Richmond Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Richmond for a single-occupancy apartment is $4,673/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Founded in 1742, the beautiful and historic city of Richmond, Virginia, offers an ideal location near the ocean, mountains and Washington DC, with mild winters and long summers. This city of 200,000 is rich in history, and as the former capital of the Confederate States, it has many interesting buildings, museums and monuments to explore. Seniors are attracted to assisted living in Richmond because of the many area features such as affordable and accessible public transit, an active arts community and world-class healthcare.

There are many attractions for seniors to enjoy in Richmond, including the lovely stores in historic Carytown and shopping at the 1.3 million-square-foot Short Pump Town Centre. Seniors enjoying assisted living in Richmond may also go to the many historic sites in the area, such as the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar and the Museum of the Confederacy.

Area theatres and live shows are popular, including the Virginia Opera, the Barksdale Theatre and Dogwood Dell, an outdoor amphitheater which hosts the annual Festival of the Arts. Automotive lovers enjoy attending the many area antique and classic car shows, and equine enthusiasts can pick the fastest horse at the Colonial Downs track in nearby New Kent.

Local Hospitals in Richmond

Seniors enjoying assisted living in Richmond have access to the award-winning Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center, which has been ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News Media Group for three consecutive years. The VCU Health System has also ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the country for excellence in rehabilitation, cardiac surgery and kidney disease treatment.

• Virginia Commonwealth University Health System  – Main Hospital
  1250 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298
  (804) 828-9000

Other hospitals in Richmond include:

• Chippenham Hospital
  7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225
  (804) 320-3911
• Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
  1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23229
  (804) 289-4500
• Johnston-Willis Hospital
  1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, VA 23235
  (804) 330-2000
• Parham Doctors’ Hospital
  7700 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294
  (804) 747-5600
• Retreat Doctors’ Hospital
  2621 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220
  (804) 254-5100
• Richmond Community Hospital
  1500 N. 28th Street, Richmond, VA 23223
  (804) 225-1700
• St. Mary’s Hospital
  5801 Bremo Road, Richmond, VA 23226
  (804) 285-2011
• West Creek Emergency Center
  12720 Tuckahoe Creek Court, Richmond, VA 23238
  (804) 784-1000

Discounts for Seniors in Richmond

• Active Seniors Program
  Offers reduced fares for adults 65 years of age or older on the GRTC Transit System.
• Amtrak
  Travelers 62 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 15% discount off the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains.
• Greyhound Bus Lines
  Seniors ages 62 and up receive a 5% discount off the regular fare.
• Historic St. John’s Church
  Offers discounted admission for seniors ages 62 and up.
• Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
  Ages 55 and up can join for a discounted price of $45.
• Richmond History Center
  Offers discounted admission prices for seniors ages 55 and up.
• Science Museum of Virginia
  For adults ages 60 and older, discounts are offered for museum admission, IMAX films or a combination of the two.
• U.S. National Parks – Senior Pass
  The $10.00 lifetime pass provides access to more than 2,000 federal and state recreation sites. At many sites, the Senior Pass provides a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees, such as camping, swimming, boat launching and guided tours.
• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  Seniors ages 65 and older enjoy discounted membership.

Richmond Senior Centers

• Linwood Robinson Center
  Providers adult citizens age 60 and older with fitness classes, health screenings and social outings.
  700 North 26th Street, Richmond, VA 23223
  (804) 646-3115

Richmond Senior Services

• Better Business Bureau Senior Fraud Program
  A place to report fraudulent offerings and possible scams targeted at the elderly.
  (804) 780-2222
• City of Richmond, Senior & Special Needs Advocate Senior Help Line
  Provides referrals to senior services and resources.
  (804) 646-1082
• City of Richmond Adult Protective Services (APS)
  The local hotline to report elder abuse.
  Mon-Fri: (804) 646-7405 and Evenings & Weekends: (888) 832-3858
• Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
  Offers informational and referral services for legal and financial planning, transportation programs and social service benefits to adults 55 and older.
  24 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  Local: (804) 343-3000 or Toll-Free: 1-800-989-2286

The City of Richmond also publishes a comprehensive Resource Guide for Older Adults that can be printed out and includes useful phone numbers, websites and more.