Aspire at West End | Independent Living in Richmond, VA | $3415

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Overview of Aspire at West End

Aspire at West End is an independent living community for adults 55 and older in Richmond, Virginia. Independent living here means private apartment living with community services rather than daily care, making it a potential fit for an older adult who manages personal care independently but wants organized services and activities nearby. Residents can choose a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment, with the larger layout also suiting someone moving with a partner. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a companion animal.

Independent living starts at $3,415 per month and centers on private living with community services rather than daily care. The community has an indoor heated pool, fitness center, salon, full-service restaurant and bar, arts and creative studio, theater room, and outdoor dining areas with fire pits and gazebos. All-day dining and chef-prepared meals provide on-site meal service, while scheduled transportation and resident outings create organized ways to take part in activities beyond the community.

Facility Direct Line (804) 391-4125

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score

19 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on October 7th, 2026

Starting Price

$3,415/Month

Housekeeping

Transportation

Concierge

Beauty Services

Minimum Age55

Swimming Pool

Fitness Center

Bar

Patio

Internet Access

Aspire Club Card

On-Site Grooming Station

Arts and Creative Studio

Emergency Call System

Activities

Outings

Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday – Sunday: By Appointment Only

Anytime / all-day dining.

Continental breakfast.
Bistro / café on site.

Building TypeMid-rise

1 Bedroom Floor plans: Grove, Broad, Glenside, Monument, Belmont +2 more 685–970 sq ft

2 Bedroom Floor plans: Chesterfield, Hanover, Jefferson 1,070–1,154 sq ft

In-Room Features

Granite Countertops Stainless-Steel Appliances

6.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Aspire at West End's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for: Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General: Virginia Medicare beneficiary who meets the eligibility rules of the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
VA specifics: Coverage depends on the applicable Medicare Savings Program tier.

What it provides

QMB provides qualifying Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.

Energy assistance

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Income limit: Gross household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level; household-size limits apply.

Eligibility

General: Virginia household responsible for home heating or cooling expenses and meeting program requirements; additional vulnerable-household criteria apply to cooling assistance.
VA specifics: Separate Fuel Crisis Cooling and Weatherization components; Fuel applications run from the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November; crisis and cooling have separate windows.

What it provides

Eligible fuel heating-equipment emergency and cooling expenses under the relevant component.

In-home & community support

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Eligibility

General: Virginia Medicaid financial eligibility and an LTSS screening are required; waiver serves qualifying older adults people with physical disabilities and people with substantial medical needs who otherwise require nursing-facility or hospital care.
VA specifics: CCC Plus remains the waiver name; individual service authorization determines coverage; Managed-care arrangements must not be confused with a separate eligibility entitlement.

What it provides

Authorized home/community services including personal care and respite through agency or consumer-directed arrangements.

In-home & community support

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Income limit: Home-based-service financial eligibility follows categorical or income-scale rules; SSI TANF and Auxiliary Grant recipients can meet categorical financial eligibility.
Asset limit: Adult Services financial rules count income rather than resources for the covered home-based-service determination.

Eligibility

General: Virginia Adult Services eligibility is determined through local social services assessment; services address eligible adults with impairments and needs affecting daily living.
VA specifics: Local departments administer services and service availability depends on assessed needs and resources.

What it provides

Assessed adult services and home-based assistance.

Cash support · residential care

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Income limit: Eligibility and grant amount depend on countable income and the applicable Auxiliary Grant rate.

Eligibility

General: Virginia Auxiliary Grant assists eligible aged blind or disabled people in participating assisted living adult foster care or approved supportive settings; not a general cash grant for any older adult living at home.
VA specifics: DARS publishes participating facilities; local social services determines individual eligibility and supplement amount.

What it provides

Income supplement toward eligible residential care and personal needs.

Cash support · veterans

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

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for: Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit: Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit: VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General: Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
VA specifics: This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aspire at West End

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.

01 Is Aspire at West End in a walkable area?

Aspire at West End has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

02 Does Aspire at West End have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Aspire at West End on this page.

03 Are pets allowed at Aspire at West End?

Yes, Aspire at West End allows residents to bring their pets.

04 How much does Aspire at West End cost per month?

Pricing at Aspire at West End starts at $3,415 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

05 Are there photos of Aspire at West End?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Aspire at West End in the photo gallery on this page.

06 What levels of care does Aspire at West End provide?

Aspire at West End offers Independent Living.

07 What is the address of Aspire at West End?

Aspire at West End is located at 5020 Sulky Dr, Richmond, VA 23228.