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Richmond, Virginia is a place that has something for everyone. From outdoor excursions to cultural touchstones, it’s a city with much to offer. And it’s a city with an abundance of assisted living facilities for seniors in need of some extra help.
Most assisted living residents have access to on-site doctors, rehabilitation services, and assistance with their daily activities from in-house staff. With 25 assisted living communities within 10 miles of downtown Richmond, interested seniors have a variety of options available to find their ideal facility.
In this guide, A Place for Mom lists available facilities in Richmond and discusses payment and support options, local health care options, transportation information, and the city’s sights and sounds.
Types of care available in Richmond, VA
Assisted Living
From my perspective pretty much all the questions I would rate a 5. [name removed] is very capable with being able to do most things without assistance. But he seems very happy with the staff when he does need help. The only thing I am not familiar with is the value for cost. My daughter tends to those issues. I have heard no complaints about it, so I would think that would also be rated pretty high also!
The facility was nice and well taken care of, which was very important to us. It smelled very clean - some other facilities smelled like urine. I would say my moms bathroom counter needed updating some Formica coming off that's why I didn't rate it a 5 but it was clean. I can't say enough about the staff. My mom was level 4 care so she needed with help eating and all other life functions. Someone sat and fed her everyday. She seemed to be thriving and seemed happy. I wish she could have participated in the fun things they had going on but she was not able at the time. My mom did end up passing away 2.5 months after we placed her in memory care but the staff was amazing. My mom was on hospice when she entered. The night she passed a sweet nurse from Spring Arbor stayed with her all night long so she wouldn't be alone. My family is so grateful for her!
I have noticed over the past couple of months during my visits with my aunt that things have gotten much better. This is due to the new ED ([name removed]) and the changes she has made. My family and I are excited for my aunt as she appears much more at ease and happy. Management is involved everywhere I go in the building, it’s a breath of fresh air.
12401 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe was an amazing place. We knew the first time we ever toured the place that this was the place for daddy. They went out of their way welcoming him on his day or move in and continue...
7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
I toured this community and it's beautiful! It's very nice and a huge facility. It's more expensive than others in the area, but is really nice!
2027 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA 23233
My Mother has lived here for 2 years and even though a new Ownership group came in (Hill Valley) they have made some welcome changes to enhance the community even more! I live near by (Far West End, Short Pump area) and it is very convenient for me ...
1550 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238
Parkside at Beth Sholom, located in Richmond, Virginia, is an assisted living community that specializes in holistic medicine and memory care to help residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease lead a high-quality life without losing their independence. The community sits in a...
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others
65 W Clopton Street, Richmond, VA 23225
St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
1600 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
The Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
2300 Cedarfield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233
I toured Cedarfield and it was a good tour. The facility seemed good. It's a brand new facility and very clean. It just didn't seem like a good fit for my loved one.
9010 Woodman Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
2001 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
8085 S. Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
The Haven at Mayfield is a residential care home in Mechanicsville, VA in Hanover County. With a deep connection to the Civil War, Mechanicsville is a great place for history buffs. Take advantage of the National Battlefield Park and learn more about the Battle of Cold Harbor or visit our parks...
This is a great care home. The owner is unbelievable and knows how to manage. The food looks great and the other residents seem to like it. The caregivers are attentive and make sure the residents receive...
1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
7472 Eleanor Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
The Haven Assisted Living utilizes Residential Homes in desirable and convenient locations designed to eliminate the institutionalized environment fostered by most larger facilities. Currently there are three licensed facilities with a forth and fifth scheduled to open this year. Each...
1101 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220
3003 Parkwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
501 North Allen Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220
Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument AvenueSubhead: Senior Living in Richmond, VA“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” Those are the words that stand behind the promise wemake to both you and your family every day at Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument Avenue.Located in the heart of...
