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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bedford County, VA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Bedford County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bedford County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 79 independent living facilities in Bedford County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Washington Park, Franklin-Colonial and Wasena.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Roanoke, Lynchburg and Bedford.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Heritage Green and Daybreak, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Spring Oak at Bedford
zipAveragecost: $3,548

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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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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, 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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Bedford County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Bedford County is $3,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $2,093 per month.

Independent living costs in Bedford County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Bedford County, VA
$3,548/mo
$3,548/mo
$3,534/mo

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

Bedford County, VA
$3,548/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,092/mo
Independent Living
$3,548/mo

Independent living costs in Bedford County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,096/mo
Studio
$4,706/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,742/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,318/mo

Senior living costs in Bedford County 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 County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBedford County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,548/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,092/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,092/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bedford County, VA:$3,548/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bedford County, VA:$4,092/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Bedford County, VA:$4,092/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bedford County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Bedford County, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living 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$3,054/mo$3,079/mo-0.8%
Virginia$3,578/mo$3,358/mo+6.6%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Bedford County, VA
2024 average cost:$3,054/mo
2023 average cost:$3,079/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,578/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 independent living in Bedford County

Recent reviews for independent living 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 independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bedford County independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Bedford County independent living

Independent 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 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
39.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bedford County independent living

Our independent living 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
30.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bedford County independent 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 independent living 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
41.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green and Daybreak, Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge and Spring Oak at Bedford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bedford County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Bedford County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bedford County, Virginia is Heritage Green and Daybreak. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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