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43 Assisted Living Communities in Richmond, Virginia

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,048 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 43 Assisted Living Communities in Richmond and several in surrounding areas.

  • Assisted living: $5,048
  • Nursing home semiprivate room: $7,917
  • In-home care: $3,813
  • Adult day health services: $1,452

Assisted Living Facilities near Richmond, Virginia

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Richmond

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2

August 29, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

I’ve been a resident about a year and would not recommend this place. Bank left, no pool, gym is bad, lots of roaches because of people who don’t clean up after themselves. Some days there is no hot water and if the power flickers b/c of a storm there is no A/C.

Becky

5

March 22, 2021

I visited this facility

I have been to it several times. The lady who took us around, Teri, was really nice, very informative, enthusiastic, and very helpful. The place seemed very clean and tidy, and the residents I saw all seemed very happy. My sister loves it. I personally thought it was very small, but it's not for me, and I don't have a lot of experience with this. But she likes this place, so we didn't go any further. The communication was great in the beginning with lots of phone calls and follow-ups, but now we're struggling with communication. I know they're pet friendly, they have a library, and they seem to have a lot of activities.

Rev 10/31B

2

December 5, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My parents moved into Heritage Oaks, but they don't like it. I'm considering changing them to an independent living community somewhere else. They don't like the place, so right now they're still there, but we might be changing. The admissions representative was very accommodating, very nice, and very helpful. There was lots of information, she was very informed, and she was very informative. She was awesome. The staff there is OK. The issue is with the food. They run out of food, they don't have enough food. For dinner, if you go in at 5:00 and it starts at 4:00, they run out of chicken for example. My parents are not happy with the food choices and the condition of the food. They know it's not going to be like the food, they cook but they at least expect for grits to be consistent and look like grits and the French toast to not look like they're spoon bread but to look like French toast. That is some of the feedback they gave me. They don't like the idea that they don't have their own kitchen. They have a kitchen there, but they just have the refrigerator and countertop space. They want to be able to, if the food is not good, taste their own food, but they don't have a stove or an oven. They can walk around the building, it's spacious, kind of like a hotel. They don't have an outside trail, but they have a nice little front area with chairs and they have a backyard. They have a small garden in the backyard and I guess people can walk around the building. It's like a backyard area with green grass and a couple of gardens out there. The response for maintenance requests is low and the food could be a lot better and you don't really want them to run out of food. I think that will make a difference for my parents if they had their own kitchen, so that even though the food is bad they could cook their own food. They do have a kitchen, they have a common area at Heritage Oaks, they have a movie theater room, they have a laundry room in each suite area of each floor, but my dad didn't feel like the kitchen was open for him to use. I don't know if there's someone in this place that told him no one uses the kitchen. So when the guy told him that no one uses a kitchen, he took it like "I can't use the kitchen when I want," although the salesperson said you can use it whenever you want. So I would just make sure that everybody is on the same page and given the same message.

JB

4

October 2, 2020

I visited this facility

I visited Heritage Oaks. They have an open dining plan, meaning, you can dine from 7 in the morning until 6 at night without having any set time that you have to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of the things that I was looking for is the ability to have plank on the floor versus carpet, and they said that was possible. They have a beautiful walk-in storage closet that was phenomenal. You could lay down in there almost; it's so big. Those were the three things that really stuck out to me. Heritage Oaks was amiable to making some changes in the apartment. It was very neat and clean, the whole nine yards.

Stuart

5

October 2, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mom moved into Heritage Oaks, and she seems to like it a lot. She really does seem to be very happy with the place. I think she's pretty happy with the food, she's been kind of getting adjusted, she hasn't spent as much time there as she would like.

Ophelia

4

April 10, 2020

I visited this facility

Heritage Oaks was very lovely and fabulous, but the location didn't work. It was too far out. Everybody was friendly. It was large.

Marci

4

March 16, 2020

I visited this facility

It was okay. The woman who gave us the tour was very nice, but she seemed to prefer to talk about other things than the actual place. She didn't have as much information about what went on there and how things worked. She preferred to talk about vitamins and keeping yourself healthy. It wasn't a bad place. It seemed clean, but a little smaller and a little less open and bright than the others. They had this glass elevator in the atrium, so that when you need to go up or down, you could see the whole atrium, which was interesting. I saw people being comfortable and feeling at home there. It definitely had a homey vibe to it. There were places around where people could sit that were comfortable.

Marci

5

March 16, 2020

I visited this facility

I like Heritage Oaks a lot. As far as the physical plant, it was clean and neat. We had a meal there, and the food was a tiny bit better than the food at the other places. The woman that we dealt with there was very nice, knowledgeable about her product, and showed us a furnished apartment and then the exact same apartment empty and that made a huge difference. It was a 1-bedroom that we saw, and it had a living room furniture, a little kitchen table, bedroom furniture, lots of closet space, lots of light, and nothing looked crowded. It was very nice and well appointed, and they had lots of activities. I like the park-like grounds and there was more green space around their building, but parking was a little bit of a challenge.

