Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Lynchburg, VA

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Lynchburg, VA

Overview of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

Nestled in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia, Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is a beacon of luxury in senior living. Offering a spectrum of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and respite care, this community embraces a warm and caring environment, catering to seniors needing assistance with daily living tasks. Uniquely designed to meet the diverse needs and lifestyles of its senior residents, Bentley Commons at Lynchburg embodies the essence of residential senior living. Independence, social interaction, and leisure activities flourish within the community, all delivered with an unwavering commitment to exceptional care and service.

Enriching lives in this vibrant community extends beyond the exquisite surroundings. Situated in a thoughtfully designed neighborhood, Bentley Commons at Lynchburg offers an optimal lifestyle for its residents. The hospitable team, marked by diligence, compassion, and care, ensures that residents thrive in an environment boasting beautiful suites, luxurious common areas, and impeccably manicured grounds. Bentley Commons at Lynchburg opens the door to quality care, social events, and the camaraderie of friendly neighbors. Conveniently located off Graves Mill Road, with quick access to shopping and services, this community operates daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, inviting residents to experience the epitome of senior living in Lynchburg.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
67
Bed community size
135-bed community Rank #61 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 365 homes 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 cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
18 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #331 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 331st out of 434 homes 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 cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
50%
Rank #253 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. 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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
67 / 135
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is administered by Ms. Shannon Rudelis.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Business Hours24 X 7 , Monday - Sunday

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Fitness Center
Game Room
Movie Theater
Library
Concierge
Housekeeping
Transportation
Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 127 deficiencies 17 complaints 41 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 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (297% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (211% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (6% above)
• Total complaints (143% above)
• Complaints per year (143% 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. 12732 This facility has 297% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (127 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 297% 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. 4114 This facility has had 193% more total inspections than the Virginia average (41 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 193% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 289 This facility has 211% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 211% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 68%64% This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (68% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 4% worse

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. 177 This facility has 143% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (17 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 3.41.4 This facility has 143% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.4 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 143% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

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Places of interest near Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

Address 5.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lynchburg's city center to Bentley Commons at Lynchburg'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
AL
IL
RC
Lynchburg
135
Facility 135
VA AVG 96
Rank #61 / 365
Yes
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 45
Rank #331 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Shannon Rudelis 49.6% A+41
68%
Facility 68%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #229 / 330
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 32
Rank #262 / 271
3.1
Facility 3.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #207 / 271
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Midlothian
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 96
Rank #177 / 365
Yes
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #429 / 434
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedCarolyn L. Williams 60.4% -8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #202 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #62 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #61 / 271
The Glebe Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Daleville
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 96
Rank #205 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #374 / 434
-Crystal Larson 60.7% -15
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #83 / 330
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 32
Rank #102 / 271
0.9
Facility 0.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #58 / 271
Birmingham Green
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Manassas
64
Facility 64
VA AVG 96
Rank #263 / 365
No
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 45
Rank #174 / 434
-Carmen Louise--5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #30 / 330
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Falcons Landing
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Potomac Falls
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 96
Rank #270 / 365
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #281 / 434
-- 80.0% A+----

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentley Commons at Lynchburg

Is Bentley Commons at Lynchburg in a walkable area?

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Bentley Commons at Lynchburg?

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg's occupancy is 50%.

How long has Bentley Commons at Lynchburg been in business?

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bentley Commons at Lynchburg?

Yes, Bentley Commons at Lynchburg allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg?

Ms. Shannon Rudelis is the administrator of Bentley Commons at Lynchburg.

How many beds does Bentley Commons at Lynchburg have?

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg has 135 beds.

Has Bentley Commons at Lynchburg had any deficiencies?

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg has had 127 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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