27 Nursing Homes Near Richmond, VA
Richmond is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia and it has a rich history dating back to the Revolutionary War. The city has a population of 230,436, of which 12.8% are seniors. It’s a popular retirement destination for seniors, in part because of the standard of amenities and health care available. The average life expectancy in Richmond is about 79 years, which is slightly longer than the national average and the city is served by an impressive 18 hospitals and 628 pharmacies.
Nursing home care is an important service for seniors who have severe health conditions and for those who are bedridden. It provides round-the-clock skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. The average cost of nursing home care in Richmond is $9,064 per month, which is more than $1,300 above the national average. Seniors who are generally in good health and merely require help with the activities of daily living may find assisted living or home health care a more affordable option.
This guide considers the cost of nursing home care in Richmond compared to other types of care and also lists some useful services available for older seniors in the city.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Richmond, VA
Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center
1601 Broadrock Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23224
Sitter and Barfoot has been a lifesaver for my Father. He has lived in several assisted living facilities over the years, and all of them were extremely expensive and did not take care of his needs. F
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Sitter and Barfoot has been a lifesaver for my Father. He has lived in several assisted living facilities over the years, and all of them were extremely expensive and did not take care of his needs. For example, he fell out of bed and was on the floor for hours before anyone came to help him!
Now, with living at Sitter, and being a Disabled Vet at 100%, it is 100% free for him and the head nurses and Management team are very courteous and always reply to my emails and/or calls.
My family is very lucky to have placed him with Sitter & Barfoot.
I wish there were more facilities like Barfoot, who could take care of our Veterans, who have sacrificed their lives for this wonderful country!
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Sitter and Barfoot has been a lifesaver for my Father. He has lived in several assisted living facilities over the years, and all of them were extremely expensive and did not take care of his needs. F
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Sitter and Barfoot has been a lifesaver for my Father. He has lived in several assisted living facilities over the years, and all of them were extremely expensive and did not take care of his needs. For example, he fell out of bed and was on the floor for hours before anyone came to help him!
Now, with living at Sitter, and being a Disabled Vet at 100%, it is 100% free for him and the head nurses and Management team are very courteous and always reply to my emails and/or calls.
My family is very lucky to have placed him with Sitter & Barfoot.
I wish there were more facilities like Barfoot, who could take care of our Veterans, who have sacrificed their lives for this wonderful country!
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Our Lady of Hope
13700 NORTH GAYTON ROAD, Richmond, VA, 23233
I was in need of long term nursing care for my mom in March of 2017. I happened to find an article about Our Lady of Hope and it was a done deal. My initial impression of the facility and staff has
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I was in need of long term nursing care for my mom in March of 2017. I happened to find an article about Our Lady of Hope and it was a done deal. My initial impression of the facility and staff has only grown since my mom became a resident. The staff is outstanding, the care is better than any other facility we were involved with and there were 3. I fully believe my mom is alive today because of the care she has received at OLOH. I would HIGHLY recommend OLOH to anyone that wants to insure their loved one is totally cared for and wants peace of mind in the process.
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I was in need of long term nursing care for my mom in March of 2017. I happened to find an article about Our Lady of Hope and it was a done deal. My initial impression of the facility and staff has
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I was in need of long term nursing care for my mom in March of 2017. I happened to find an article about Our Lady of Hope and it was a done deal. My initial impression of the facility and staff has only grown since my mom became a resident. The staff is outstanding, the care is better than any other facility we were involved with and there were 3. I fully believe my mom is alive today because of the care she has received at OLOH. I would HIGHLY recommend OLOH to anyone that wants to insure their loved one is totally cared for and wants peace of mind in the process.
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Manorcare Health Services – Richmond
2125 HILLIARD ROAD, Richmond, VA, 23228
My mother is in ManorCare. She was there before, and they were just really thorough and took good care of my mom. The nurses were nice and alert with the people.
My mother is in ManorCare. She was there before, and they were just really thorough and took good care of my mom. The nurses were nice and alert with the people.