Linda

4

March 14, 2020

I visited this facility

My brother did not meet the criteria for Sunrise of Richmond because they cater to older residents. It's a beautiful facility, but it's not right for him. We know many people that were there. It's very pricy though. The staff during the visit was wonderful and explained what they could offer. Everybody looked happy, and it was very clean.

Map of Richmond, Virginia

Assisted Living Costs in Richmond

According to data from Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Study, Richmond is one of Virginia’s costliest cities for assisted living, with expenses coming in at over $500 a month higher than the state average of $4,451. Assisted living costs are significantly higher in Richmond than smaller cities, such as Lynchburg ($3,695) and Roanoke ($4,138), and slightly higher than the coastal Virginia Beach area ($4,676). Virginia’s capital city costs, on average, over $1,000 a month more for assisted living than the national average of $4,000.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

Richmond

$5,048

National average

$4,000

State average

$4,451

Charlottesville

$4,577

Roanoke

$4,138

Lynchburg

$3,695

Virginia Beach Area

$4,676

Harrisonburg

$4,100

Care Cost Comparison

The cost of senior care varies widely, and the type of care needed influences it heavily. At the high end, a semiprivate room in a Richmond nursing home costs an average of $7,917 per month while adult day health care comes in at only $1,452, a difference of over $6,000. Assisted living and home health services fall near the middle, with assisted living expenses almost $3,000 less per month than nursing home care. When considering in-home or adult day health care, seniors should factor in costs such as housing, meals and basic necessities, which are generally included in most types of residential care. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

  • Assisted living: $5,048
  • Homemaker services: $3,813
  • Home health aide: $3,813
  • Adult day health: $1,452
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $7,917

 

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$5,048

Homemaker services

$3,813

Home health aide

$3,813

Adult day health

$1,452

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$7,917

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Richmond

Medicaid in Virginia

Older Virginians with limited income and resources can receive comprehensive medical coverage through Virginia’s Medicaid program. For individuals 65 and older, covered groups include those with income less than 80 percent of the Federal Poverty Level guidelines, those receiving Supplemental Security Income who also meet Medicaid resource requirements and individuals with income up to 300 percent of the SSI payment rate who have been approved to receive nursing home services or services through a state care waiver. Income limits may vary, depending on the level of coverage required, as well as by county and city of residence. Medically needy seniors who do not meet income guidelines may also be eligible. 

You can apply for Medicaid benefits by visiting CommonHelp or calling Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282. Applicants must provide amounts and sources of income, proof of identity, including their social security number, and confirmation of Virginia residency. 

Individuals who require long-term care must also provide information regarding any asset exchanges during the previous five years. This includes but is not limited to vehicle title transfers, removal of names from property deeds and payments made to trust funds. Additional requirements apply to married applicants. Because Virginia’s Medicaid policies regarding long-term care are complex, individuals should seek further information and counseling from their local Department of Social Services.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

CCC Plus Waiver

Virginia offers Medicaid waivers for seniors eligible for long-term care in residential facilities such as nursing homes. Financial eligibility requirements differ significantly from state Medicaid requirements, and individuals receiving waivers are entitled to the full array of Medicaid benefits.

The CCC Plus Waiver serves individuals 65 and over who have medical or nursing care needs. It provides a variety of health and wellness services to older residents who meet eligibility guidelines for nursing facility care, including medical necessity, as well as the need for assistance with activities of daily living. For more information on the program, visit Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus or call 1-844-374-9159.

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services: Auxiliary Grant

Virginia’s Auxiliary Grant provides financial assistance to eligible individuals already in assisted living or adult foster care. This two-part grant yields monthly payments, which include a personal needs allowance in addition to funds designated for facility care. The personal needs allowance lets seniors in residential facilities pay for items such as clothing, tobacco, eyeglasses and over-the-counter medications that residences are not required to provide.

For additional information or to apply, visit the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Virginia Adult Services Program

The goal of the Virginia Adult Services Program is to keep seniors in their home or community for as long as possible, and program benefits include assessments for individuals currently residing in assisted living facilities or seeking assisted living arrangements. Additional benefits include case management, nutrition counseling and home-based services.

Low-income seniors or adults with impairments may be eligible for this program and should request additional information at their local Department of Social Services.

Assisted Living Resources in Richmond

Senior Centers and Programming in Richmond

From leisure programs to health and wellness services, Richmond’s senior centers seek to enhance the lives of older adults. Active seniors may benefit from the variety of clubs and activities available through senior programming services, which may include trips, educational offerings, socialization and opportunities for community involvement.

Linwood Robinson Center
700 North 26th Street, Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 646-3115

Senior Center of Greater Richmond at Peter Paul Development Center
1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 937-1016

John P. Quarles Memorial Senior Center
945 Worth Street, Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 232-9827

Active Adults Programming Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 646-1999

Veterans Services

Virginia’s capital city provides several resources for eligible veterans, including a VA medical center that has a regional benefits satellite office. Individuals seeking counseling, referrals or other support can also contact the local veterans center.

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249
(804) 675-5000

Richmond Vet Center
4902 Fitzhugh Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 353-8958

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