Hermitage Richmond
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Richmond, VA

Hermitage Richmond

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

Overview of Hermitage Richmond

Hermitage Richmond fosters retirement homes near me, a sense of purpose for residents, with opportunities for connection, discovery, and personal growth.  Residents enjoy a variety of amenities and services designed to enhance their well-being, including fitness classes, a creative arts studio, group outings, and a lifelong learning program.  On-site religious services and a chaplain provide spiritual support, while a library and volunteer opportunities offer ways to stay engaged.

The community itself is a haven for those seeking a carefree lifestyle.  Maintenance-free living allows residents to focus on enjoying their golden years.  Delicious meals are served daily in the elegant dining room, while housekeeping and linen services take care of everyday chores.  Emergency call systems and 24/7 security ensure resident safety and peace of mind.

Hermitage Richmond is a pet-friendly community and offers a variety of on-site amenities, including a sunroom, gathering spaces, and raised garden beds.  Scheduled transportation is available for those who wish to explore the surrounding area, while a sundries shop caters to everyday needs.

 

Bed community size
257-bed community Rank #4 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 371 homes in Virginia. 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.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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #168 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #301 / 314Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 301st out of 314 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 314. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
92 / 257
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2027
QualificationThree Year | Ambulatory Only | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit
AccreditationsCARF Accreditation

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hermitage Richmond is administered by Kelly Black.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactGale Knox, Executive Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Contact Information

Business Hours24 hours , 7 days

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

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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 6 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. 1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total inspections (57% below)
Latest Inspection August 16, 2024 Renewal

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 614 This facility has 57% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 57% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 16, 2024 renewal inspection found no violations or deficiencies after a full tour, record review, and interviews.
  • June 26, 2024 monitoring visit found no violations in administrative, personnel, resident care, or facility standards.
  • All inspections since May 19, 2021 showed zero deficiencies and no substantiated complaints or citations.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 469 / 532 / 587 / 597 / 625 / 643 / 690 / 696 / 707 / 737 / 780 / 822

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Hermitage Richmond

Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Hermitage Richmond's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.91 miles to nearest hospital (Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Richmond

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Hermitage Richmond
AL
IL
MC
Richmond (Laburnum Park)
257
Facility 257
VA AVG 95
Rank #4 / 371
Yes
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 44
Rank #168 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKelly Black
35.8%
Facility 35.8%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #287 / 297
-6
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Westminster Canterbury Richmond
AL
NH
HC
IL
MC
NC
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 95
Rank #15 / 371
No
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5-00.0
Sunrise of Richmond
AL
HC
MC
Richmond (Raintree)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 95
Rank #111 / 371
Yes
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 44
Rank #289 / 449
Studio / 1 BedAit Karen Simon-Dunham
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #231 / 297
-12
25%
Facility 25%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #47 / 332
10
Facility 10
VA AVG 32
Rank #142 / 332
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #108 / 332
Sunrise at Bon Air
AL
HC
MC
Richmond
94
Facility 94
VA AVG 95
Rank #172 / 371
Yes
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 44
Rank #161 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMichelle Dorsey
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #48 / 297
-15
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #87 / 332
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 32
Rank #198 / 332
1.4
Facility 1.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #158 / 332
Seaton Chesterfield
AL
MC
RC
Richmond
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 95
Rank #191 / 371
No
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 44
Rank #193 / 449
Studio / 1 BedKenneth Gibson-A5
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #183 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Hermitage Richmond 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 Hermitage Richmond

What neighborhood is Hermitage Richmond in?

Hermitage Richmond is in the Laburnum Park neighborhood of Richmond.

Is Hermitage Richmond in a walkable area?

Hermitage Richmond has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Hermitage Richmond's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Hermitage Richmond's license expires on August 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Hermitage Richmond?

Hermitage Richmond's occupancy is 36%.

Does Hermitage Richmond have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Hermitage Richmond on this page.

Does Hermitage Richmond operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Hermitage Richmond is registered as a for-profit in VA.

Who is the administrator of Hermitage Richmond?

Kelly Black is the administrator of Hermitage Richmond.

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