Parham Health Care & Rehab Cen
2400 E PARHAM ROAD, Richmond, VA, 23228
My brother is in Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for rehab. They’ve been rated five stars. They seemed to be efficient and knew what they were doing. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, an
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My brother is in Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for rehab. They’ve been rated five stars. They seemed to be efficient and knew what they were doing. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. He doesn’t like the food so much.
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My brother is in Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for rehab. They’ve been rated five stars. They seemed to be efficient and knew what they were doing. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, an
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My brother is in Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for rehab. They’ve been rated five stars. They seemed to be efficient and knew what they were doing. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. He doesn’t like the food so much.
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Manorcare Health Services-imperial
1719 BELLEVUE AVENUE, Richmond, VA, 23227
My mother’s mental health was quickly declining. Her dementia was getting worse. My sister could no longer care for her and we found ManorCare. I went and took a tour of the facility and was impressed
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My mother’s mental health was quickly declining. Her dementia was getting worse. My sister could no longer care for her and we found ManorCare. I went and took a tour of the facility and was impressed by the friendly staff and the homelike atmosphere. I even took my mother and she felt very comfortable here.
Mom has been here about a month and she is still settling in but everyone from the care staff to the doctors as well as the front office has been very helpful and accommodating. I think we picked the right place for my mother and for our family !!
An extra shout out to the Director and front office staff. We had a very tight deadline to move my mother and they were very helpful throughout the process. Thank you all for what you do !! God Bless !!
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My mother’s mental health was quickly declining. Her dementia was getting worse. My sister could no longer care for her and we found ManorCare. I went and took a tour of the facility and was impressed
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My mother’s mental health was quickly declining. Her dementia was getting worse. My sister could no longer care for her and we found ManorCare. I went and took a tour of the facility and was impressed by the friendly staff and the homelike atmosphere. I even took my mother and she felt very comfortable here.
Mom has been here about a month and she is still settling in but everyone from the care staff to the doctors as well as the front office has been very helpful and accommodating. I think we picked the right place for my mother and for our family !!
An extra shout out to the Director and front office staff. We had a very tight deadline to move my mother and they were very helpful throughout the process. Thank you all for what you do !! God Bless !!
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Bonview Rehabilitation and Healthcare
7246 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23225
My dad is living in Bonview. It’s neat, clean, and smells good. I didn’t realize I was in a nursing home. The layout is easy to navigate. I would recommend this place to anyone.
My dad is living in Bonview. It’s neat, clean, and smells good. I didn’t realize I was in a nursing home. The layout is easy to navigate. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Envoy of Westover Hills
4403 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23225
The facility is the best very clean and it feels like home. The staff is very nice and well mannered they take good care of the residents. The resident appeared to be please with the facility. I spoke
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The facility is the best very clean and it feels like home. The staff is very nice and well mannered they take good care of the residents. The resident appeared to be please with the facility. I spoke with some residents along the way they were very excited about the activities ,they had planned for the day there is nothing like a good game of bingo win there are prizes involved. The administrator was exceptionally nice to me when I stopped by the office to ask questions about my loved one’s care. He gave me his personal number and told me I could call him at any hour and he’d assist me however he needed to. I really loved that, it made me feel really happy because I know care about my loved ones when I’m not around.
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The facility is the best very clean and it feels like home. The staff is very nice and well mannered they take good care of the residents. The resident appeared to be please with the facility. I spoke
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The facility is the best very clean and it feels like home. The staff is very nice and well mannered they take good care of the residents. The resident appeared to be please with the facility. I spoke with some residents along the way they were very excited about the activities ,they had planned for the day there is nothing like a good game of bingo win there are prizes involved. The administrator was exceptionally nice to me when I stopped by the office to ask questions about my loved one’s care. He gave me his personal number and told me I could call him at any hour and he’d assist me however he needed to. I really loved that, it made me feel really happy because I know care about my loved ones when I’m not around.
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Beaufont Health Care Center
200 HIOAKS ROAD, Richmond, VA, 23225
I was at Beaufont Health Care Center. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. The nurses there are great. The people that give me therapy are 100%. They’re some of the best I’ve ever seen, and I
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I was at Beaufont Health Care Center. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. The nurses there are great. The people that give me therapy are 100%. They’re some of the best I’ve ever seen, and I have had therapy before in other places. It’s like a family atmosphere. I love that place. I even tried to stay there, but of course, I couldn’t because I didn’t make enough money. The staff are excellent. They’re very caring. The food was great. I gained weight, so that tells you something. They had bingo on Wednesdays and yoga on Thursdays. You can go in there any time you want to and read books or do puzzles.
