Chesterfield, VA, lies about 18 miles south of downtown Richmond and features many parks and lakes. Including the surrounding areas, the city affords access to 60 assisted living facilities. These communities support older adults through practical help with daily tasks and social programming, and in 2024, they charge around $5,701 monthly. Although local fees run higher than the national median rate of $5,350, they stand lower than the state’s baseline fee of $6,050.
Reviewers give Chesterfield’s assisted living homes an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars, and you’ll discover 529 reviews local facility reviews in our directory below.
6520 Licking Creek Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23832
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Hall's Care Homes is a retirement place for veterans. My husband is a veteran and they do really good care there. I'm very pleased. The staff is great. He's in a shared room, and they're all shared rooms. It's a house. They have the bathroom and walk..."
$2,500
6800 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is at Lucy Corr. They have physical therapy on-site. In the area that she is in now, it is a double bedroom but spacious enough that everyone has their own privacy. They have a day room for any activities and a dining room where the ..."
Pricing not available
8227 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
4.7
(10 reviews)
"We chose The Harmony Collection at Hanover for my parents because they have both independent living and assisted living. We are also very pleased with the staff and the apartment they moved into. It just seemed like a good fit. Luckily, up until this..."
$3,295
CARING STARS WINNER
12401 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238
4.5
(17 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe. We liked everything, the options and different living possibilities, whether it be a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom. The woman who showed us around, Ashley, was fantastic and answered all our questions. It ju..."
$5,350.4
CARING STARS WINNER
7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
4.5
(42 reviews)
"My wife has moved into Heritage Green Hanover. Everything so far has been real good. I'm paying for a sitter right now, too, for the first 30 days other than the memory care unit. The staff and the food are fine. Every time I've been there, the main ..."
$4,900
CARING STARS WINNER
1800 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
4.3
(32 reviews)
"Vitality West End Richmond has recently renovated the building, so I like its newness. The residents we saw looked to be comfortable and interacted with each other. There's nothing I did not like about it. The staff was very friendly and very informa..."
$2,965
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8227 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
4.3
(25 reviews)
"I toured Harmony at Hanover. The people were very nice. They cared about the people that they were taking care of. It was really clean. I was surprised it smelled like home. It was beautiful. I liked it. They let me see everything in the manager's of..."
$3,155
9100 Bon Air Crossings Drive, Richmond, VA 23235
4.3
(20 reviews)
"The staff at The Crossroads at Bon Air was very professional and very informative. The facility was very nice. The size of the area was sufficient...."
$3,950
1807 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229
4.1
(29 reviews)
"I went to Sunrise of Richmond. That's where I was going to place my mom until she was very adamant that she did not want to go back into a nursing home as long as the doctor okayed it, and that's the only reason I didn't go. I'm going to keep them in..."
$6,262.4
590 Flank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My wife is at Spring Oak Assisted Living, and it's good. They have different activities, her room is kept clean, and the staff is very nice and very informative. They get along well with them. The food looks good. I haven't seen the library, but I've..."
$3,500
2400 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23238
4.0
(11 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End. The day we moved in, they were wonderful. They helped me with everything. I could not have been more pleased. They have a salon, and they give you towels. They supply a lot of things. ..."
$4,410
9078 Cudlipp Ave, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Pleasant family atmosphere. Sincerely caring staff and a home like feeling. Spacious living room and nice clean rooms for residents and assistance is available 24/7. Timely laundry and care to personal needs. ..."
$3,600
CARING STARS WINNER
2105 Cranbeck Road, Richmond, VA 23235
3.7
(30 reviews)
"Sunrise at Bon Air was a nice facility. The building was very homey. I thought the residents that we talked to seemed very happy. The apartments were nice and the staff that we talked to seemed knowledgeable and caring, but not as expert as the other..."
$5,168
9495 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Sancerre Atlee Station is brand new. It's within three miles from our daughter's home and also about three miles from a local medical facility hospital in the area. We liked the apartments that were available. We liked the size, what they looked like..."
$4,700
3590 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
2.8
(7 reviews)
"We visited Elizabeth House, and we liked it. The room was a good size. It was nice and clean. We couldn't look around too much because they wouldn't let us go where the other people were because of COVID. We could only look at the one room...."
