There are 20 nursing homes serving Bedford, Virginia. This includes 2 in Bedford and 18 nearby. The average daily cost for nursing home care in Virginia is around $211, with costs ranging between $117 and $399 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $6,330, with costs ranging from around $3,510 to $11,970. The average yearly cost is $77,015, which is less than the national average of $77,380.
Nursing home care costs in Bedford generally range from $185 per day to $276 per day, with a median cost of approximately $226 per day. That equates to a yearly cost of around $82,640.
Bedford is a small city in Bedford County, Virginia. It is included in the Lynchburg metro area. The surrounding statistical area has 196,752 inhabitants, but there are 18,952 living in the city limits. Approximately 34% of the local populace are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Bedford is 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $41,000 (the Virginia state average is $51,000). The average housing price in Bedford is $240,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $277,500. Bedford also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.73%.
Bedford has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives high amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Bedford has a low rate of crime and very good air quality.