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Assisted living costs in Bedford average about $4,483 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Bedford. Our detailed directory has 842 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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...
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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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 assisted living in Bedford, VA

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

Assisted living costs in Bedford, VA, vs. nearby cities

Bedford, VA
$4,483/mo
$4,432/mo
$4,326/mo

Assisted living costs in Bedford, VA, vs. state and national averages

Bedford, VA
$4,483/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Bedford, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,483/mo
$4,483/mo

Assisted living costs in Bedford, 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 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, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBedford, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,483/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,483/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,794/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bedford, VA:$4,483/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bedford, VA:$4,483/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bedford, VA:$3,794/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bedford, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bedford 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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Assisted living cost trends in Bedford, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bedford 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bedford, VA$4,434/mo$4,164/mo+6.5%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Bedford, VA
2024 average cost:$4,434/mo
2023 average cost:$4,164/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bedford, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bedford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bedford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bedford

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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Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Staffing and turnover concerns. Several reviews mention issues with staff turnover and communication, leaving residents feeling vulnerable. At The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living, there have been frequent leadership changes and inconsistencies in care, while at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, non-English s ...
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Customized meal options and food quality. Reviews highlight the importance of meal quality and accommodating dietary needs. At The Park Oak Grove, the three daily meals are praised for their variety and satisfying portions, while at TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, residents appreciate the chef's ability to cater to individual preferences ...
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Communication and transparency. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is essential for peace of mind. At Heritage Green Lynchburg, regular meetings are held with senior residents and their loved ones, while at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, families have brought up concerns about insufficient commu ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Engaging activities and social events contribute to residents' overall well-being. At TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, Terra Bella offers a range of fun crafts, games, wine socials, and community outings. At TerraBella Salem, the activities director goes above and beyond to accommodate residents' ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Maintaining clean and well-maintained living spaces is crucial for residents' comfort. At TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, the grounds and facilities are beautifully kept, while at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, some families have reported concerns about the cleanliness and upkeep of the communi ...
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Personalized care and attention. Individualized care and attention are essential for meeting residents' unique needs. At Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, some families have expressed appreciation for the staff's dedication to ensuring their loved ones receive the care they deserve, while at Spring Oak at Bedford, volunteers ...
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Bedford review score based on 167 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 46 Bedford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bedford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Bedford, VA46 facilities
7.8
Buchanan, VA10 facilities
8.6
Lynchburg, VA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Bedford assisted living

When assisted living 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 46 Bedford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bedford resident and family assisted living 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, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Bedford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bedford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bedford, 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bedford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bedford, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bedford assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bedford, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bedford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bedford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bedford, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bedford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bedford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bedford, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bedford assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bedford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bedford, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bedford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bedford protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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