Assisted Living Communities in Richmond City, Virginia
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Richmond City, VA below include 58 Assisted Living facilities with 0 review. On average in Richmond City, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options .
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"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. ..."
"I like the location of The Harmony Collection at Hanover and the cost seems to be in our budget. The lady I met seemed very knowledgeable, but she seemed hurried when we were going through the tour. They have a salon and they seem to have a lot of ac..."
"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...."
"This place is pretty new so I’m hoping they are working through some things. However, they don’t live up to what they are selling on the tour. The communication is AWFUL. They have no app/platform to provide families with info about their loved one. ..."
"We have just completed the paperwork and approval for a relative. Although the paperwork is extensive and full of legal forms they provided help. The staff has been very helpful and cooperative. We all eat a lunch at the facility. The meal was si..."
"THIS INDEPENDENT LIVING HOME IS SO GREAT. THE STAFF IS VERY NICE, AND GOOD TO US. IT'S IN A GREAT LOCATION, AND IN A VERY NICE HOUSING COMMUNITY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOME TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS A HOME WHICH PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVING IN A HOME E..."
"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.
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"Tapp Family Home was very nice. It was a home that had been converted to a facility. It was very clean. It looked well organized and had no ill smells. They had a nice gathering room. The staff was very supportive and seemed very open. It was a nice ..."
"We're going to place my mom at The Haven Assisted Living @ Eleanor because it might be a good match for her. She's going to be the 6th person in this house. They have live-in caregivers there 24 hours a day. What I liked most about it is the low resi..."
"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..."
"These caregivers TRULY care about my parents. When one of them needed to go to the hospital, the staff checked in on my mom every single day to make sure emotionally she was doing okay. The marketing person even went to the hospital to visit my dad a..."
"It is clean. It has a lot of activities going on during the day and they have physical therapy. Everybody that we met there was very nice. They've got different rooms for different things, they've got a calendar every month of all the stuff that's go..."
"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 see the person in charge of placing seniors, so she jus..."
"I needed their rehabilitation services. The Nursing Staff was excellent. The Occupational and Physical therapists were knowledgeable and professional. The atmosphere was good. I am thankful for their care...."
"My mom is in Beth Sholom. We chose it because they are caring. They care for the elderly. They are compassionate for these people. They treat my mom better than the other place she has stayed. They have all kinds of activities. They are involved in e..."
"We chose Cha Cha Care Home for my mom. She's with good people and she's receiving much better care and much more quick response compared to where she was at. For the most part, it has worked out well. I had a couple of issues with the food that they ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Richmond City, VA and Nearby Cities
Hanover County
$4,606
James City
$4,470
Goochland County
$4,415
US
$4,000
Chesterfield County
$3,823
Henrico County
$3,781
Petersburg City
$3,500
Richmond City
$3,400
Paying for Assisted Living in Richmond City
Assisted Living costs in Richmond City start around $3,400 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Richmond City and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Richmond City
Seniors living in Richmond may be eligible for financial assistance under Virginia's Auxiliary Grant.Â
The state caps the amount that assisted living facilities can charge for room and board for seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income.Â
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:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Richmond City
Richmond City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Richmond City, please visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Richmond City
Richmond is the capital of Virginia and is home to just under 229,000 residents, more than 12% of whom are senior citizens aged 65 or older. The city of Richmond and its surrounding areas have 48 assisted living facilities that provide residential care to senior citizens who need it.Â
Facilities in Virginia that provide assisted living services are licensed under one of two categories: assisted living care facilities provide 24-hour supervision and care, while residential living care facilities provide assistance to residents who require help with only one activity of daily living. All of these facilities are regulated and monitored by the Virginia Department of Social Services.Â
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Richmond City
There is plenty of arts and culture in Richmond for senior citizens to enjoy. Historic sites such as the Hanover Courthouse and Dabbs House Museum offer the opportunity to take a trip back through time, while the city's vibrant arts scene offers plenty of events for seniors to take in throughout the year.Â
Richmond has an array of community resources for seniors, including the No Wrong Door program, which is a statewide network of service and care providers catering to older adults and those with disabilities, as well as more than 10 senior centers.Â
Seniors in Richmond can safely travel throughout the city using the GRTCÂ Transit System, which offers reduced fares for senior citizens.Â
The Richmond area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.Â
Virginia doesn't tax Social Security retirement benefits and offers generous deductions on all other forms of retirement income, which can equate to major savings for seniors living in Richmond.
Although the overall cost of living is about 5% above the national average, seniors living in Richmond might notice savings on costs such as healthcare, which is nearly 5% below the national average.Â
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Richmond City
Richmond City-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.