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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 135 Rank #51 / 311Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 51st 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #30 / 35Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 30th out of 35 assisted living communities we track in Virginia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Virginia facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
18 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #256 / 336Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 256th 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.
26 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #214 / 249Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 214th 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.
49.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 69.8%
Occupied beds
67 / 135
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Assisted Living

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg is administered by 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 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.
127 deficiencies 16 complaints 28 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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (297% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% above)
• Total complaints (129% above)
• Complaints per year (129% 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
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.52.7 This facility has 67% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.5 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 67% 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. 2814 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Virginia average (28 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% 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. 167 This facility has 129% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 129% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 3.21.4 This facility has 129% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 129% 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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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-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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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 59.1%
Rank #157 / 303
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #67 / 248
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #60 / 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 59.1%
Rank #88 / 303
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #46 / 248
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #41 / 248
Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
AL
IL
RC
Lynchburg
135
Facility 135
VA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 311
Yes
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 45
Rank #256 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedShannon Rudelis
49.6%
Facility 49.6%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #214 / 249
A+28
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #229 / 303
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 32
Rank #239 / 248
4.5
Facility 4.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #216 / 248
Brookdale Harrisonburg
AL
MC
Harrisonburg
114
Facility 114
VA AVG 94
Rank #81 / 311
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 336
Studio / SuiteEverette Harrison
43.0%
Facility 43.0%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #235 / 249
A+10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #191 / 303
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #131 / 248
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #127 / 248
Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Bealeton
AL
RESC
Bealeton
36
Facility 36
VA AVG 94
Rank #276 / 311
No
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #331 / 336
Private / Shared RoomsTara Martin
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #18 / 249
A6
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #47 / 303
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #33 / 248
0.7
Facility 0.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #38 / 248

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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. Car-dependent. 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 49.6%.

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?

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 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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