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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cedar Forest, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cedar Forest nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Cedar Forest, VA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Cedar Forest or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cedar Forest.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Birch, Keeling and Toshes.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cedar Forest, VA

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Photo of Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty RidgeCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
9.8
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112 reviews
9.8
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112 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
20%
3 star
2%
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2%
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0%
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The staff at Pearls of Life are kind, patient and generally seem to take good care of my mom. My only concern is the medical care my mom has received. They discourage maintaining relationships with my...
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 Heritage Green and Daybreak
55 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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75 reviews
9.6
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75 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
15%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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1%
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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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8.4
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32 reviews
8.4
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32 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
41%
3 star
13%
2 star
9%
1 star
3%
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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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13 reviews
8.4
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13 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
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8%
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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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8.4
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20 reviews
8.4
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20 reviews
5 star
80%
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Cannot say enough good things! The very best care, love activities and food. The staff cares for my grandmother, like she is their own family! So happy she is at this location! Always happy when I am there
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.
Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities is a family-owned and operated healthcare enterprise that has been devoted to providing quality service and care to seniors in the greater Lynchburg area since 1992. We are proud to be one of only 15% of the assisted living communities in Virginia who...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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31 reviews
8.1
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31 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
32%
3 star
19%
2 star
6%
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3%
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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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33%
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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
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: 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: 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 nursing homes in Cedar Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cedar Forest is $4,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $3,672 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cedar Forest, VA vs. nearby cities

Cedar Forest, VA
$4,626/mo
$4,781/mo
$3,814/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cedar Forest, VA vs. the state and national average

Cedar Forest, VA
$4,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cedar Forest vs. other types of senior living

$4,626/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,626/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cedar Forest, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,487/mo
Studio
$4,776/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,784/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Cedar Forest over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cedar Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cedar Forest

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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Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road in Lynchburg, VA

5.0
My grandfather lives here, and we have been pleased from the start. Everyone is super friendly and attentive, and the building is very clean. [name removed] has been amazing and is always available when we have questions.

Heritage Green and Daybreak in Lynchburg, VA

5.0
My friend has been in Memory Care for 7 years. She has been treated with respect. The staff seems to care about the residents. They even hug us!

Cedar Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cedar Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cedar Forest, 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 Cedar Forest 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 Cedar Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cedar Forest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cedar Forest 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 Cedar Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cedar Forest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cedar Forest 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 Cedar Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cedar Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar Forest 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 Cedar Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cedar Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar Forest 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 Cedar Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cedar Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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