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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Island, VA

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Big Island 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big Island is about $4,134, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 178 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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55 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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84 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
3 star
8%
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4%
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2%
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I give them all 5s, they are not perfect but my husband was hard to manage at first and they were willing to give him a chance. This was the third facility he had been in.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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2424 Photos available
8.8
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40 reviews
8.8
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40 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
42%
3 star
10%
2 star
10%
1 star
3%
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Everything is pretty wonderful except they need more staffing, a 21st century emergency/ help call system (not one from the 80s), and to actually fix some of the entertainment equipment. I would recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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8.7
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14 reviews
8.7
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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Every member of the staff was kind, helpful and very caring. The director made a point of knowing and visiting with my father. Excellent care.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
5 star
40%
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33%
3 star
18%
2 star
6%
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3%
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Our family had a very positive experience with Bentley Commons. The staff was always kind, patient, and attentive to our mom's needs. They provide care and support all the way to the end. We are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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When we went to view the Elms we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the facility. They treated use with kindness and understanding at a difficult time in our lives.They made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Elms of Lynchburg is an established assisted living serving seniors in a quaint one level campus. If you are looking for a community that is more than a place to rent a room, this is where you want to be. At The Elms, we are not just a facility, we are a home. The passion and compassion that...
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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
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.
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Cost of nursing homes in Big Island, VA

The average cost of senior living in Big Island is $4,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Big Island, VA, vs. nearby cities

Big Island, VA
$4,134/mo
$3,943/mo
$4,326/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Island, VA, vs. state and national averages

Big Island, VA
$4,134/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Island, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,108/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,134/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Island, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,453/mo
Studio
$5,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,508/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,459/mo

Senior living costs in Big Island 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: Big Island, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Island, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,134/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,108/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,184/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Island, VA:$4,134/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Big Island, VA:$4,108/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Big Island, VA:$4,108/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Big Island, VA:$3,184/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Island, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Island 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.

Big Island, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Big Island, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Big Island 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
Big Island, VA$4,504/mo$4,488/mo+0.4%
Virginia$5,977/mo$5,508/mo+8.5%
National$5,642/mo$5,383/mo+4.8%
Big Island, VA
2024 average cost:$4,504/mo
2023 average cost:$4,488/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,977/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,642/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 Big Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Island

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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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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Runk and Pratt of Forest

4.9
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

Big Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Island, 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 Big Island 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 Big Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Island, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Island 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 Big Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Island, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Island 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 Big Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Island, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Island 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 Big Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Island, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Island 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 Big Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Island, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Lynchburg, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Runk and Pratt of Forest are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big Island, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Big Island, Virginia. See the full list.
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