We think that The Virginian is the most probable place for us. The apartments were wonderful and we even considered a studio unit there. The mix of ages was far much better than the last place we visited, and I saw nothing that was disturbing. I liked the packages of amenities that the staff has put together, like the PT coming in and being in the building, the relationship with Sheltering Arms so you can use the pool and equipment there, and having the PAs coming into the building. Those things as well as the age group are what is driving us there.
The Virginian
Offers Independent Living
20 Reviews
300 Twinridge Ln, Richmond, VA 23235
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of The Virginian
Independent Living Reviews for The Virginian
February 19, 2020
I visited this facility
January 03, 2020
I visited this facility
I toured the Virginian and it was a very positive experience. They were attentive, informative, and they gave me a folder with a lot of information. They have very nice apartments, and it would have been well suited for my father. I thought the dining area was impressive, it was very clean, the food had a good presentation, and they seemed to accommodate different diets. It was very pleasant looking, very clean, and very well kept.
Provider Response
Hi Melody, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback on our community.
May 17, 2019
I visited this facility
We checked the The Virginian and we liked it. We thought it was a good option for my mom had her health been better. They have good services it seems, a very good staff, and pretty good accommodations. If my mom had been able, we probably would have given The Virginian a try. The person who gave us the tour was very good. She was very confident. Overall, I thought it was a good option for people who can live independently.
August 13, 2018
I visited this facility
My 79 year-old father and I visited this facility over the weekend. We have visited one other Holiday Retirement community in the area. From a facilities layout perspective, our overall impression was good. Lots of natural light, furniture and interiors were clean, up to date. There was no one on staff to greet us (reception desk was empty), but one of the housekeeping staff members was nice enough to tell us a bit about the facility. We were there approximately a half hour and visited every floor and the dining room (lunch was being served at the time. When we left the lobby reception desk was still empty, and there wasn't a note or sign letting us know who to call. I would definitely recommend a visit and call ahead to schedule a tour.
August 06, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The Virginian is a beautiful place in a great location. The staff is nice, and the food is good. My mom likes joining in the activities. It costs a lot of money, though.
May 31, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Seems to be a very friendly environment. While visiting a relative of a friend, we were walking on the main level which is actually the second floor to go Visit. We were stunned by the odor of cigarette smoke. We thought it was a no smoking facility. We were told the pavilion at the front entrance is where residents go if they smoke. My concern was the danger because my friend’s relative uses oxygen and we noticed other residents had “no smoking/oxygen notices” near their door. We went to talk to management but no one was in the office or at the receptionist’s desk. (It was lunchtime)
The apartment was nice, spaciousness and enough room for essentials. Kitchen had plenty of cabinets, countertop, fridge and small sink. Bathroom was an adequate size with handicapped bars for safety. There is a nice size window in living area and bedroom. Really nice if you like natural light. The apartment I went into did not have patio but my friend said some do. If I was living at the Virginian I would request an apt with a patio. Had a large dining room and it was full when we walked by the balcony overlooking it.
My recommendation would be five stars but smelling the odor on the main level was unpleasant. Hopefully management will read this review, investigate and solve this issue.
January 27, 2018
I visited this facility
The location of The Virginian is not far from where we lived before, so everything around it is pretty familiar. The people seemed to be very happy. We liked it. We ate several good meals there. We wanted a two-bedroom, but there aren't any available, so we're moving into a one-bedroom initially. The rooms are notlarge, which kind of disappointed us. Otherwise, all the facilities were very good. The staff as well as the residents seemed very good. They have a library, a movie theater, and a very good dining room. They seemed to have a lot of activities, and we've been to one or two of them to see what they were like. Everything seemed to be excellent.
July 09, 2017
I visited this facility
. The majority of the residents are in wheelchairs or using walkers. They are unable to walk without assistance and there is only one small elevator. If there was a fire! ????I don't know how they meet the fire /health codes. The smell is rather unpleasant as well as the food. Managers change constantly and no one is one site at night.
Provider Response
Hi jennykay1975, my name is Katie, and I work for Holiday. I'd like to thank you for reaching out to provide us this feedback. You raise some concerns and comments we'd love the opportunity to speak more about and address with you. In fact, our Resident Relations team is ready and standing by, and would love to hear from you so we can share the emergency plan we have in place, along with other safety measures we have designed and implemented with the safety of our residents top of mind. We can be reached by email anytime at resident.relations@holidaytouch.com, or phone at 800-370-8331, and hope to hear from you very soon! Thank you, jennykay1975, hope and look forward to hearing from you very soon --Katie
April 25, 2017
I visited this facility
I liked the building of The Virginian but not when I walked inside some of the rooms because they smelled really bad. I saw a lot of people in wheelchairs, and it broke my heart. The representative was a 5 because she was thorough, very knowledgeable, and took the time to help me. She was really awesome and very attentive. I want to live in a place where the person managing it is just like her.
January 11, 2017
I visited this facility
The Virginian was small. The food seemed to be good. I have eaten there twice, and both times the meals were decent. The 1 bedroom apartment that I saw was smaller than I wanted, and they also showed me a 2 bedroom unit, but I didn’t like the layout. The staff seemed nice, and the pricing is reasonable -- less expensive than where I am living right now.