7806 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225
3212 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
3401 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
3405 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
3502 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
3701 Crestview Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
610 Fourqurean Ln, Richmond, VA 23222
510 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223
8001 Traway Court, Richmond, VA 23235
500 Masonic Lane, Richmond, VA 23223
A Place for Mom’s proprietary data found that it costs an average of $4,954 to reside in an assisted living facility within our partner network in Richmond.[01] For comparison, accommodations in a skilled nursing facility start at an average of $9,749, before the addition of amenities. [02] Memory care costs are typically a bit higher than assisted living, with the average in our Richmond network hovering around $5,165.[01]
The cost figure for assisted living reflects what residents actually paid at our network facilities and reflects a variety of floor plans, amenities and other variables. Costs include access to in-house care (e.g., ambulatory, diabetic, and incontinence); medication management; meals, and wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, bathtubs, and showers.
The following chart represents starting costs of assisted living in Richmond and surrounding areas.
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In this guide, you’ll find information about how to finance an assisted living stay using private payments, VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. Here, you’ll find resources related to each payment option.
Residents of assisted living facilities can use private options such as personal savings, investment returns, pensions, and Social Security benefits to finance their stays. But those aren’t the only options. Depending on your circumstance, the following are other ways seniors tend to pay for assisted living:
Virginia-based assisted living facilities must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Their administrators are licensed by the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators, an arm of Virginia’s Department of Health Professions. Facilities are inspected yearly or on an as-needed basis to ensure they’re compliant. Assisted living communities receive 1, 2, or 3-year licenses, and are available for viewing at the Virginia Department of Social Services website.
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA, 23219
Phone: 800-864-7000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Richmond has its own COVID-19 guidelines, compiled by the state of Virginia. To get the latest and most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 guidelines visit this page. As of February 2023, these are the recommended guidelines:
Vaccinations. Employees and residents are encouraged to get vaccinations.
Facility cleanliness. Routine cleaning and handwashing are promoted.
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Richmond has a multitude of options to fit every seniors’ needs. Fun outings for active seniors and onsite socialization are just part of what you can expect in Richmond. There’s plenty of extra help available for everything from laundry to housekeeping to make assisted living a worry-free option.
Nearly all assisted living residents in Richmond will receive diabetic care, incontinence care, full medication management, and 24/7 on-duty staff. Rooms, bathtubs, and showers are all wheelchair accessible and available for respite or short-term stays. Residents can park their cars on the grounds, but complementary transportation is also available for those interested.
All facilities are pet friendly, and residents have access to outdoor and indoor common areas to socialize with others or visit with family and friends. Full-time activity directors on staff means there will be no shortage of things to do including day trips to local venues, such as parks and museums. On-site beauty shops make it easy for seniors to take care of haircuts and perms with ease. Seniors receive on-premise dining with the option for vegetarian meals, as well as gluten-free and low-sodium options.
While there are two standalone assisted living facilities in Richmond, VA, you will also find 23 facilities that will offer a variety of care types on the same campus. The majority of the facilities in Richmond, VA offer both assisted living and memory care. If you are looking for a long-term care facility with a larger campus, there are five facilities that offer assisted living, independent living, and memory care all in one location. This progressive approach to long-term care ensures that as residents continue to progress in age, they will not need to move into an entirely new facility that they are not familiar or comfortable with.
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Richmond population
Richmond-based seniors can tend to their wellness needs at any of the following facilities.
This health care network has several facilities in town, including VCU Medical Center. An academic medical facility and Richmond’s top-rated hospital, VCU Medical Center is a renowned research and innovation center and provides several care options, such as senior-focused treatments and the city’s best cancer center.
This VCU Health partner provides house calls, transitional care, outpatient work, and more to Richmond’s senior population.
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, Richmond’s No. 2 hospital and a high-performing general medicine and surgical provider. Chippenham Hospital’s geriatric psychiatrists care focuses on senior behavioral health to make those later years enjoyable, while its HCA Virginia Geriatric Assessment and Treatment Center specializes in senior care and complex medical condition treatment.
