We're still building out our nursing homes directory for Big Island, VA. The median estimated cost is $8,859/mo. That's below the Virginia state median by about 14%. Browse nearby cities or the Virginia page while we finish adding local providers.
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Median monthly price, Big Island
$8,859/mo
Typical range $8,509 – $11,003
● Big Island $8,859 ○ National median $11,029
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Free: (434) 385-9070 (Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.)
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Big Island figures as of 2024. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for nursing homes in Big Island versus Virginia and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $5,692 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Big Island's implied rate of about $30 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Glasgow not published · Forest $8,859 · Lynchburg $9,905 · Buena Vista not published · Madison Heights $8,859
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A note on counting: we show 0 licensed nursing homes providers listed for Big Island proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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We don't have licensed nursing homes providers listed for Big Island, VA yet.
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Big Island has an estimated population of 91. About 46 residents (51%) are age 65 or older. Big Island is located in Bedford County, Virginia. Estimated median cost in Big Island is $8,859 per month, compared with $10,250 per month statewide in Virginia.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Lynchburg.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.
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Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
Local health and human services referrals.
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →
Big Island's median nursing homes cost is about 14% lower than the Virginia state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in Big Island, VA costs $8,859/month (median).