Assisted Living Communities in Bedford, VA

"My parents are now at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke. It is a lovely place. The apartments are very clean and lovely. There are lots of activities and things to do for the seniors. Their staff is well equipped. My parents have someone who is there to help them all the time. The staff members are all very helpful. I have actually eaten the food there. It was very good. My parents think the food is very good, too. The service is also good. It is expensive, but they're not cheating you out of anything. My parents are getting their money's worth for what they pay."

"We went to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living last Saturday. It was a great tour. They were very nice, they showed us the facility, all the different places, a studio, and a 1-bedroom apartment, everything. They showed us where they would eat, where they could exercise, and where the salon was. The staff gave us the prices for the care, extras that might be needed, and how much the payment for each month would be. It was nice. We did not try the food, but they were willing to set up a time where we could come back to do that and bring my mom as well. They baked us some cookies, so we got some cookies to bring home, and they were good. Everything looked good."

"AMAZING STAFF! Nursing staff go over and beyond normal nursing facilities duties. Compassionate, knowledgeable staff who think of the residents as their own family. 5 stars will never be enough for this community! Beautiful clean, immaculate building. Along with superb grounds."

"We went to the community. We were able to see just about everything. The staff showed us different apartments, and the dining room and went over all the specifics regarding that, the beauty shop, visiting hours, she went over the amount of staff that is usually there, and we talked about the money aspect of it. She went over the medication administration, and a lot of the patients came walking but they stay through hospice. They don't go anywhere else. They just stay there. The staff during the tour was great. Her father lives there and that helps when you know someone who has a relative that lives there. She said that we could come back if we wanted to try the food. They have balconies everywhere and a lot of light because they have a lot of glass everywhere. It's very nice They have a salon and an exercise room because they have physical therapy and occupational therapy there."

"I visited this facility while searching for a placement for my grandmother, who was in need of care in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. I was impressed by the attractiveness of the grounds and also the friendliness of the staff. The Summit is located in a lovely part of Lynchburg, off of Enterprise Drive, and offers a great deal of privacy and quiet for its residents. Although we chose a different placement for my grandmother (I wanted her to be closer to my home), I was still quite impressed with this facility and would recommend it to anyone searching for an assisted living program with a strong spiritual care component and an excellent record of client satisfaction. They are affiliated with the Centra Health hospital system, which is where my grandmother (and several other members of my family, for that matter) receives care on a regular basis. I trust them as a company and would have been happy to place my family member at their Summit facility had it been a shorter drive from my home. "

"The people who run this facility are amazing! They provide such good care to the folks hat live there. My grandmother is a resident and she enjoys her stay very much. There are plenty of activities to do such as bridge, piano lessons, and horse dice racing. The food is great also, I personally prefer the fried chicken but there is also other stuff such as great hot chocolate and fish sticks. The rooms are very spacious and would be a great place for anyone person o live at. I would highly recommend this nursing home for any elder looking to relocate from their home. "

"My mother-in-law has had an apartment on the assisted living floor for 2 1/2 years. She was living in her own home for over a year after her husband passed away. She is well taken care of and we don't have to worry about if the caregiver can make it to her home in bad weather or any maintenance issues anymore. The cost of living at Valley View was actually cheaper than staying in her own home with caregivers! It has been very easy to visit her in the apartment or take her to doctor appointments. All five of her children and extended family are very pleased with the decision. "

"Just wanted to like people know that my brother has been there for 3 years and being really taken care of. He get's (3) meals a day. They have activities for them to do and they make sure that they take their med's. I would recomend this facility to you. "

"I have been to this community many times. The staff is always friendly. They really care about my family members. The Alzheimer's care is exceptional. They really understand my mom's challenges and needs. I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work."

"Three years ago, my husband and I made the difficult decision to get help taking care of his mother, who was 73 and in need of more care than we could provide. We weren't willing to place her anywhere that wasn't as comfortable as our home (where she had been living with us since 2001), or where we did not think she would be happy. We chose the Guggenheimer for two reasons: one, its friendly and accessible staff. Two, the availability of religious services on a regular basis, which is something that Nancy enjoys. She had made friends there and acclimated quickly ... we live quite close to this facility as well so we are able to visit her often. It's a nice place to visit, I enjoy going there. The staff have also been extremely helpful and compassionate as her health has declined. We made the right decision for her, and I'm thankful for the quality care she has received. "

"Really enjoyed my dad being at the facility. I rested easy knowing he was cared for. Hopefully, no other relatives will need nursing care BUT if they do, we will be coming back to Carrington Place."

"They had a large staff, and they all seemed nice and friendly. The facility offered several different stages of assisted living, with the option to purchase a house on the campus and move inside the facility to receive more help if necessary. The rooms inside the facility were very nice and came with a fully equipped kitchen and housekeeping but were a little small and pricey. The houses were also very nice, but again a bit expensive when you add in the monthly fees. The dining was excellent, with great food and the option to eat in their restaurant style dining area, pick up food to go, or even have food delivered to your door. They also offered numerous events such as bible studies, classes, and birthday parties for their residents. They also had a large amount of services such as fitness programs, physical therapy, and shuttles for the residents. "

"I have visited this facility two times per month of a couple of years. I have from one to 3 residents at a time that are hospice patients of mine. I am a hospice social worker and I usually visit patients in their rooms or sometimes in a den-like area that has a table, couches and a tv. The administrator is always open to having a meeting whenever my hospice requests it in order to discuss a resident's situation, to problem solve, discuss safety concerns, etc. there are different levels of care at this facility, depending on how much assistance a person needs,. The facility is willing to keep residents until their death when hospice is involved, as long at the resident's needs are being met. They have activities and a dining room and are willing to bring meals to the room if a resident is not feeling well. They also provide transportation. The staff is mostly friendly, welcoming and helpful and we work together as a team usually. "

"My father is in Friendship Health and Rehab Center North. It's been good. The food is OK. The staff is very good and helpful. The place is all new and very nice. It's better than where we had him before. I like the staff and the layout and he has his own room. He has no roommate. Medicare pays for it all."