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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Natural Bridge, VA
Assisted living costs in Natural Bridge average about $3,799 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Natural Bridge. Our detailed directory has 175 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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Having my Mom go into memory care was never going to be easy. Heritage Green and the people there have done so much to make it a good as it can be. I actually tried three other places before arriving at...
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.
Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...
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Not a lot of options for activities in memory care like they have in assisted living. Spacious facility with large rooms and private baths This is the main reason I chose them. The TV room is big, it's 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.
Located in the heart of the quaint and historic Bedford, Virginia home of the D-Day Memorial. Centered right between Roanoke and Lynchburg, 30 minutes each way. Also, only 30 min from Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.Carriage Hill Retirement is more than just a retirement community. Offering...
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My father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed- the staff were fabulous- extremely caring and kind. There were a lot of activities
Provides: Memory Care
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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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From start to today, everything has been a good experience. Staff is friendly all the time and so willing to help. Bentley Commons offers individual apartments, daily activities and an overwhelming sense of...
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.
Mission Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is dedicated to providing a lifestyle that enhances the quality of each resident's life and creates an environment in which your loved ones receive the love and care he/she needs. Description Located in one of the most charming communities in the state of...
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I would highly recommend Spring Oak Assisted Living facility. I chose Spring Oak because of the location, the charm of the historical building, & the affordable price. I was very pleased with the staff I...
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.
Spring Oak at Bedford is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. We offer medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and...
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Cardinal Senior Living is very clean, we do feel they are under staffed. Since COVID we haven't really had the chance to go into the facility or visit. Compared to most places, this facility was pretty good...
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.
We are excited to welcome you to Cardinal Senior Living, Bedford's premier provider of assisted living and memory care services (Dementia / Alzheimer's).Cardinal's organization began January 1st, 2017, but the traditions and memories of our community are long lasting and still carry forward....
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Since my husband and I moved into this community everything has been perfect.There is not one single thing below a "5". They helped us move in, they keep track of us, help us exercise, and provide meals for...
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.
The Glebe is a warm, engaging retirement community with majestic mountain views and exceptional amenities and services that make living carefree and pleasurable. Here, you can indulge your passions, challenge your mind, try new things, savor the company of wonderful people. . . and make...
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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...
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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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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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My mother was approved for assisted living here, she was in rehab and then skilled care since October of last year. Initially, she was there for rehab and skilled care and then she got a little better, and...
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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Cost of assisted living in Natural Bridge, VA
The average cost of senior living in Natural Bridge is $3,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Natural Bridge, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Natural Bridge, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Natural Bridge, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Natural Bridge
Recent reviews for assisted living in Natural Bridge
Heritage Green Lynchburg
4.1
The staff has been very accommodating and easy to work with both before and after admission.
I know everyone is busy, but I sometimes wish I could get more feedback and confirmation on requests that I have made.
Havenwood in Lexington, VA
4.8
The administrator stepped up in our emergency situation: she conducted the initial interview on only two hours notice, coordinated the physician paperwork, and arranged for the move, all within a single afternoon. The charge nurse is a pro. All of the other staff members are kind and caring. The ...
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Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA
4.3
I was skeptical about Carriage Hill but the admissions lady [name removed]and the staff made me feel at ease with the process. It's been a few months since my uncle's been there and I can't complain, the staff and director of nursing listen and take care of him great.
Natural Bridge review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 13 Natural Bridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Natural Bridge 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
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Review subcategories for Natural Bridge 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 41 reviews of 13 Natural Bridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Natural Bridge 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.Natural Bridge, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
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Natural Bridge assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Natural Bridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Natural Bridge, 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 Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Natural Bridge, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Natural Bridge, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Natural Bridge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
69.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
76.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Natural Bridge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Natural Bridge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Natural Bridge
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Natural Bridge protect seniors.
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Heritage Green Lynchburg, Carriage Hill Retirement and Runk and Pratt of Forest are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Natural Bridge, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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