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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buchanan, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buchanan 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 Buchanan, 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 Buchanan or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buchanan.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Washington Park, Airport and Fairland.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buchanan, VA

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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
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
Campbell Rest HomeCampbell Rest Home is located in the town of Bedford, VA. This assisted living community is in a peaceful location that allows its residents to live happy lives. Those who are guests of our residents will find that Bedford offers great dining options to keep their taste buds...
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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.
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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, 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buchanan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $4,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, VA, vs. nearby cities

Buchanan, VA
$4,005/mo
$4,279/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, VA, vs. state and national averages

Buchanan, VA
$4,005/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, VA, vs. other senior living options

$3,943/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,005/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,129/mo
Studio
$5,359/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,005/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,943/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,943/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,534/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Buchanan, VA:$4,005/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, VA:$3,943/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, VA:$3,943/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, VA:$3,534/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

Buchanan, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Buchanan, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$3,946/mo$3,684/mo+7.1%
Virginia$5,230/mo$5,072/mo+3.1%
National$5,128/mo$4,918/mo+4.3%
Buchanan, VA
2024 average cost:$3,946/mo
2023 average cost:$3,684/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,230/mo
2023 average cost:$5,072/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,918/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buchanan

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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 nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan nursing homes 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 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 Buchanan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan 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 Buchanan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan 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 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
46.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan 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 Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.5%
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Spring Oak at Bedford, The Glebe and Carriage Hill Retirement are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buchanan, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Buchanan, Virginia. See the full list.

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