Best Assisted Living in Richmond, VA

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Jun 2026

We analyzed

26 homes in Richmond, VA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Virginia Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Other senior care options in Richmond:

Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg. Monthly cost: $5,800

National average: $5,600

Monthly cost range: $5,300–$7,900

National average: $3,400 – $8,200

Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12

National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Richmond (Metro Area)

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

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Sunrise at Bon Air	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Richmond	94 Facility 94 VA AVG 98 Rank #176 / 371	Yes	52 Facility 52 VA AVG 44 Rank #161 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed	Michelle Dorsey	88.3% Facility 88.3% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #48 / 297	-	15	40% Facility 40% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #87 / 332	6 Facility 6 VA AVG 7 Rank #217 / 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 Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Richmond	88 Facility 88 VA AVG 98 Rank #195 / 371	No	47 Facility 47 VA AVG 44 Rank #193 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed	Kenneth Gibson	-	A	5	60% Facility 60% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #183 / 332	0 Facility 0 VA AVG 7 Rank #1 / 332	0 Facility 0 VA AVG 32 Rank #1 / 332	0.0 Facility 0.0 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 332
Sunrise of Richmond	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Richmond (Raintree)	110 Facility 110 VA AVG 98 Rank #115 / 371	Yes	32 Facility 32 VA AVG 44 Rank #289 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed	Ait 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	6 Facility 6 VA AVG 7 Rank #217 / 332	10 Facility 10 VA AVG 32 Rank #142 / 332	0.8 Facility 0.8 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #108 / 332
Sancerre Atlee Station	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Mechanicsville (Giles Preserve)	120 Facility 120 VA AVG 98 Rank #93 / 371	Yes	30 Facility 30 VA AVG 44 Rank #304 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Lauren Friedman	-	A	18	38.9% Facility 38.9% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #86 / 332	12 Facility 12 VA AVG 7 Rank #286 / 332	13 Facility 13 VA AVG 32 Rank #158 / 332	0.7 Facility 0.7 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #104 / 332
The Estates at West End	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Richmond	105 Facility 105 VA AVG 98 Rank #131 / 371	No	65 Facility 65 VA AVG 44 Rank #82 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed	Stephanie Quick	69.5% Facility 69.5% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #172 / 297	-	17	23.5% Facility 23.5% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #46 / 332	9 Facility 9 VA AVG 7 Rank #266 / 332	8 Facility 8 VA AVG 32 Rank #122 / 332	0.5 Facility 0.5 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #90 / 332
Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Richmond (Henrico)	250 Facility 250 VA AVG 98 Rank #7 / 371	Yes	43 Facility 43 VA AVG 44 Rank #223 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Mindy Powell	94.0% Facility 94.0% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #20 / 297	-	16	0% Facility 0% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #1 / 332	7 Facility 7 VA AVG 7 Rank #229 / 332	0 Facility 0 VA AVG 32 Rank #1 / 332	0.0 Facility 0.0 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 332
Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond	42 Facility 42 VA AVG 98 Rank #323 / 371	Yes	12 Facility 12 VA AVG 44 Rank #398 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed	Ms. Erikka Hallback	100.0% Facility 100.0% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #1 / 297	-	15	20% Facility 20% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #35 / 332	7 Facility 7 VA AVG 7 Rank #229 / 332	3 Facility 3 VA AVG 32 Rank #85 / 332	0.2 Facility 0.2 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #77 / 332
Elancé at Tuckahoe	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Henrico (Tuckahoe)	175 Facility 175 VA AVG 98 Rank #26 / 371	No	22 Facility 22 VA AVG 44 Rank #348 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Sabrina Richmond	58.3% Facility 58.3% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #220 / 297	-	13	46.2% Facility 46.2% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #118 / 332	7 Facility 7 VA AVG 7 Rank #229 / 332	18 Facility 18 VA AVG 32 Rank #186 / 332	1.4 Facility 1.4 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #158 / 332
The Barrington at Hioaks	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond (Hioaks)	200 Facility 200 VA AVG 98 Rank #19 / 371	No	43 Facility 43 VA AVG 44 Rank #223 / 449	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Jennifer Fenerty	70.0% Facility 70.0% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #166 / 297	A	27	48.1% Facility 48.1% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #122 / 332	18 Facility 18 VA AVG 7 Rank #316 / 332	46 Facility 46 VA AVG 32 Rank #271 / 332	1.7 Facility 1.7 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #179 / 332
Brown Stone Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond (Highland Park Southern Tip)	15 Facility 15 VA AVG 98 Rank #351 / 371	No	22 Facility 22 VA AVG 44 Rank #348 / 449	-	Ms. Sandra Brown	73.3% Facility 73.3% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #144 / 297	-	5	20% Facility 20% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #35 / 332	0 Facility 0 VA AVG 7 Rank #1 / 332	2 Facility 2 VA AVG 32 Rank #80 / 332	0.4 Facility 0.4 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #85 / 332
Covenant Columns	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond	-	No	12 Facility 12 VA AVG 44 Rank #398 / 449	-	-	-	A+	-	-	-	-	-
St. Mary’s Woods	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond	133 Facility 133 VA AVG 98 Rank #70 / 371	No	8 Facility 8 VA AVG 44 Rank #412 / 449	-	Ms. Jotanya S Belton	96.2% Facility 96.2% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #17 / 297	-	8	25% Facility 25% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #47 / 332	3 Facility 3 VA AVG 7 Rank #149 / 332	4 Facility 4 VA AVG 32 Rank #95 / 332	0.5 Facility 0.5 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #90 / 332
Saint Francis Home	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond	113 Facility 113 VA AVG 98 Rank #110 / 371	No	60 Facility 60 VA AVG 44 Rank #109 / 449	-	Fajr Mills	-	-	12	41.7% Facility 41.7% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #105 / 332	7 Facility 7 VA AVG 7 Rank #229 / 332	0 Facility 0 VA AVG 32 Rank #1 / 332	0.0 Facility 0.0 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #1 / 332
Saint Francis Home	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond	113 Facility 113 VA AVG 98 Rank #110 / 371	No	60 Facility 60 VA AVG 44 Rank #109 / 449	-	Fajr Mills	82.3% Facility 82.3% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #92 / 297	-	12	41.7% Facility 41.7% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #105 / 332	7 Facility 7 VA AVG 7 Rank #229 / 332	10 Facility 10 VA AVG 32 Rank #142 / 332	0.8 Facility 0.8 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #108 / 332
Discovery Village at the West End	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Richmond	105 Facility 105 VA AVG 98 Rank #131 / 371	No	59 Facility 59 VA AVG 44 Rank #116 / 449	-	William Wright	79.0% Facility 79.0% VA AVG 70.8% Rank #115 / 297	-	38	52.6% Facility 52.6% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #155 / 332	19 Facility 19 VA AVG 7 Rank #318 / 332	46 Facility 46 VA AVG 32 Rank #271 / 332	1.2 Facility 1.2 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #138 / 332

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

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What is the average cost of assisted living in Richmond, VA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Richmond, VA is approximately $5,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Richmond, VA?

Assisted living in Richmond, VA typically ranges from $5,300–$7,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Richmond, VA?

Assisted living facilities in Richmond, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Richmond, VA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~25–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Richmond, VA.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

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