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Cardinal Senior Communities in Bedford, VA

Cardinal Senior Communities is an assisted living and memory care community in Bedford, VA.

Information last verified: April 14, 2026

1350 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 59 reviews

5 stars

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Overall Review of Cardinal Senior Communities

common 30 reviews mention this

Caring staff and visible presence

Residents and families consistently describe caregivers who are present, attentive, and kind.

Many reviews emphasize that staff treat residents with dignity and work like a close-knit team. Several reviewers also mention regular engagement during visits and day-to-day interactions, rather than staff being hard to find. A few comments add examples of problem-solving and responsiveness when questions or needs come up. Across those accounts, the care focus comes through as personal and hands-on.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean, fresh building feel

Multiple reviewers point to a consistently clean, fresh environment.

Cleanliness is a recurring detail, with residents, family members, and visitors describing rooms and common areas as well maintained. Several comments specifically note that the building smells fresh and looks cared for, including on repeat visits. Some also describe the cleanliness as part of why they feel comfortable and at ease. Even reviewers who focus on other priorities often return to the cleanliness and overall upkeep.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having frequent activities and opportunities to participate.

Reviews frequently mention an active schedule of things to do, including events and resident engagement. Multiple accounts also describe family involvement and the use of volunteers or community support to keep activities going. For people dealing with dementia, several reviews highlight structured, engaging programming such as music-related activities. Overall, the day-to-day experience is described as more than just caregiving—there is ongoing engagement.

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Dining and food are well-liked

Food is repeatedly described as appealing and thoughtfully prepared.

Several reviewers say the meals are tasty and prepared in a way residents enjoy. A number of comments mention that dining feels more like a pleasant experience than an institutional one. Others add that residents like the food and that meals are served with care and attention. This aligns with the community’s offered restaurant-style dining approach residents are talking about.

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Memory care support and programming

Memory care residents are described as receiving focused engagement and support.

Reviews specifically mentioning dementia or memory care describe a smaller setting and programming that helps residents feel included. Several comments highlight music as a meaningful activity, including upbeat sessions described for dementia. Families also mention day-to-day support such as residents staying clean, fed, and cared for, alongside maintaining safety and independence where possible. Taken together, these accounts paint memory care as structured around engagement, not just supervision.

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Questions about ownership and billing

A small number of reviews raise concerns about transparency and care-related billing changes.

Two negative reviews focus on ownership conduct and dispute issues around follow-through, integrity, and honesty. One also describes a Level of Care change that increased monthly billing, while claiming the resident needed less care than before. Another mentions lack of privacy and dissatisfaction with memory care. While most reviews are strongly positive, these accounts are a recurring reason some families express distrust.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

57 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

El Cazador (0.2 miles)
Beale's (0.9 miles)
Blimpie (0.9 miles)
Frank's Place (1 miles)
Bella Italian Restaurant (1 miles)
KFC (1.1 miles)
Clam Diggers Seafood (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Barr Laboratories (10.9 miles)
Moneta Pharmacy (12.4 miles)
Health Mart Pharmacy (13.7 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (14.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (14.4 miles)

Cafes

Duchess Bakery To Go (0.3 miles)

Physicians

Blue Ridge Cancer Care - Bedford (0.7 miles)
Physician Associates of Bedford (0.7 miles)
Joshua Morales, MD (0.9 miles)
Bedford Medical (1.2 miles)
Bedford Family Urgent Care (1.3 miles)
Vistar Eye Center (1.5 miles)
Central Virginia Family Physicians (11.4 miles)

Hospitals

Centra Hospice (0.7 miles)
Bedford Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Bedford Lutheran Church (1 miles)
Bedrock Community Church (1.1 miles)
House Of Hope Comm Youth Center (1.3 miles)
Rick Dellinger Music Ministries (1.7 miles)
Peaks of Otter Baptist Church (2.2 miles)
Liberating Ministries For Christ International (2.9 miles)
Bedrock Community Church (3 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
Alamo (2.5 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.5 miles)
U-Haul (2.6 miles)
U-Haul International (4.8 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (5.9 miles)
U-Haul (6.7 miles)

Parks

Falling Creek Park (2.3 miles)
Falling Creek Park Pump Track (2.5 miles)
Peaks of Otter Recreation Area (8.5 miles)
Peaks Of Otter (8.9 miles)
Eastern National (9 miles)
Montvale Park (11.6 miles)

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