Carriage Hill Retirement
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, VA

Carriage Hill Retirement

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, VA
Carriage Hill Retirement accepts Medicaid.
Carriage Hill Retirement accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Carriage Hill Retirement

Carriage Hill Retirement provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bedford, VA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, and respite care supports short-term stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 140 beds. Its starting price is $4,463, giving families an initial price point for planning care costs, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay.

Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals made with fresh local ingredients. Residents also have access to a beauty salon and barber, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services, while the pet-friendly policy may allow a resident to bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 65 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Christine Pruett serves as the administrator, and the combination of assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose support needs change or whose family caregiver needs temporary help.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 140 Rank #41 / 311Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 311 assisted living communities we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #65 / 336Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 65th out of 336 assisted living communities we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
65 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #209 / 249Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 209th out of 249 assisted living communities we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 249. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
50.7% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 69.8%
Occupied beds
71 / 140

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationAssisted Living | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Un

Ownership & Operating Entity

Carriage Hill Retirement is administered by Christine Pruett.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Business Hours24 X 7 - , Monday-Sunday

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Game Room
Arts & Crafts
Salon
Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Scheduled Transportation
Specific ProgramsLife Here, Your Personal Chef, Active Fun, A Warm Welcome, Senior Living FAQs, Veterans Assistance, Cost Calculator, Making the Transition, Decision Making Guides, Comparison Worksheets, Senior Living Blog

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,463 per month

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
291 deficiencies 74 complaints 52 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (809% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (107% above)
• Total complaints (957% above)
• Complaints per year (925% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 29132 This facility has 809% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (291 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 809% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.62.7 This facility has 107% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5.6 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 107% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 5214 This facility has had 271% more total inspections than the Virginia average (52 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 271% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 747 This facility has 957% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (74 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 957% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 12.31.2 This facility has 925% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12.3 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 925% worse

What does this home offer?

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bedford's city center to Carriage Hill Retirement's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Staunton
AL
MC
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 94
Rank #40 / 311
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #154 / 249
A+8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #157 / 303
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #67 / 248
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #60 / 248
Carriage Hill Retirement
AL
MC
RC
Bedford
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 94
Rank #41 / 311
Yes
65
Facility 65
VA AVG 45
Rank #65 / 336
-Christine Pruett
50.7%
Facility 50.7%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #209 / 249
-52
87%
Facility 87%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #262 / 303
291
Facility 291
VA AVG 32
Rank #248 / 248
5.6
Facility 5.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #231 / 248
The Wellington at Lake Manassas
AL
IL
MC
RC
Gainesville
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 94
Rank #41 / 311
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #169 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBryan Lamartin
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #108 / 249
-8
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #88 / 303
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #46 / 248
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #41 / 248
Our Lady Of Peace
AL
MC
NH
Charlottesville
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 94
Rank #41 / 311
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 336
-Rachel Lindberg
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #7 / 249
-5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #22 / 303
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #58 / 248
1.6
Facility 1.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #85 / 248
Brookdale Roanoke
AL
MC
Sw Roanoke (Gaymont)56Yes 38 StudioAaron Rice 98.2% A+1346%161.2

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carriage Hill Retirement

Is Carriage Hill Retirement in a walkable area?

Carriage Hill Retirement has a walk score of 65. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Carriage Hill Retirement?

Carriage Hill Retirement's occupancy is 50.7%.

Are pets allowed at Carriage Hill Retirement?

Yes, Carriage Hill Retirement allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Carriage Hill Retirement?

Christine Pruett is the administrator of Carriage Hill Retirement.

How many beds does Carriage Hill Retirement have?

Carriage Hill Retirement has 140 beds.

How much does Carriage Hill Retirement cost per month?

Pricing at Carriage Hill Retirement starts at $4,463 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has Carriage Hill Retirement had any deficiencies?

Carriage Hill Retirement has had 291 reported deficiencies according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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