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Assisted living costs in Buchanan average about $4,417 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Buchanan. Our detailed directory has 69 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Spring Oak at Bedford
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The apartment size is plenty of room for a couple. The care they have received has been excellent. They enjoy their meals and have made several friends. Grounds are well maintained and it is a quiet setting....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Spring Oak at Bedford is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. We offer medical facilities, outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants which are all conveniently located nearby. Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and...
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Very happy with room size. The staff are slow to respond when call button is pressed and that is due to the fact that they have a low number of staff. I have had trouble getting someone at times when I...
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.
Located in the heart of the quaint and historic Bedford, Virginia home of the D-Day Memorial. Centered right between Roanoke and Lynchburg, 30 minutes each way. Also, only 30 min from Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.Carriage Hill Retirement is more than just a retirement community. Offering...
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Since my husband and I moved into this community everything has been perfect.There is not one single thing below a "5". They helped us move in, they keep track of us, help us exercise, and provide meals for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Glebe is a warm, engaging retirement community with majestic mountain views and exceptional amenities and services that make living carefree and pleasurable. Here, you can indulge your passions, challenge your mind, try new things, savor the company of wonderful people. . . and make...
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My grandmother has resided in 3 memory care centers over the past 5 years, and this experience is by far the BEST. The staff is wonderful, they truly love their residents. She has florished here!! Good...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Cardinal Senior Living is very clean, we do feel they are under staffed. Since COVID we haven't really had the chance to go into the facility or visit. Compared to most places, this facility was pretty good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
We are excited to welcome you to Cardinal Senior Living, Bedford's premier provider of assisted living and memory care services (Dementia / Alzheimer's).Cardinal's organization began January 1st, 2017, but the traditions and memories of our community are long lasting and still carry forward....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Buchanan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $4,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, VA, vs. nearby cities

Buchanan, VA
$4,417/mo
$4,641/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, VA, vs. state and national averages

Buchanan, VA
$4,417/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,417/mo
$4,417/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,785/mo
Studio
$5,072/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan 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: Buchanan, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,417/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,417/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,843/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, VA:$4,417/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, VA:$4,417/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, VA:$3,843/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buchanan, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buchanan 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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Assisted living cost trends in Buchanan, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buchanan 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
Buchanan, VA$3,549/mo$3,293/mo+7.8%
Virginia$4,793/mo$4,749/mo+0.9%
National$4,524/mo$4,529/mo-0.1%
Buchanan, VA
2024 average cost:$3,549/mo
2023 average cost:$3,293/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$4,793/mo
2023 average cost:$4,749/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,524/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buchanan, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buchanan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buchanan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buchanan

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

Carrington Cottage Memory Care Center in Daleville, VA

5.0
We were very satisfied with them and they did a great job. The community itself was always very clean and it always smelled fresh. The staff was always very friendly as well. The care they provided went over and above to ensure my husband was engaged and taken care of. Compared to the other ...
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Brookdale Roanoke

5.0
Of course the folks who live there all have dementia/Alzheimer’s and so the staff clean and clean but there will be smells and accidents. While staff can get frustrated with each other, they never take it out on residents and they generally try to work together as a team. The staff who work ...
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Buchanan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buchanan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan assisted living

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 Buchanan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buchanan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan assisted 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 assisted living communities in Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buchanan

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buchanan protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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