Best Independent Living in Richmond, Virginia

Best-rated independent living in Richmond

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1. 1

   August Healthcare At Richmond

   4.9 (118 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 32 units

2. 2

   Hermitage Three Chopt

   5 (17 reviews)· Independent Living

   Reviewers describe a warm, attentive environment where staff support residents with dementia, plus helpful guidance during move-in and a small, personal feel.

3. 3

   The Berkeley at Short Pump

   4.8 (51 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   This small, locally owned community in Henrico County serves about 110 residents and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 51 reviews.

4. 4

   The Barrington at Hioaks

   4.6 (132 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   The Barrington at Hioaks holds a 4.6 average across 132 Google reviews, though no detailed comments were provided.

5. 5

   Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield

   4.6 (97 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield holds a 4.6-star average across 97 Google reviews, suggesting general family satisfaction.

6. 6

   Masonic Home of Virginia

   4.6 (28 reviews)· Independent Living

   Masonic Home of Virginia is an independent living community in Richmond with a strong 4.7 Google rating from 29 reviews.

7. 7

   Discovery Village The West End

   4.5 (115 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   Discovery Village The West End carries a 4.5-star rating from 115 reviews and offers programming aimed at active seniors in the West End.

8. 8

   Aspire at West End

   4.5 (51 reviews)· Independent Living

   Aspire at West End is an independent living community in Richmond with a 4.5 rating from 50 Google reviews.

9. 9

   St. Mary's Woods Retirement Community

   4.5 (47 reviews)· Independent Living

   St. Mary's Woods Retirement Community holds a 4.5 rating from 47 Google reviews, though no individual comments were available.

10. 10

    Tapp Family Home

    4.8 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Tapp Family Home's one detailed review describes a personalized, attentive setting that helped a resident with early onset dementia settle in better than a prior corporate nursing home.

What families say about independent living in Richmond

Counted across the review summaries of 25 Richmond communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often praise the building and grounds, mentioned by 33% of the 27 communities, along with activities and social life at 26% and food and dining at 22%. Concerns center heavily on cost and billing, raised by 89%, and communication with families, cited by 70%, while building upkeep and medical or nursing care were noted less often, at 15% and 4% respectively.

How families pay for independent living in Virginia

Most families in Virginia start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a house. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years ago, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. It's worth reading the policy closely, since some only pay after a waiting period or require a certain level of care need before benefits kick in.

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Independent Living near Richmond

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

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