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Lynchburg, nicknamed the City of Seven Hills, is nestled at the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The city has a slightly lower population of seniors than the national median, at 14.5% compared to 15.6%. It gets hot summers with more sunny days than the national average and mild winters with low snowfall levels. The city has a vibrant arts and culture scene and is home to the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra and the Maier Museum of Art. Residents can also visit historical attractions such as the National D-Day Memorial and the Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum.
Seniors who feel that they’re ready to move out of a solo living environment but don’t require the amount of clinical support that nursing homes are designed to provide, can turn to assisted living for their long-term care needs. Lynchburg seniors pay an average of $4,625 per month for assisted living care, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average but also the lowest reported price in Virginia.
In this guide, we’ll look at how assisted living care prices compare across Virginia, and we’ll also identify some free programs that seniors can access for various kinds of support.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Lynchburg is $4,625.
Lynchburg’s cost is about 3% higher than the average U.S. cost of $4,500. However, it’s also about 12% lower than the average Virginia cost of $5,250.
Most residents of Virginia pay significantly more for assisted living care. The state’s prices peak in Roanoke at $5,925 a month, which is a full $1,300 higher than Lynchburg. Residents of Harrisonburg pay $5,711, a price that’s also four digits higher than Lynchburg’s. In Blacksburg, seniors pay $5,595 a month, $970 more than in Lynchburg. Assisted living prices fall under the $5,000 mark in state capital Richmond, where residents pay $4,901 a month, roughly $300 more than they do in Lynchburg. Care costs are within $100 of Lynchburg’s in Staunton, where the average monthly price is $4,708, and in Virginia Beach, where it’s $4,690.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia.
| Contact | Description | |
| Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging | (434) 385-9070 | This state-run organization supports local elders with a variety of services and resources. Adult learning opportunities include chronic disease management, fall prevention, and healthy aging classes, and a Mobility Matters program offers multiple transportation options. Seniors can access social services such as insurance counseling, care coordination and case management as well as legal assistance. |
| Templeton Senior Center | (434) 455-4115 | This senior center offers a day program with enrichment for adults of all ages. Social activities include card games and crafts, and physical fitness classes include yoga, chair exercise and Zumba. Members can also access special interest groups like book and cooking clubs as well as off-site softball and miniature golf events for those 50 and up. |
| Lynchburg Benefits Office | (434) 582-5102 | As part of the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs, this organization helps veterans access federal benefits like pensions, life insurance, and financial assistance for housing and medical care. A Veterans Service Representative can connect service members and their families with trusted community service providers for transportation, mental health care and legal aid. |
| Virginia Legal Aid Society | (434) 846-1326(Lynchburg location)1 (866) 534-5243(LawLine) | This organization offers assistance with cases related to health care, elder law, consumer issues and housing disputes. A LawLine provides expert legal advice at no cost, and a Medicaid Access Project helps with benefits applications and appeals. |
| Lynchburg Department of Human Services | (434) 455-5752 | This body operates Adult Protective Services, which protects seniors and disabled adults from physical abuse, financial exploitation and caregiver neglect through investigation and advocacy. An around-the-clock hotline is available to provide assistance and process claims. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Lynchburg area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
