Residents return to Lynchburg retirement home Wednesday, following pipe damage

LYNCHBURG, Va. -

Emergency repairs are almost finished at a Lynchburg retirement home.

Several water pipes burst at Bentley Commons senior living home Tuesday afternoon, soaking parts of the building and forcing all 122 residents to evacuate.

Most stayed with their families Tuesday night, but 23 were taken to a shelter at Blue Ridge Community Church in Forest.

Lynchburg firefighters and paramedics worked with the nursing home staff to make sure everyone got out safely.

"The residents were wonderful," said Debra Beamer, administrator of Bentley Commons. "They handled the situation very well, even though it was a very difficult time for them."

The damaged pipes have been replaced and a restoration service is cleaning the building. Beamer said additional work will be needed to replace sections of dry wall.

Residents returned to the home Wednesday afternoon.

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Residents return to Lynchburg retirement home Wednesday, following pipe damage