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I was at Beaufont Health Care Center. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. The nurses there are great. The people that give me therapy are 100%. They’re some of the best I’ve ever seen, and I
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I was at Beaufont Health Care Center. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. The nurses there are great. The people that give me therapy are 100%. They’re some of the best I’ve ever seen, and I have had therapy before in other places. It’s like a family atmosphere. I love that place. I even tried to stay there, but of course, I couldn’t because I didn’t make enough money. The staff are excellent. They’re very caring. The food was great. I gained weight, so that tells you something. They had bingo on Wednesdays and yoga on Thursdays. You can go in there any time you want to and read books or do puzzles.
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Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing Center
1901 LIBBIE AVE, Richmond, VA, 23226
My mother was at Glenbournie Rehab a month ago. I have taken my time to write this review because I was so angry by the situation there that I felt I should give it a few weeks before putting anything
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My mother was at Glenbournie Rehab a month ago. I have taken my time to write this review because I was so angry by the situation there that I felt I should give it a few weeks before putting anything down on paper so my review would not be clouded by my anger.
Upon arrival, my mom was put in a room across from the quarantine covid unit. I felt this was not a good place for her since she had just left the hospital because of bronchitis/pneumonia and heart issues. I told them about my concern. They did say they would switch her room the next day which they did. However, what really bothered me was that I shared with them that my mother has dementia and that at night time she might speak to them in Spanish because that is her native language. The person taking her vitals said, “Why would they send a person that does not speak the language to us, that is just wrong.” I looked at her and explained that my mom does speak English, but that with her dementia she might speak to them in Spanish it just depends. The ignorance was shocking. My parents and I have lived in Richmond for over 30 years and I have never heard anyone make a comment like that. I bit my tongue but what I wanted to say was, “Would you not treat a person just because they do not speak the language. The next day PT went well and I have to say that the PT folks are good. However, on her third day there, I found my parents really upset when I arrived after work saying that they were leaving. I spoke to the person in the hall who seemed to be assigned to her room and also sand I shared that my mom wanted to leave and if she knew what had happened. The employee said to me, “She refused to eat, I am calling social services on her.” At that point, I tried to find someone who could help me understand what was going on with the situation. After several attempts and being ignored by several employees, a kind nurse came and spoke to me. I explained to her that my mom has dementia and that an employee was scolding my mom and saying that she was calling social services on her. I was the one who ended up speaking to social services and requesting an immediate transfer to another rehabilitation facility. I also want to add that Glenbournie has an alarm that beeps non-stop, I don’t know how the employees can handle that noise. No one smiles or seems happy with their job there. It is a very sad and angry place. The employees seem very tense. If I were management I would really see why everyone is so unhappy or why no one ever says hello.
I also waited to write this review because I wanted to compare my mom’s experience with the other facility before writing the review. From the minute we walked into the other facility we were greeted with kindness. peace and love.
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My mother was at Glenbournie Rehab a month ago. I have taken my time to write this review because I was so angry by the situation there that I felt I should give it a few weeks before putting anything
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My mother was at Glenbournie Rehab a month ago. I have taken my time to write this review because I was so angry by the situation there that I felt I should give it a few weeks before putting anything down on paper so my review would not be clouded by my anger.
