Overview of Heritage Oaks

Heritage Oaks offers those living in Richmond, Virginia, a premier independent living community that boasts an exceptional retirement experience for residents to live vibrantly. The luxurious community encourages seniors to build a lifestyle that nurtures their unique sense of freedom and individuality. As a Grace Management community, the professional and compassionate staff is committed to following the philosophy of allowing its residents to age gracefully by allowing them to thrive in a community that they deserve. At Heritage Oaks, seniors and older adults will discover a place where they belong. They can entrust that their lifestyles will be enhanced thanks to the luxury accommodations that allow flexibility, comfortability, and convenience. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and respite stays.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #208 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.64
25% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.28
35% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.5%
5% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.8%
13% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 3.5%
348% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 46.5%
13% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 65.4%
29% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 50.6%

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 394 / 402 / 570 / 594 / 990 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 7.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Heritage Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Virginia

Heritage Oaks is located in Richmond, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
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Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
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Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
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Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
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Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Oaks

What neighborhood is Heritage Oaks in?

Heritage Oaks is in the Jahnke neighborhood of Richmond.

Is Heritage Oaks in a walkable area?

Heritage Oaks has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Heritage Oaks?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Heritage Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Heritage Oaks?

Heritage Oaks is located at 1100 German School Road, Richmond, VA 23225.

What is the phone number of Heritage Oaks?

(804) 323-3800 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Oaks.

Does Heritage Oaks provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Heritage Oaks is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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