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Memory care in Bedford County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bedford County is about $4,483 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 56 communities, read 843 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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.
English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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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 would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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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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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
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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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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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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 have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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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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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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I need a community that gave a country homestead feeling and this community provided me with what I needed. The community is beautiful looks like a southern type mansion big pillars outside the entrance and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Havenwood is an assisted living community in the serene campus town of Lexington, Virginia. Our beautiful community is located close to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and family farms of Lexington. It is a joy to live in an area full of natural beauty, such as the limestone wonder, the Natural...
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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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The staff is very professional and they are very good about updating us when any changes occur. I live in another area and I appreciate that their follow-up is so prompt. It's an excellent facility and I am...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Bedford County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Bedford County is $4,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Memory care costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Bedford County, VA
$4,483/mo
$4,483/mo
$4,432/mo

Memory care costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Bedford County, VA
$4,483/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,483/mo

Memory care costs in Bedford County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,197/mo
Studio
$5,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,734/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,673/mo

Senior living costs in Bedford County 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: Bedford County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBedford County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,483/mo$5,457/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,483/mo$5,446/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,794/mo$4,624/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Bedford County, VA:$4,483/mo
Virginia:$5,457/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Bedford County, VA:$4,483/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Bedford County, VA:$3,794/mo
Virginia:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Bedford County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bedford County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Bedford County, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bedford County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bedford County, VA$5,974/mo$5,473/mo+9.2%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Bedford County, VA
2024 average cost:$5,974/mo
2023 average cost:$5,473/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bedford County

Recent reviews for memory care in Bedford County

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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TerraBella Salem

3.1
We chose Brookdale because my sister and her son visited a few places and they liked this one the best. The room sizes here seemed adequate. The food was better when it was served in the dining area, once COVID started the food was not as good when it was served in the room. Their billing was ...
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TerraBella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA

5.0
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge was fantastic the whole time that my loved one was a resident there. The staff was fantastic and went out of their way to take care of my loved one. The pricing was some of the best in the valley and we checked everybody. The housekeeping was great. The move in and out ...
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Bedford County review score based on 167 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 44 Bedford County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bedford County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bedford County review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Bedford County, VA44 facilities
7.6
Bedford, VA56 facilities
7.8
Buchanan, VA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Bedford County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 167 reviews of 44 Bedford County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bedford County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bedford County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Bedford County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bedford County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bedford County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bedford County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bedford County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bedford County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bedford County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bedford County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bedford County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bedford County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bedford County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bedford County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bedford County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bedford County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bedford County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bedford County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bedford County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bedford County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Bedford County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bedford County protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bedford County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 56 memory care facilities near Bedford County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Bedford County, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 56 memory care facilities near you in Bedford County, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bedford County, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bedford County, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Bedford County, Virginia ranges from $757 to $9370. The average Memory Care cost in Bedford County, Virginia is $4,483. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bedford County, Virginia typically starts at $757. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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