Upon arrival, my mom was put in a room across from the quarantine covid unit. I felt this was not a good place for her since she had just left the hospital because of bronchitis/pneumonia and heart issues. I told them about my concern. They did say they would switch her room the next day which they did. However, what really bothered me was that I shared with them that my mother has dementia and that at night time she might speak to them in Spanish because that is her native language. The person taking her vitals said, “Why would they send a person that does not speak the language to us, that is just wrong.” I looked at her and explained that my mom does speak English, but that with her dementia she might speak to them in Spanish it just depends. The ignorance was shocking. My parents and I have lived in Richmond for over 30 years and I have never heard anyone make a comment like that. I bit my tongue but what I wanted to say was, “Would you not treat a person just because they do not speak the language. The next day PT went well and I have to say that the PT folks are good. However, on her third day there, I found my parents really upset when I arrived after work saying that they were leaving. I spoke to the person in the hall who seemed to be assigned to her room and also sand I shared that my mom wanted to leave and if she knew what had happened. The employee said to me, “She refused to eat, I am calling social services on her.” At that point, I tried to find someone who could help me understand what was going on with the situation. After several attempts and being ignored by several employees, a kind nurse came and spoke to me. I explained to her that my mom has dementia and that an employee was scolding my mom and saying that she was calling social services on her. I was the one who ended up speaking to social services and requesting an immediate transfer to another rehabilitation facility. I also want to add that Glenbournie has an alarm that beeps non-stop, I don’t know how the employees can handle that noise. No one smiles or seems happy with their job there. It is a very sad and angry place. The employees seem very tense. If I were management I would really see why everyone is so unhappy or why no one ever says hello.
I also waited to write this review because I wanted to compare my mom’s experience with the other facility before writing the review. From the minute we walked into the other facility we were greeted with kindness. peace and love.
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The Laurels of University Park
2420 Pemberton Rd, Richmond, VA, 23233
My mother has been there for about a month. Probably will continue to be there. As far as her OT/PT goes, the staff as helped build her strength up. The nurses keep me informed. Only disappointing thi
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My mother has been there for about a month. Probably will continue to be there. As far as her OT/PT goes, the staff as helped build her strength up. The nurses keep me informed. Only disappointing thing, memory impaired people need reminding of activities so they don’t miss them. Food could be a little better.
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My mother has been there for about a month. Probably will continue to be there. As far as her OT/PT goes, the staff as helped build her strength up. The nurses keep me informed. Only disappointing thi
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My mother has been there for about a month. Probably will continue to be there. As far as her OT/PT goes, the staff as helped build her strength up. The nurses keep me informed. Only disappointing thing, memory impaired people need reminding of activities so they don’t miss them. Food could be a little better.
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Westport Health Center
7300 FOREST AVE, Richmond, VA, 23226
The Good, Bad & Ugly My wife needed rehab after extensive leg surgery. I visited, they had a good gym & promised 3 hours of PT & OT a day. She may have gotten 2 hours one day. The Ug
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The Good, Bad & Ugly My wife needed rehab after extensive leg surgery. I visited, they had a good gym & promised 3 hours of PT & OT a day. She may have gotten 2 hours one day. The Ugly started after we arrived at night. She had a high level of pain and they told her they could not give her the prescribed pain med, the pharmacy was closed until the morning. Fortunately my wife had the surgeon’s cell number and called him. I was able to go get some so I could to give to her then and another dose for her next scheduled dose since the pharmacy would only be open after the 2nd scheduled dose. Someone took the second dose from her in the night. One night they made her and her roommate go out in the hall because they were spraying rooms. They did not spray her room. This is indicative of other bad experiences that I do not have space to write about. There are some good people working there. But communication between levels of people is horrible. One person says one thing and someone later says that is not correct. Food was so-so. They are understaffed for aides. After 1.5 hrs in a wet bed my wife called saying "Get me out of here." For her mental health, I did. Better management , better intercommunication & more staff are all badly needed.
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The Good, Bad & Ugly My wife needed rehab after extensive leg surgery. I visited, they had a good gym & promised 3 hours of PT & OT a day. She may have gotten 2 hours one day. The Ug
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The Good, Bad & Ugly My wife needed rehab after extensive leg surgery. I visited, they had a good gym & promised 3 hours of PT & OT a day. She may have gotten 2 hours one day. The Ugly started after we arrived at night. She had a high level of pain and they told her they could not give her the prescribed pain med, the pharmacy was closed until the morning. Fortunately my wife had the surgeon’s cell number and called him. I was able to go get some so I could to give to her then and another dose for her next scheduled dose since the pharmacy would only be open after the 2nd scheduled dose. Someone took the second dose from her in the night. One night they made her and her roommate go out in the hall because they were spraying rooms. They did not spray her room. This is indicative of other bad experiences that I do not have space to write about. There are some good people working there. But communication between levels of people is horrible. One person says one thing and someone later says that is not correct. Food was so-so. They are understaffed for aides. After 1.5 hrs in a wet bed my wife called saying "Get me out of here." For her mental health, I did. Better management , better intercommunication & more staff are all badly needed.
