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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bedford County, VA

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Bedford County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 89 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bedford County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bedford County is about $4,470, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 845 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bedford County, VA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Bedford County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Bedford County is $4,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Bedford County, VA
$4,470/mo
$4,470/mo
$4,443/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Bedford County, VA
$4,470/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,483/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,470/mo

Nursing homes 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 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,470/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,483/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,483/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,794/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Bedford County, VA:$4,470/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Bedford County, VA:$4,483/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Bedford County, VA:$4,483/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Bedford County, VA:$3,794/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bedford County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

Bedford County, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Bedford County, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$4,990/mo$4,634/mo+7.7%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,508/mo+9.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Bedford County, VA
2024 average cost:$4,990/mo
2023 average cost:$4,634/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,024/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Bedford County

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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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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Bedford County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bedford County nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
57.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bedford County nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bedford County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bedford County nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Bedford County nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
34.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bedford County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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