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Photo of Heritage Green and Daybreak
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66 Floor plans available
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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
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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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
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.
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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Photo of Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge
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My sister lives at Liberty Ridge in independent living category and her overall experience there has been good. I have and will continue to recommend to friends. It is a very attractive place and looks...
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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Photo of Runk and Pratt of Forest
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8.4
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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
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
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8.1
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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
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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Photo of Spring Oak at Bedford
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8.0
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8.0
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15 reviews
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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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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The care at this community. The staff are outstanding. The menu is very good with a nice variety of healthy meals. They do have activities that she is active with the other residents, but we would like to...
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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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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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
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.
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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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.
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.
Campbell Rest HomeCampbell Rest Home is located in the town of Bedford, VA. This assisted living community is in a peaceful location that allows its residents to live happy lives. Those who are guests of our residents will find that Bedford offers great dining options to keep their taste buds...
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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.
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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...
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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
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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 Gilmore Mills, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gilmore Mills is $3,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,102 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gilmore Mills, VA vs. nearby cities

Gilmore Mills, VA
$3,608/mo
$3,602/mo
$3,787/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gilmore Mills, VA vs. the state and national average

Gilmore Mills, VA
$3,608/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gilmore Mills vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,608/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Gilmore Mills, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,374/mo
Studio
$4,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,784/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gilmore Mills over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gilmore Mills

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilmore Mills

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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Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA

4.5
My mother was first placed in the more independent building even though she had signs of dementia. She did quite well for a while. When her dementia and needs became greater, she was moved to the memory care building. There are fewer residents in this building and she receives more ...
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Spring Oak at Bedford

4.0
This is a beautiful community. The assisted living area does offer more activities and amenities than the memory care unit. The assisted living area has a library, store and a nice dining hall. The food looks good and healthy. They do offer a few choices in the memory care unit.This is a ...
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Gilmore Mills review score based on 56 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 18 Gilmore Mills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilmore Mills 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

Gilmore Mills review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gilmore Mills, VA18 facilities
8.5
Glasgow, VA25 facilities
8.3
Buchanan, VA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilmore Mills 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 56 reviews of 18 Gilmore Mills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gilmore Mills 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.
Gilmore Mills, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Gilmore Mills memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilmore Mills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilmore Mills, 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 Gilmore Mills 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 Gilmore Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilmore Mills, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gilmore Mills 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 Gilmore Mills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilmore Mills, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilmore Mills 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 Gilmore Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilmore Mills, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilmore Mills 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 Gilmore Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilmore Mills, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilmore Mills 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 Gilmore Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilmore Mills, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green and Daybreak, Carriage Hill Retirement and Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gilmore Mills, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 24 memory care facilities near Gilmore Mills, Virginia. See the full list.

The 24 memory care facilities near you in Gilmore Mills, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gilmore Mills, 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 Gilmore Mills, 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 Gilmore Mills, Virginia ranges from $340 to $9901. The average Memory Care cost in Gilmore Mills, Virginia is $3,608. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gilmore Mills, Virginia typically starts at $340. 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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