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Memory Care Communities in Bedford, Virginia

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Bedford, VA below include 13 memory care communities with 133 reviews. On average in Bedford, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Cities in Virginia

Fishersville

$6,222

US

$5,743

Roanoke

$5,543

Lynchburg

$4,897

Bedford

$4,087

Danville

$3,876

Salem

$3,445

Staunton

$3,200

Paying for Memory Care in Bedford

Memory Care costs in Bedford start around $4,087 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bedford and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bedford

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Virginia page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Bedford

Bedford and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Bedford, please visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Bedford

Across the state of Virginia, 140,000 seniors are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. In the town of Bedford, about 20.9 percent of its 6,500 residents are 65 years of age and older, and may have some type of dementia. Specialized treatment for these seniors can be found at Special Care Units (SCUs), which may either be a self-contained unit part of an assisted living center, or a facility of its own. Bedford has two of these facilities, and an additional five are available in surrounding communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Bedford

  • Bedford is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Based on the U.S. national average of 100, the cost of living in Bedford is rated 91.4, much lower than the overall state average of 114. Housing, transportation and grocery costs are low, which may allow seniors some flexibility in the areas which they have to allocate the majority of their funds when budgeting for memory care services.
  • Out of a possible 100, with 100 considered high crime, the town scores 14.7 in terms of violent crime, compared to an average of 33.6 in the Lynchburg metropolitan area and 31.1 across the U.S. While violent crime rates are significantly lower in Bedford, property crimes rates are very high, scoring 50.3 compared to 32 across the region and 38.1 nationally. When touring an SCU, consider asking about any policies and procedures it has in place to ensure the safety and security of its residents.
  • With its mild climate, seniors in Bedford can be expected to live quite comfortable year-round. In terms of overall comfort, the town scores a 55 out of 100, with 100 being the best. Winter temperatures only drop to a low of 27 degrees and the area receives just 13 inches of snow per year. Summer highs can reach the mid-80s, and on average, the town sees 215 sunny days.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bedford

Bedford-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

Reviewer RC#0322a

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Carriage Hill Retirement

Carriage Hill Retirement was good. Our experience was OK except when my mother passed away. She was there for a couple of months. The building was well-built. The rooms were good size. They had...

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Memory Care

Debra

I visited this facility

Review of Cardinal Senior Living

My mother-in-law will be moving into Cardinal Senior Living. It seems very cheerful and professionally run. They have caring staff, it was a little lower priced than some of them that we have...

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Memory Care

Jan

I visited this facility

Review of Cardinal Senior Living

Cardinal Senior Living is very small. The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The exterior was very well maintained. It's not extremely secluded, but it's not close to a road. There were...

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