The city’s fourth-ranked hospital, Bon Secours is a dedicated senior-care facility. Its Geriatric Assessment Center is a specialized center that provides seniors assessments, care planning, urgent care, and follow-up services.[04]
Also known as Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, is Richmond’s lone VA hospital and Virginia’s 30th-largest veterans facility. To find the location and to also find a doctor to make an appointment with, follow the link by clicking on Richmond VA Medical Center.
The city has dedicated cycling lanes and walkways throughout downtown and the Virginia Capital Trail, but is a town best traveled by car or public transport. Richmond’s GRTC transit systems; buses and cutaway vans; 150 transit vehicles, and specialized CARE and CARE Plus transportation systems are just a few available options.
A Place for Mom’s partners understand how important safe transportation is for seniors, meaning that the majority of communities in our network offer some type of transportation. If you are interested in an assisted living community that provides transportation, 88% of the assisted living facilities that A Place for Mom partners with in Richmond, VA offer at-cost or complimentary transportation for their residents.
Need another way to get around Richmond? Use the mobility management program, Ride Connection, it is designed to help give seniors and persons with disabilities access to needed transportation. Click the link for eligibility requirements and contact information. Dependacare is another way you can schedule transportation in Richmond.
Want to get around town by being active? Walk Score gathers public data like the U.S. Census and OpenStreetMap to create transportation scores for U.S. cities. Scores are always out of 100, with 100 being the most walkable, bike friendly, or public transportation friendly. According to WalkScore.com, Richmond is rated:
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Richmond has a multitude of activities and attractions for seniors, including outdoor excursions and indoor cultural expeditions. Some of these will be destinations for day trip outings coordinated by the assisted living facility’s activity directors, but you can also venture out with family or friends.
Richmond offers seniors opportunities to stay active and move their bodies around. Seniors may enjoy hiking the James River Park trails or biking the Virginia Capital Trail.
Living in Richmond means you’ve got the Virginia State Capitol building in your own backyard. The building was designed by Thomas Jefferson over 230 years ago and is teeming with history. It’s open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Though famed poet Edgar Allan Poe is one of Baltimore, Maryland’s most famous residents, The Poe Museum in Richmond is chock-full of recreational activities for senior residents. With a calendar full of events and troves of Poe’s work on display, visitors will be tapping and rapping at the museum’s door. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Richmond also has several other prominent museums:
Interested in outdoor excursions? The 100-acre Maymont estate and park makes a great visit. Maymont features lovely gardens, an arboretum, native wildlife habitats, a nature center, a historic mansion, and more. Check out the website for operating times and more details. There’s also the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which was ranked America’s fourth-best public garden by USA Today. The botanical garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is only $14 for seniors and veterans.
Seniors can check out the Linwood Robinson Senior Center, a historical facility that offers fellowship and recreation activities to individuals who are 60 and older. The center provides a variety of programs, including arts and crafts, day trips, educational and cultural lessons, table games, piano lessons, community service opportunities, and more. You can call 804-646-3115 for operating times and days.
The Belmont Recreation Center has several senior-specific activities and is raring for more members. The Belmont Games Club invites participants ages 50 and over for card and board games, bridge, and pinochle. There’s also a bowling league at Shrader Lanes for seniors over 55, a golf club for seniors over 50, and two tennis clubs (Net Set and Racketeers) for seniors over 55.
Deep Run Recreation Center also offers a variety of drop-in games, such as bridge, canasta, cribbage, mahjong, and pinochle. There are also free fitness classes seniors can register for and open gym time where seniors can play pickleball. In order to participate in a gym activity, visitors just need to apply for a free access pass.
Looking for more entertainment? Rosie’s Gaming Emporium and Colonial Downs features casino games, betting, concerts, tastings, magic shows, and more. Check out the events page regularly for new events and experiences.
Sunrise of Richmond, The Barrington at Hioaks and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Richmond, VA. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Richmond is 4,571 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Genworth Financial. (2023). Cost of Care Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2022). Population estimates (V2017-2021): Richmond, Virginia; United States [Data set]. American Community Survey.
U.S. News & World Report. (2023) Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center.
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