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200-201 Lillian Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502
4.5
(67 reviews)
"I would like to say Thank you to the staff for allowing me to watch the World Series Games-which maybe the last time with our dad. It was time much appreciated and memorable. Thank you to the staff that night for each time he needed assistance in th..."
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30 Monica Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24502
4.3
(25 reviews)
"We toured at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge. I liked everything I saw. The staff was top-notch. The rooms were adequate, clean, and well-cared for. The building was in good shape and well-maintained. They have a patio and courtyard. They were quite ..."
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20212 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
3.6
(16 reviews)
"My father is in Runk & Pratt at Leesville Rd. The care is wonderful. It's like a family atmosphere. His room is absolutely clean and very comfortable. I'm sitting in it right now. They have arts, crafts, and music, and they have a patio. They have a ..."
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1213 Long Meadows Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Valley View Retirement Community looks like a welcoming community. It's not an overly large place, but it's roomy for its size and it's very well maintained. The apartments were very well done. It's not a luxury. It's just a very comfortable apartmen..."
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501 Ves Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My grandparents began living at this facility several years ago. They originally bought into the place for the Independent living function when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. My grandmother still lives in the IL section; my grandfather mo..."
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1400 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
3.9
(13 reviews)
"My mother has been at The Summit for a few years now and feels very comfortable there. It is a very clean facility that feels more like of a home and never has odd smells, like some facilities have. One main advantage to me and my siblings is that w..."
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1604 Graves Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
3.7
(11 reviews)
"We toured Bentley Commons at Lynchburg. It's very clean, very organized, and very homey. They provide a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator in the rooms. The staff were very knowledgeable and very down to earth. They answered all our questions. T..."
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2249 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
3.5
(10 reviews)
"The facility was very clean. The staff was very cheerful and welcoming the food smelled delicious. The residents seem very happy and were very active in an activity that was going on..."
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1902 Grace Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
3.2
(8 reviews)
"It's been almost a month since my 91-year-old mother passed away from lung cancer (4/22/19). This is my first opportunity to thank the entire health care team at Guggenheimer for providing a high level of care and during my mother's last six weeks, m..."
READ MORE3209 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE1503 Grace Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
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1350 Longwood Ave., Bedford, VA 24523
4.3
(16 reviews)
"I went to Cardinal Senior Living. It was very nice, clean, and very quiet. The people seem to be happy. The rooms were very nice. The staff was very helpful and very professional, asking us if we had any questions and wanted to know if we had any mor..."
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1203 Roundtree Dr, Bedford, VA 24523
3.2
(4 reviews)
"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 good food and my mother liked it. We had Christmas dinne..."
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931 Ashland Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Spring Oak at Bedford is a huge place with a huge amount of land around it that people can go outside on. They have lots of activities for them to do. They have a beautiful dining room. The food smelled really good. I've talked to several residents t..."
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4151 Pumping Station Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522
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1350 Longwood Ae, Bedford, VA 24523
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READ MORE112 Senior Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
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5615 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Lynchburg charge $4,625 per month for services. By comparison, statewide monthly rates average $5,250. Obtaining residential care in Lynchburg is an affordable alternative to care in Roanoke, where rates are among the highest in the state at $5,925. In Charlottesville, seniors pay $5,700 for monthly services. Assisted living costs in Staunton and Richmond are economical compared to the state median but pricier than in Lynchburg at $4,708 and $4,901, respectively.
Lynchburg
$4,625
Virginia
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Charlottesville
$5,700
Roanoke
$5,925
Staunton
$4,708
Richmond
$4,901
Seniors in Lynchburg pay $4,625 per month for assisted living, which is about $100 higher than the national median of $4,500.
There are Auxillary Grants to help seniors pay for assisted living. For seniors who can’t afford assisted living facilities, and who are 55 years or older and are suffering from Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia, the State of Virginia has an Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Waiver. This program is administered through state Medicaid and pays for ALF facilities that are considered a “safe and secure” environment by the state.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Seniors in Lynchburg have multiple care options to choose from, depending on their budgets and living preferences. At $4,625 per month, assisted living is moderately priced compared to alternatives. Home care and home health care include similar services to assisted living in the individual’s home and are a little cheaper at $4,185 and $4,290, respectively. Nursing home residents pay $6,729 for shared rooms, making this the most expensive care option in Lynchburg. Seniors who want to save money on personal care may obtain low-cost services through adult day health care, which costs $1,625 per month.
In-Home Care
$4,185
Home Health Care
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,625
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,729
Lynchburg has several agencies that provide free and low-cost recreational programming, informational services and volunteer opportunities for older adults. The following table highlights organizations, such as the local Area Agency on Aging, the veterans’ service office and a free legal helpline, to help older adults find the long-term care solution that fits their needs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc. | (866) 255-6868 | The local Area Agency on Aging is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides free services and information to those aged 60 and over. Through this agency, Lynchburg seniors can talk to specialists who can connect them with community-based programs, including ombudsman services and durable medical equipment loan programs. |
| Department of Veterans Services Lynchburg Benefits Office | (434) 582-5102 | Virginia’s Department of Veterans Services operates a benefits office in Lynchburg to help older veterans in the city access service-related benefits and programs. It’s staffed with officers who screen visitors for eligibility for Aid and Attendance, veterans’ home placement and veterans’ and survivors’ pension benefits to help reduce care costs. |
| Statewide Senior Legal Helpline | (844) 802-5910 | The Statewide Senior Legal Helpline is staffed with legal advisors who provide free civil legal information and assistance to those aged 60 and over. Advisors can help seniors resolve age-related issues, such as drafting wills, finding ways to pay for long-term care and applying for state and federal benefits. |
| Templeton Center | (434) 455-5858 | Templeton Center hosts a variety of regularly scheduled recreational activities for older adults in Lynchburg to supplement what they have access to through assisted living. At this center, visitors participate in line dancing, discussions on current events, yoga and chair exercises. The center also hosts the New Chapter Book Club. |
| Volunteer Opportunities | (434) 856-2489 | Lynchburg seniors can serve their community through a variety of volunteer activities that enable them to make friends and explore interests. Some opportunities include tutoring or mentoring local children, advocating for children and seniors, organizing books in the public library and maintaining public gardens. |
Lynchburg Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Anynominus
1.0
Review of Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation Center
Long wait times for help, lost 16 lbs. because of the bad food, my meds were mixed up and once they tried to give my meds to another person. I ordered meals from GrubHub to get by. The staff was...
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Tonya
5.0
Review of Heritage Green Lynchburg
We have been blessed in the care received for our loved one at Heritage Green. They have given a home of safety and comfort. Helping our resident thrive in so many areas to have the best quality...
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Logan S.
5.0
Review of Heritage Green Lynchburg
The staff has been fantastic to interact & engage with. All of them are super supportive. The community here is incredible. Everyone is so friendly and gets along with one-another so well. 6/5 stars!
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