$2,977
1550 John Rolfe Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23238
Imagine your life at Parkside. Conveniently located near shopping and restaurants. At Parkside, the finer things in life are just steps away. Newcomers are welcomed and included in our community. Parkside offers 73 residences, which range from studios to more spacious offerings. Our light-filled apartment feature nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops, and designer lighting and cabinetry. Four distinct levels of care offered to our residents and a dedicated memory center with a sensory garden is available to those with dementia. Whatever their needs, our residents will receive the quality and comprehensive residential, healthcare and community-based services to individuals of all faiths.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$5,250
2001 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
At the newly renovated Gardens, we approach wellbeing holistically. Each week, we offer a full spectrum of activities designed to support the emotional, mental and physical needs of our residents. Regular activities include arts and crafts, musical performances, sing-alongs, yoga, exercise classes, manicures, games, movies, cookouts, parties, and outings as well as Shabbat dinners and spiritual services for a variety of denominations. Our community is also supported by a chaplain and recreational therapists. Outside the entrance to the Gardens, a colorful whirlig spins in the wind, welcoming visitors. The lawn ornament is a fitting beacon to the friendly community inside. Light, bright and open describes the interior of this community, one of two assisted living communities on the Shalom Gardens campus. Surrounded by attractive gardens and outdoor living spaces, the community offers ample opportunities to savor a sunny afternoon. Residents can take in an outdoor concert on the patio or enjoy lemonade and cookies on the rooftop terrace.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$4,250
65 W Clopton St, Richmond, VA 23225
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had to take my mother to the hospital because she was in great deal of pain with her back that was repaired. And then once that rehab is finished, we'll take her back over to Saint Francis - Manchester. Saint Francis really feels like a home. Ever..."
Pricing not available
2511 Wise Street, Richmond, VA 23225
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My sister has lived at this facility for 0ver 5 years, the entire place is clean and staff are very hospitable, I've visited several times unexpectant, and it was always the same. Exceptional individuals that I've had contact with were Claire in Resi..."
Pricing not available
7205 Woodside Street, Henrico, VA 23231
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The owner of DPC was very accommodating, friendly, and gave me a nice tour. It was about 25 minutes from the house. There were individual homes, and that was what we were looking for. The price was reasonable. ..."
$2,500
Assisted Living
RC
5.0
Review of Hall's Care Homes LLC
Hall's Care Homes is a retirement place for veterans. My husband is a veteran and they do really good care there. I'm very pleased. The staff is great. He's in a shared room, and they're all shared...
Assisted Living
ReviewerAT0226
4.0
Review of Lucy Corr
I toured Assisted Living at Lucy Corr Village for my mother. The appearance was fine, I didn't see any issues, however the rooms were all occupied. Since I was a walk-in, they told me I couldn't...
Assisted Living
Laura
5.0
Review of Hall's Care Homes LLC
My loved one is in Hall's Care Homes LLC. It's a regular house, and they take care of him. They're great with him, he's doing fine, and he's happy. They have a television and they're working on...
With a median monthly expense of $5,701, per Genworth's Cost of Care Survey 2024, Chesterfield has lower assisted living fees than many locations throughout the state. Toward the coast, standard monthly pricing increases to $6,022 in Virginia Beach. Moving west also sees price hikes, with fees of around $7,060 in Roanoke and $7,282 in Blacksburg. However, Harrisonburg offers monthly savings of almost $2,000 compared to Chesterfield.
Chesterfield
$5,701
Virginia
$6,050
United States
$5,350
Roanoke
$7,060
Blacksburg
$7,282
Harrisonburg
$3,725
Virginia Beach
$6,022
The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey says the median monthly cost of an assisted living community in Chesterfield is $3,645. This is $1,205 less than the state average and $655 less than the national average.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Seniors living in Chesterfield may qualify for aid through the Auxiliary Grant Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the 1915 (c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Chesterfield’s seniors typically cut costs by aging in place rather than moving into residential care settings. Locally, nonmedical in-home care and clinical-focused home health care share a median monthly fee of $5,339; this is $362 lower than the norm for assisted living. However, assisted living offers a more affordable option than skilled nursing care; a semi-private room in a Chesterfield nursing home costs about $3,880 more each month than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Assisted Living Facility
$5,701
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,581
Note: Since data for Chesterfield is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Richmond, instead.
Seniors in Chesterfield have access to several programs and services that focus on improving their quality of life. Available at low cost or for free, these programs include transportation, meals, health and general education.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Services | (804) 748-1000 | The Office of Aging and Disability serves residents ages 50 and older throughout Chesterfield County. The agency helps seniors remain active, independent and vital to their community, provides information and referrals to services and resources, promotes and coordinates services for older adults and their caregivers. |
| Chesterfield Senior Center | (804) 748-1623 | The Chesterfield Senior Center offers a calendar of events for seniors aged 55 and older. Daily, weekly and monthly activities include crafts, chair fitness, meals, art lessons, bowling, bingo, games and regularly scheduled outings. |
| Senior Connections | (804) 343-3000 | Senior Connections is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors maintain their independence and quality of life. Services include home-delivered meals, money management, case management, transportation, caregiver support and care coordination. |
| Chesterfield County Veterans Affairs | (843) 623-2482 | The Chesterfield Veterans Affairs Office advocates for veterans and their families and works to provide benefits and compensation to those who have served the country. The office can provide help obtaining military records, can assist with transitions and help to locate medical care. The agency can also assist veterans signing up for the Aid and Attendance Benefit that pays for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
| Access Chesterfield | (804) 706-2796 | Access Chesterfield provides transportation for seniors aged 60 and older throughout the area for medical appointments and general outings. All rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. |
Chesterfield-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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