Sunrise at Bon Air
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Richmond, VA

Sunrise at Bon Air

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Richmond, VA

Overview of Sunrise at Bon Air

Sunrise at Bon Air is a senior living community in Richmond, Virginia, that offers a holistic approach to senior care. The community takes a personalized approach, focusing on the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Sunrise at Bon Air provides consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence-based research and theories of aging, with a focus on the individual’s wellness and well-being.

The community remains firmly committed to promoting the safety of its residents, taking rigorous measures to maintain their health during the current times. Sunrise at Bon Air utilizes its Sunrise CareConnect electronic health record system, which allows physicians to track residents’ care, medication protocol, and progress notes remotely. Additionally, the community facilitates telehealth visits with healthcare providers to minimize the need for external office visits. Sunrise at Bon Air has been recognized for its commitment to quality care, earning more than 280 National Quality Awards, more than any other assisted living provider. The community’s mission of championing the quality of life for all seniors is carried out by every Sunrise team member.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 94 Rank #159 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #154 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
52 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #41 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
88.3% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
83 / 94

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise at Bon Air is administered by Michelle Dorsey.

Contact Information

Business Hours, 24 hours, 7 days a week

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
21 deficiencies 6 complaints 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (34% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
• Total complaints (14% below)
• Complaints per year (14% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2132 This facility has 34% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 34% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.52.7 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.5 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 44% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1414 This facility has total inspections in line with the Virginia average (14 vs. VA avg 14).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 67 This facility has 14% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.21.4 This facility has 14% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 14% better

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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1
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1 Bed
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at Bon Air

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Address 9.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Sunrise at Bon Air's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe
AL
MC
Richmond (Henrico)
250
Facility 250
VA AVG 94
Rank #6 / 351
Yes
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 45
Rank #214 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMindy Powell
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #23 / 279
-15
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
Westminster Canterbury Richmond
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 94
Rank #14 / 351
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #361 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #196 / 279
A+5
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
Cedarfield
AL
IL
NH
Richmond
157
Facility 157
VA AVG 94
Rank #34 / 351
Yes
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 45
Rank #391 / 420
1 Bed / 2 BedLauren Burnette
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #222 / 279
A6
17%
Facility 17%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #22 / 330
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #48 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #55 / 271
The Estates at West End
AL
IL
MC
Richmond
105
Facility 105
VA AVG 94
Rank #115 / 351
No
65
Facility 65
VA AVG 45
Rank #78 / 420
Studio / 1 BedStephanie Quick
69.5%
Facility 69.5%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #155 / 279
-16
19%
Facility 19%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #25 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #62 / 271
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #28 / 271
Sunrise at Bon Air
AL
HOS
MC
Richmond
94
Facility 94
VA AVG 94
Rank #159 / 351
Yes
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 45
Rank #154 / 420
Studio / 1 BedMichelle Dorsey
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #41 / 279
-14
36%
Facility 36%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #64 / 330
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 32
Rank #138 / 271
1.5
Facility 1.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #85 / 271

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Sunrise at Bon Air is located in Richmond, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
VA

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
VA

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.
VA

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
VA

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).
VA

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.
VA

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
VA

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
VA

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.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Bon Air

Is Sunrise at Bon Air in a walkable area?

Sunrise at Bon Air has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at Bon Air?

Sunrise at Bon Air's occupancy is 88.3%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise at Bon Air?

Yes, Sunrise at Bon Air allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise at Bon Air?

Michelle Dorsey is the administrator of Sunrise at Bon Air.

How many beds does Sunrise at Bon Air have?

Sunrise at Bon Air has 94 beds.

How much does Sunrise at Bon Air cost per month?

Pricing at Sunrise at Bon Air starts at $4,134 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has Sunrise at Bon Air had any deficiencies?

Sunrise at Bon Air has had 21 reported deficiencies according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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