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Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Center
8254 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116
I had been at Sheltering Arms. They are actually a rehab facility. They’re an inpatient facility for physical rehab, for PT and OT. You can give them across the board, in every single respect, every w
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I had been at Sheltering Arms. They are actually a rehab facility. They’re an inpatient facility for physical rehab, for PT and OT. You can give them across the board, in every single respect, every way possibly imaginable, top ratings. I went from not being able to move my legs at all to walking with a walker in less than two weeks. The first day I came there, I came from surgery, I was dirty, I was scared, I was hurting and this woman came up and she said, ‘Is it okay if I give you a hug?’ and she said, ‘You’re okay now, you’re here. You’re going to be okay.’ I told her I smelled so bad and I felt so horrible. She got me in and she scrubbed me from head to toe and the whole time, this really nice sweet soft voice was just right there. She got me changed into clean clothes and got me in a clean bed. She brought me a meal and she brought me ice cream. I will never forget that. I had 13 major back surgeries and I had never at anyone, anywhere showed me the kind of love, care and kindness that I got from Sheltering Arms. The food was excellent. I want to say to Sheltering Arms, "Thank you for your caring!!"
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I had been at Sheltering Arms. They are actually a rehab facility. They’re an inpatient facility for physical rehab, for PT and OT. You can give them across the board, in every single respect, every w
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I had been at Sheltering Arms. They are actually a rehab facility. They’re an inpatient facility for physical rehab, for PT and OT. You can give them across the board, in every single respect, every way possibly imaginable, top ratings. I went from not being able to move my legs at all to walking with a walker in less than two weeks. The first day I came there, I came from surgery, I was dirty, I was scared, I was hurting and this woman came up and she said, ‘Is it okay if I give you a hug?’ and she said, ‘You’re okay now, you’re here. You’re going to be okay.’ I told her I smelled so bad and I felt so horrible. She got me in and she scrubbed me from head to toe and the whole time, this really nice sweet soft voice was just right there. She got me changed into clean clothes and got me in a clean bed. She brought me a meal and she brought me ice cream. I will never forget that. I had 13 major back surgeries and I had never at anyone, anywhere showed me the kind of love, care and kindness that I got from Sheltering Arms. The food was excellent. I want to say to Sheltering Arms, "Thank you for your caring!!"
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Covenant Woods
7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111
My husband was in Covenant Woods just for hospice, and he’s coming home tomorrow. It is like a retirement community. They have assisted living, but at the same time they have healthcare. He was there
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My husband was in Covenant Woods just for hospice, and he’s coming home tomorrow. It is like a retirement community. They have assisted living, but at the same time they have healthcare. He was there for respite. The place was great. It’s a beautiful place and the staff was excellent. They took care of my husband, and they were just attentive to him. I can’t say enough about Covenant Woods. Everybody was so good, the facility was very clean, and the food was excellent. He loved the food. They have PT, OT, and all kinds of activities. He could not participate much because he has Parkinson’s and dementia, but he participated in some things. They had a lot of activities for seniors. I think it’s very good for assisted living seniors who are still able to do things for themselves. It’s a little expensive, but I think you get what you pay for.
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My husband was in Covenant Woods just for hospice, and he’s coming home tomorrow. It is like a retirement community. They have assisted living, but at the same time they have healthcare. He was there
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My husband was in Covenant Woods just for hospice, and he’s coming home tomorrow. It is like a retirement community. They have assisted living, but at the same time they have healthcare. He was there for respite. The place was great. It’s a beautiful place and the staff was excellent. They took care of my husband, and they were just attentive to him. I can’t say enough about Covenant Woods. Everybody was so good, the facility was very clean, and the food was excellent. He loved the food. They have PT, OT, and all kinds of activities. He could not participate much because he has Parkinson’s and dementia, but he participated in some things. They had a lot of activities for seniors. I think it’s very good for assisted living seniors who are still able to do things for themselves. It’s a little expensive, but I think you get what you pay for.
