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Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility is a senior care community administered by Lenny Wilkinson in Richmond, Virginia. The community has earned the prestigious title of the top assisted living community in Richmond for three years in a row, a high-level distinction that highlights its standing within the local senior care market.
The community maintains a healthy occupancy rate of approximately 82%, which is closely in line with the Virginia state average of 85.7%, with 70 of 85 beds occupied. This indicates consistent resident confidence and steady demand, along with open availability.
The community has undergone 12 total inspections, with violations found in only 41.7% of visits, which is significantly better than the Virginia average of 64.3%. While seven of these inspections were complaint-initiated, the total deficiency count is just 8, which is far lower than the state average of 32. Additionally, the recent inspection in July 2025 resulted in zero deficiencies. Although a complaint was substantiated in late 2024 concerning an incident report, the broader history shows a clear commitment to regulatory excellence. There are no records of fines, license enforcement, or immediate jeopardy findings.
Focusing on individualized support, creative programming, and nutritious meals crafted by professional chefs, the community offers assisted living and memory care services. The leadership team also follows a resident-centered philosophy, using life enrichment programs and a calendar of events to ensure high quality of life and daily engagement.
With a combination of a favorable compliance history, stable staffing, and a focus on personalized, home-like care, Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility is an ideal choice for families in the Richmond area seeking a highly rated assisted living or memory care environment.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility is administrated by Mr. Lenny Wilkinson.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 32 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 1.3 | 5.3 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 70% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 14 | This facility has 14% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 14% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 42% | 64% | This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (42% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 22% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Virginia average (7 vs. VA avg 7).— At avg |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 1.2 | 1.2 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Virginia average (1.2 vs. VA avg 1.2).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility is located in RICHMOND, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| 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 |
| 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 | - | 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 |
| 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 | - | 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 |
| Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility |
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 | 85
Facility
85
VA AVG
98
Rank
#199 / 371 | No |
34
Facility
34
VA AVG
44
Rank
#271 / 449 | - | Mr. Lenny Wilkinson |
82.4%
Facility
82.4%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#91 / 297 | - | 12 | 41.7%
Facility
41.7%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#105 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
32
Rank
#122 / 332 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#104 / 332 |
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to VA state health department records, Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility's license expires on June 18, 2026.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility's occupancy is 82%.
Mr. Lenny Wilkinson is the administrator of Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility has 85 beds.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility has had 12 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility in the photo gallery on this page.
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