National Home: A Retirement Community

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The Elks National Home is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, on 200 acres of rolling farmland.  

Bedford is located on     U. S. 460, midway between Roanoke and Lynchburg.  From Interstate 81 take exit 150A.  Greyhound Bus lines travel to the city.  The nearest airports are Roanoke and Lynchburg.

Elks National Home
931 Ashland Avenue
Bedford, VA  24523
1-800-552-4140

POPULATION
City: 6,299;     
County: 61,300  

Community Links

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ELEVATION
Southern half average: 800 feet
Mountains on north reach: 4,200 feet

CLIMATE
Average annual temperature: 56
Summer average: 72.4 ;
Winter average: 39.6
Annual rainfall: 43.06"
Snowfall: 18"
Average Humidity: 62%

RELIGION
More than 120 churches in City and County, representing the majority of denominations.  Synagogues in Roanoke and Lynchburg.

AREA
Bedford City land area: 6.81 sq. miles
Bedford County land area: 764 sq. miles
Water area: 7,000 acres

LIBRARY
Bedford Public Library

MEDICAL
Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford County Health Department, Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem (35 miles), numerous physicians and medical professionals.  Also, hospitals, physicians, and specialists in nearby Roanoke and Lynchburg (25 miles).

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Greyhound bus line, local taxi service.  Major airline terminals in Roanoke and Lynchburg (25 miles)

LOCAL MOTELS

Bedford Days Inn
921 Blue Ridge Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8286

Elks National Home
931 Ashland Avenue
Bedford, VA  24523
1-800-552-4140
enhome@elkshome.org