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Carriage Hill Retirement

Overview of Carriage Hill Retirement
Carriage Hill Retirement is a senior living community in Bedford, Virginia, offering assisted living and memory care services. The facility provides a range of amenities and programs designed to promote social connection and wellness. Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, and a variety of activities.

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 140

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Virginia average
Occupancy rate 50.7%
Residents per day 71
Occupancy rate
50.7%
Residents per day
71
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
51%
In line with Virginia average
Occupied beds
71 / 140
Average residents 98 per day

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
Status Active
Expiration June 30, 2025

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Carriage Hill Retirement is administrated by Christine Pruett.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems: Yes

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-Style Dining
Crafts & Game Rooms
Beauty Salon / Barber
Housekeeping
Maintenance Included
Social & Wellness Programs
Scheduled Transportation
Emergency Alert System

Programs & Activities

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Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,463

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals using fresh local ingredients.
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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.

Latest inspection

Date:August 28, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

86 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

291 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Address BEDFORD, VA 24523

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled, Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.

Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).

Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.

~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.

$2,000 (individual).

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Virginia SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.

~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).

Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

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