July 11, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The Virginian is good so far. It’s pretty positive, clean, and neat. The staff seemed to be very friendly and helpful. The food was good. They had church services and bingo.
June 08, 2016
I visited this facility
The Virginian seemed a little more affordable to us. We had a good visiting experience at this place and would be the place we would choose. The staff was friendly and absolutely accommodating. They invited us back for a free meal and all that, just for us to get more acquainted with the place, but we're just not ready for that yet. They had an exercise room, a very nice theater, and the whole thing was very attractive. The dining area looked pretty good to me, and it smelled good.
April 25, 2016
I visited this facility
The Virginian was very bright and had a lot of light, which I liked. They did have two full-time managers as far as I can remember. The recreational staff was there, and I talked with them. The rooms were a bit smaller than the other place I saw, but it was still a nice size with very nice windows. The recreational activities were kind of boring because it was sort of the same stuff every day, and it wasn’t a lot of variety.
September 25, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I was very impressed with The Virginian. I actually wanted to make it mom’s place until she fell and stayed in the hospital. I realized that she could be there for a year or so and then we have to move because of her care needs. But it was very nice. The head staff there could help with assistance as far as medication. The chef was excellent, and I really liked their recipes. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was very good, and the monthly rent was well below.
March 28, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother-in-law is at The Virginian. It was actually the closest one that we could find within our price range. The staff is great. The rooms are also great. My mother-in-law is in a one-bedroom, which is pretty spacious and very nice. They have quite a few activities that my mother-in-law does all day long. She does bingo, yoga, and some exercise classes. She has never exercised before in her life, so that is pretty cool. They also have movie nights and games that they play. Regarding the food though, she doesn't like it. She says it is always cold or bland.
January 31, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My in-laws are now in The Virginian. We chose this facility because they meet their needs over and beyond. Also the price is great. The facility is clean. My in-laws are doing very well. They have adjusted very well there. Also they moved them in with no extra charge. Their room is gorgeous. There's a cathedral ceiling. It's beautiful. The staff is very nice. They're caring people. They would call their residents by their name. They have lots of activities. They have karaoke. They have aerobics that they do in their chairs. They have different people come like they might be people that service hearing aids and also they have musical groups that come in as well. They have church services for different denominations on different times. They have a little bus that takes them to different places. They even take them to their doctors' appointments. Regarding food, sometimes it is good, but sometimes it is plain. Overall, what I like best about this facility is not being worried about my in-laws and the security of having staff there 24/7.
October 28, 2013
I visited this facility
Very intimate environment with about 108 units. Friendly and professional staff, the managers are servers at the meals which are served on the 3rd floor of a 4 floor facility. Very veteran friendly, utilities and cable included in this modestly priced facility located adjacent to an assisted living facility making it convenient for a resident whose level of care may change from indepdendent to a higher level requiring assistance.
September 26, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
She chose Virginian because the facility was something that suites her needs. It provided three meals a day. It's a ground floor living facility and that is good to her because she couldn't get upstairs very easily as mobility is a problem for her. She got a two bedroom apartment although it was a downsize place for her, but still reasonable. It's a really nice place and it got some transportation. It is also close to a rehab facility. I would recommend this facility to others if they were looking for an independent living facility.
September 19, 2013
I visited this facility
I wasn't particularly impressed with The Virginian, although that has a lot to do with my preconceived thoughts about these kind of places. The facilities was good. The setting was nice. The staff was very pleasant. They have basically the activities that I'm interested in, although I wish they have a swimming pool. I had a meal there and it was the most awful meal I ever had in my life. Otherwise the place and the accommodations were fine. The only issue I had with it was when I was dealing with their sales person. There was this sales pitch that made me think that what they really want is for me to be there so they can have some more money. I couldn't get past that feeling. Then the bad food reinforced that idea - they want money but they don't want to feed people edible food! Good food is very important to me, so that's certainly enough to turn me away from a place if I'm going to count on them for my meals.
September 22, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Nicely appearing facility, well kept. My parents have made friends here because of the scheduled meal time, when everyone goes and eats at the same time. The meals are less than what I would hope for, but my parents are reasonably satisfied. The staff is very friendly. My parents came from anther state, so this kind of setting where meals are a part of the package are worth the additional money because it has created social connections for them.
Costs for The Virginian
Services and Amenities of The Virginian
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Included In Rent: Basic Cable, Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water
- Independent Living Starting At: $2339/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Cottages, Handicap Barrier Free Units Available, Individual Climate Control, Safety Rails In Bathroom, Telephone Hookup, Walk In Tub
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room, Resident Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Laundry Room For Use, Library, Locked Mailboxes, Elevator, Parking: Private
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Business Center, Wi Fi In Common Areas
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
- Activities Extra: Billiard Lounge, Game Room, Activity Room
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Most Pets Allowed
About The Virginian
The Virginian is located in Richmond, VA, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to The Virginian for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