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Autumn Care
7600 Autumn Park Way, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111
If you want a place that has beautiful land scape this is it. If you are looking for a place that has over worked staff that really doesn’t care about your loved one this is the place to be. A coupl
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If you want a place that has beautiful land scape this is it. If you are looking for a place that has over worked staff that really doesn’t care about your loved one this is the place to be. A couple nurses acted like they cared. One aide really cared and cried. The head nurse never said a word to me when I went to collect my brothers things the day he passed. This person would give very short answers like I was bothering her. The last day she never came to offer any condolences while collecting his belongings I went to the desk and some what exploded. How unprofessional. You work in a nursing home lady at least pretend you care. This is the head nurse. I complained to their social worker who blew smoke up my… while using catch phrases like "reach out to you"They told me the administrator would call me. Yea right. I also called director of nursing. Never heard a word from her either. This is a shame and was so disgusting. This person was his nurse the whole time he was there. No caring Angels at this place. Some will understand that comment.
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If you want a place that has beautiful land scape this is it. If you are looking for a place that has over worked staff that really doesn’t care about your loved one this is the place to be. A coupl
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If you want a place that has beautiful land scape this is it. If you are looking for a place that has over worked staff that really doesn’t care about your loved one this is the place to be. A couple nurses acted like they cared. One aide really cared and cried. The head nurse never said a word to me when I went to collect my brothers things the day he passed. This person would give very short answers like I was bothering her. The last day she never came to offer any condolences while collecting his belongings I went to the desk and some what exploded. How unprofessional. You work in a nursing home lady at least pretend you care. This is the head nurse. I complained to their social worker who blew smoke up my… while using catch phrases like "reach out to you"They told me the administrator would call me. Yea right. I also called director of nursing. Never heard a word from her either. This is a shame and was so disgusting. This person was his nurse the whole time he was there. No caring Angels at this place. Some will understand that comment.
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Nursing Home Costs in Richmond, VA
The cost of nursing home care in a semi-private room is $9,064 per month. Private rooms cost slightly more, averaging $9,627 a month.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Fees for nursing home care vary across the state of Virginia. Richmond is one of the more expensive cities in the state for nursing home care according to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2020. In the Virginia Beach area, fees are slightly lower than the state average, at $7,665 per month. Heading inland, the cost of nursing home care in Charlottesville is lower still, averaging $7,452 monthly. To the north, in Winchester, nursing home fees are relatively expensive, costing $9,566 per month. To the south in the Blacksburg Area, nursing home fees are in line with the state average.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Richmond can choose from several types of senior care, depending on their financial circumstances and needs. Nursing home care is the most expensive, costing $7,665 per month for a private room. Adult day care is the most affordable, with fees of $1,083 for help with the activities of daily living in a group setting. Assisted living facilities offer similar services plus room and board for $4,000 per month. In-home care is delivered in a senior’s own home for $3,813 for help with chores, meal prep and other activities, or $4,195 for personal assistance and basic medical services.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Richmond, VA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Richmond, VA
Family members who think their loved ones may be able to remain at home for a while longer may need to use free or low-cost services to make that happen. Below are some resources that can help families decide which care type is the best for their aging senior and which support services will benefit them.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves seniors in the Greater Richmond area who are living with the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as those who care for them. It offers information, advocacy and support to anyone who is affected by the condition. Many services are offered free of charge. |
| Senior Connections | (800) 989-2286 | Senior Connections is Richmond’s Area Agency on Aging. It offers a variety of services for older adults living in Richmond and the surrounding area, including advocacy and support, education and options counseling, helping seniors find the best care services for their needs or giving them the resource they need to age in place. Many services are offered free of charge or on a donation basis. |
| DARS Office for Aging Services | (804) 662-7000 | DARS is a part of the Office for Aging Services that provides resources for older adults and those with disabilities. It offers services to help seniors maintain their dignity and security as they age, including running caregiver support programs, wellness workshops and fall prevention programs, as well as guardianship services for those who are struggling to manage their finances and care options. Services are open to all those who are older or disabled and living in Virginia. |