English Meadows Elks Home Campus is an assisted living community in Bedford, VA.
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931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.6 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of English Meadows Elks Home Campus
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Dining room is a bright spot
Residents point to the dining room and meals as a consistent positive.
Several reviews mention the dining room positively, and a few families say the food is good or at least adequate. One reviewer specifically highlights a beautiful dining room experience, while another says their loved one likes the food even when other parts of care fall short. This lines up with the way the community describes its dining setup, including restaurant-style dining.
common9 reviews mention this
Staff kindness shows through
Reviews repeatedly describe staff as kind, welcoming, and available.
Multiple visitors and families describe staff members as attentive, kind, and caring, and they mention being met with warmth and thorough communication. Several reviews also credit specific staff for making residents and families feel comfortable. Even with mixed experiences in other reviews, positive comments about staff presence and responsiveness come up often.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Activities feel inconsistent
Not every review suggests residents are meaningfully included in activities.
Some reviews mention community activities and an activity center as part of everyday life. But one family says residents do not always get brought to events consistently, even though activities happen daily. That leaves the overall impression that activities may depend heavily on staffing and day-to-day follow-through.
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Care and medication issues recur
Some residents and families report gaps with medication handling and care follow-through.
A few reviews describe serious concerns related to medicines, including medication problems and communication issues around new medications. Other reviews also raise concerns about care needs like dental support and replacing personal items. At the same time, there are also positive mentions of nursing being adequate in parts of the experience, but the negative reports suggest variability.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Building condition splits reviews
Reviews split between recent improvements and reports of worn or unclean conditions.
Some reviewers describe renovations and a cleaner, fresher lobby experience. Others report that the property looks run down, with dirty windows, worn carpeting and furnishings, and curtains needing attention. There are also a couple of concerns about hygiene and safety, including reports of bugs. Overall, the condition seems uneven across what different families and visitors observed.
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Staffing and response times get flagged
A subset of reviews describe long waits and communication breakdowns.
Some families describe understaffing and long waits for assistance, including delays in answering call bells. Communication is also criticized in a few reviews, including claims that families were not properly informed about what happened. Separately, one review says staff guidance for volunteering didn’t match what was available online, suggesting inconsistent processes at the administrative level.
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Features
Housing
230 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
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 (18 miles away)
Roanoke Regional Woodrum (24 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
Special dietary restrictions
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
Physicians
Vistar Eye Center (0.5 miles)
Bedford Medical (0.7 miles)
Blue Ridge Cancer Care - Bedford (1 miles)
Joshua Morales, MD (1.1 miles)
Physician Associates of Bedford (1.1 miles)
Bedford Family Urgent Care (2.1 miles)
Village Family Physicians (11.6 miles)
Restaurants
Blimpie (0.8 miles)
Clam Diggers Seafood (0.9 miles)
Beale's (1 miles)
Frank's Place (1 miles)
Bella Italian Restaurant (1 miles)
El Cazador (1.6 miles)
KFC (1.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Bedford Lutheran Church (0.8 miles)
House Of Hope Comm Youth Center (0.9 miles)
Bedrock Community Church (1 miles)
Liberating Ministries For Christ International (1.4 miles)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are fundamental tasks vital for an individual's independence, particularly in older adults over 85, and include functions like bathing and dressing; assessing ADLs alongside Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) helps determine the level of required assistance due to age-related health challenges. Tailored support plans, involving family and community resources, are essential for maintaining dignity and autonomy in assisted living environments.
Medicare does not cover assisted living costs, as it focuses on acute medical needs and short-term care, with exceptions for certain medically necessary services like physical therapy. Individuals must explore other options such as Medicaid, veterans' benefits, or long-term care insurance to manage these expenses effectively.
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230 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
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
Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Caring staff with engaging activities in a peaceful setting.
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