Founded in 1975, JABA is Central Virginia’s leading provider of information and services for seniors

Our Mission is to add dignity, security, independence and fulfillment to the lives of older adults and their families.

2020 Plan

Aging in Community

Learn about the 2020 Plan and find out ways to be involved - or ways you may already be involved - in creating a great community for all ages!

Independent Living Options

JABA operates three excellent Independent Living communities in the local area. These communities a wide variety of intersting activities and useful programs, while allowing you to remain independant and active. By living in a JABA community you will also have convenient access to JABA's many helpful services for Seniors. If you are interested in any of these housing options, or if you have any questions, please contact us by using the contact information provided below.

Woods Edge Apartments

Woods Edge Apartments offers independent living apartment homes for persons 55 or better. Woods Edge features beautiful, one- and two-bedroom apartments with affordable rents that include heat. Other amenities include laundry facilities on every floor, elevator access, recreation, computer and TV rooms, a library, beauty/barber salon, garden plots, social activities, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and much more. Conveniently located off of Rio Road in Charlottesville.

Woods Edge Apartments
829 Mallside Forest Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Phone: (434) 975-9090
E-mail: (click here)

Ryan School Apartments

Located in the hills of beautiful Nelson County, the Ryan School Apartments are designed for comfortable, independent living. The community features thirty-one spacious, efficiency, one- and two-bedroom apartments with affordable rents that include water, dishwashers, laundry facilities on each floor; community, computer, and horticultural rooms; social services and activities; JABA wellness visits, and much more. Located in Shipman, VA, three miles from Lovingston.

Ryan School Apartments c/o JABA
Michael Heckman
674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9
Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Phone: (434) 817-5226
Fax: (434)817-5230
E-mail: (click here)

Park View Apartments

Park View Apartments at South Pantops opened in September, 2006, and features beautiful one- and two- bedroom apartments for seniors 62 and above. All apartments come with fully equiped kitchens, ceiling fans, mini blinds, spacious floor plans, and enhanced safety features. There is also a large community room with warming kitchen, onsite laundry facilities, a beauty salon, exercise center, TV lounge, library and computer room. Located in the Pantops area of Albemarle County.

Park View
210 South Pantops Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
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Phone: (434) 923-0200
E-mail: (click here)

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Make A Difference

Your monetary donation to JABA, Inc. could make all the difference to Charlottesville and Central Virginia elders, and the caregivers who assist them. Please consider donating today! You can also arrange for a regular monthly payment plan for your convenience. [Click here] for more information

In addition, JABA has numerous volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. [Volunteer page]

Phone: (434) 817-5222
Fax: (434) 817-5230
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674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901.