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Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is an assisted living community in Lynchburg, VA.

Information last verified: May 27, 2026

1604 Graves Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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

4.3 from 60 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

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2 stars

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1 stars

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Bentley Commons at Lynchburg Costs & Pricing

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg offers private room accommodations at a monthly cost of $6,472. This pricing reflects a premium compared to the average costs in Lynchburg city, where private rooms are priced at approximately $5,647, and significantly higher than the statewide average in Virginia, which stands at about $4,684. While these figures indicate that Bentley Commons is positioned on the higher end of the spectrum, they may also reflect the facility's unique amenities and personalized care options. Prospective residents and their families should consider these costs in relation to the quality of service and lifestyle enhancements that Bentley Commons provides compared to local and state averages.

Floor plans	Bentley Commons at Lynchburg	Lynchburg city	Virginia
Private	$6,472	$5,647	$4,684

Overall Review of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and attentive

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are friendly, responsive, and engaged.

Many reviews emphasize that staff members are kind and easy to work with, with people describing respectful communication and caregivers who take time to help. Several residents’ families also say they feel supported day to day, including staff who know residents by name and respond to needs. A few reviews are notably more critical, pointing to high turnover and times when help does not feel prompt or sufficient, so the experience can vary.

common 11 reviews mention this

Dining quality is a mixed signal

Food comes up often, with multiple positive reviews alongside some strong complaints.

Several residents and families praise meals as good, plentiful, or tasty, and they describe the dining room as pleasant and improved. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service, which matches how some reviewers talk about getting meals as part of daily life. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews calls the food the worst, including concerns tied to day-to-day operations.

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Care and medication support

Residents needing help with daily care often get meal and medication support described in reviews.

Multiple reviews describe assistance with meals and medications, including limited diets, and they credit nursing staff and CNAs with providing reassuring, attentive care. The community is set up to include 12–16 hour nursing, a 24-hour call system, and medication management, aligning with what families mention. However, a few reviews raise serious concerns about medication dispensing, following doctor directives, and communication when problems arise.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews repeatedly mention daily activities and group events for residents.

Many people describe a steady calendar of activities, events, and outings, including resident social groups and church-related programming. Several reviews also mention specific types of gatherings like movie nights, music events, and games, and they link these to an easier transition into community life. A few comments suggest assistance with mobility can be inconsistent, which can affect how much some residents can participate.

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Pricing feels competitive, but hard to justify

Pricing draws both praise as reasonable and criticism when care feels insufficient.

Some families call the cost competitive or reasonable, including comparisons to other facilities they visited. Others say they cannot justify the price when communication and assistance do not match expectations, and a few use strong language about value. Overall, the community’s private pricing is positioned above county and state levels, which helps explain why reviews that focus on gaps in support can feel especially negative.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing and communication can slip

A recurring concern is whether help arrives quickly and whether families stay informed.

Some reviews describe understaffing and delayed responses, including situations where residents need care for extended periods. Communication issues also come up, with families saying they were not kept adequately informed. Even in reviews that praise individual caregivers, a few also suggest that system-level consistency—coverage on weekends and follow-through—can be uneven.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

135 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Financing advice
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
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
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities off-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Carilion Children's Pediatric Surgery - Lynchburg (0.1 miles)
Lynchburg Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
Access Health Care (0.8 miles)
Central Virginia Dermatology (1 miles)
Blue Ridge Aesthetics Center (1.1 miles)
Women's Health Services of Central Virginia (1.2 miles)
Wyndhurst Medical Aesthetics (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

Bulls Steakhouse (0.5 miles)
Andy Chang China Grill (0.7 miles)
Fiesta Tapatia (0.8 miles)
Waffle House (0.9 miles)
The Neighbors Place (1.2 miles)
Millie's Living Cafe (1.3 miles)
Hardee's (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Health Mart Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Robertson Drug Co. (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Hill City Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)

Places of Worship

Heritage Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
Tree of Life Ministries (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

Virginia Fertility & IVF (1.2 miles)
The Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center (1.6 miles)
Bridges Treatment Center (3 miles)

Cafes

The Muse Coffee Company (1.5 miles)
Starbucks (2.3 miles)

Parks

Ivy Creek Park (1.8 miles)
Peaks View Park (2.8 miles)

Transportation

Virginia Aviation (3.7 miles)
Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) (4 miles)

Theaters

Venue Cinemas (4 miles)

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