst, VA

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The Elms of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

The Elms of Lynchburg

2249 Murrell Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24501

1-855-243-3078

The Elms of Lynchburg is a senior care community located at 2249 Murrell Rd in Lynchburg, Virginia. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 28,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 24501. It is a ...

14 miles away from Amherst, VA

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The Slagle Home - Lynchburg, VA

The Slagle Home

3209 Memorial Ave

Lynchburg, VA 24501

1-855-221-7955

The Slagle Home is a 17 bed senior care community. It is located at 3209 Memorial Ave in Lynchburg, Virginia. The community is in a predominantly working class area, with a median per-household income of $32,650. It ...

14 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Heritage Green - Lynchburg, VA

Heritage Green

200-201 Lillian Ln

Lynchburg, VA 24502

1-855-229-7494

Heritage Green is a senior housing community located at 200-201 Lillian Ln in Lynchburg, Virginia. With a median household income of $44,734, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It has a dense population, with around ...

17 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Bentley Commons at Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

1604 Graves Mill Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24501

1-855-229-7494

Located at 1604 Graves Mill Rd, Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is a senior care facility serving Lynchburg, Virginia. The facility is in a generally low income area, with a median household income of $32,650. With roughly 28,000 poeple ...

17 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Runk and Pratt - Lynchburg, VA

Runk and Pratt

7806 Timberlake Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24502

1-855-221-7955

Runk and Pratt is a senior community situated nearby the Timberlake neighborhood of Lynchburg, Virginia. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $44,734. It is heavily populated, with roughly 44,000 ...

18 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Mayflower Retirement Home - Lexington, VA

Mayflower Retirement Home

409 S Main St

Lexington, VA 24450

1-855-243-3078

Located at 409 S Main St, Mayflower Retirement Home is a senior community serving Lexington, Virginia. With an average per-household income of $29,871, the facility is in a generally lower income area. It has a medium-density population, with ...

26 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Kendal at Lexington - Lexington, VA

Kendal at Lexington

170 Kendal Dr

Lexington, VA 24450

1-855-222-1541

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Located at 170 Kendal Dr in Lexington, Virginia, Kendal at Lexington is a 60 unit senior care facility. With an average per-family income of $29,871, the facility is in a mostly working class area. It has an ...

26 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Manor of Natural Bridge - Natural Bridge, VA

Manor of Natural Bridge

5615 S Lee Hwy

Natural Bridge, VA 24578

1-855-222-1541

Located at 5615 S Lee Hwy, Manor of Natural Bridge is a senior community in Natural Bridge, Virginia. With roughly 2,000 individuals living in the zip code of 24578, the neighboring area is sparsely populated. It is a ...

26 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Blue Ridge Christian Home - Raphine, VA

Blue Ridge Christian Home

85 Beulah Dr

Raphine, VA 24472

1-855-229-7494

Blue Ridge Christian Home is a 36 bed senior care community. It is located at 85 Beulah Dr in Raphine, Virginia. With an average per-household income of $44,967, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. ...

27 miles away from Amherst, VA

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Havenwood - Lexington, VA

Havenwood

50 Havenwood Dr

Lexington, VA 24450

1-855-238-4376

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Located at 50 Havenwood Dr, Havenwood is a senior care facility in Lexington, Virginia. The neighboring area has an average population density, with approximately 18,000 individuals living in the zip code of 24450. It is a largely low ...

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