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If you have specific questions that are not covered below, please connect with us by calling (804) 474 1800, or using our Contact Form.
The process to consider moving to Assisted Living at Hermitage Richmond includes:
Yes, many facilities do not discuss finances with potential residents. At Hermitage Richmond we do include a financial and actuarial review for many reasons. Most importantly we want to be sure residents can live on their terms and we want to be sure they do not have to move again if they are blessed with longevity of their level of living changes. Hermitage Richmond is part of Pinnacle Living and is a not-for-profit organization and that means something to us. We form a lifetime relationship with our residents and make a commitment to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, become unable to fully meet the financial responsibilities of their residence or care.
As with any relationship this one is based on reciprocity by reviewing your financial and actuarial projections we can be sure that the plan to call our community home is the right one. The Samaritan Program provides peace of mind to residents who have been blessed by longevity but have outlived their financial resources. Pinnacle Living has never asked a resident to leave solely based upon their inability to pay for the services we provide. This has been an integral part of who we are since our founding in 1948.
Yes. Assisted Living communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia are licensed through the Department of Social Services. In addition to being licensed by the DSS, Hermitage Richmond is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Fewer than 15% of the communities in the nation are reviewed, approved and certified by CARF. We are proud to hold up this seal of approval for our residents and their families.
Different communities may define “Assisted Living” differently — make sure any community you consider matches your expectations. You should ask good questions about how the community could provide assistance required if needs change. Perhaps most importantly, you should be aware of what things are important to you in order to feel at home — driving a car? Preparing meals or snacks? Entertaining friends? Getting out into the community? What parts of the world are brought in for you to enjoy? Do they provide flexibility and conform to your schedule of do they have set hours to get up, eat meals or receive services?
Many people who are considering moving to an Assisted Living community find themselves at a time of change in life. Perhaps their ability to drive safely has changed. That often brings with it difficulties to connect with friends and families, go to grocery, bank, church or other key parts of life without relying on others. For those who stay in a single family home this single change can lead to isolation, poor eating habits, isolation, and other problems that significantly reduce their quality of life. Assisted Living at Hermitage Richmond is programmed and staffed to remove these dangers and replace them with maintenance free living, easy opportunities for privacy or social interactions. Most importantly these programs and activities connect residents with their loved ones and the greater community on their terms and as they direct. They enjoy a much richer social and mental life. Many residents find their physical health improves significantly when they move to Hermitage Richmond… usually because their emotional and mental health has improved by living in a better home!
If you have specific questions that are not covered below, please connect with us by calling (804) 474 1800, or using our Contact Form.
Yes, many facilities do not discuss finances with potential residents. At Hermitage Richmond we do include a financial and actuarial review for many reasons. Most importantly we want to be sure residents can live on their terms and we want to be sure they do not have to move again if they are blessed with longevity of their level of living changes. Hermitage Richmond is part of Pinnacle Living and is a not-for-profit organization and that means something to us. We form a lifetime relationship with our residents and make a commitment to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, become unable to fully meet the financial responsibilities of their residence or care.
As with any relationship this one is based on reciprocity…by reviewing your financial and actuarial projections we can be sure that the plan to call our community home is the right one. The Samaritan Program provides peace of mind to residents who have been blessed by longevity but have outlived their financial resources. Pinnacle Living has never asked a resident to leave solely based upon their inability to pay for the services we provide. This has been an integral part of who we are since our founding in 1948.
Independent Living means many different things depending on the community. Some communities are basically apartments that are age restricted that do not offer any services or safety nets. Others may offer some services through partners. At Hermitage Richmond Independent Living is fully integrated into the overall community which offers the best of both worlds. Choose the right residence and the right location and enjoy maintenance free living without investing a large entrance fee. Enjoy private parking, full access to on and off site events, programs and activities as well as the convenience of services, including delicious meals, housekeeping, fresh linens, transportation and laundry services. And because Hermitage Richmond is a continuing care community, if a resident needs assisted living services they do not have to move! Only in the case of a need for a secure area to ensure those with memory issues are safe or in cases where 24 hour nursing supervision is required do our residents move within the community to McGuire Park, Snyder Park or the The Grove Health Care Center.
Most independent living communities are not licensed. We are proud to be licensed by the Department of Social Services and the Virginia Health Department, in addition to our accreditation by CARF. If you would like to learn more about the protections and assurances those licenses and accreditation provide for you and your loved one, please visit their websites:
Different retirement communities may define “Independent Living” differently -- make sure any community you consider matches your understanding. You should also be aware of whether the community can provide assistance if you or your loved ones needs change. And perhaps most of all, you should carefully consider what things are important to you to feel happy, fulfilled and independent -- Driving a car? Preparing meals or snacks? Entertaining friends? Interacting with friends and neighbors? Getting out into the surrounding community? You want to be sure you are comparing “apples to apples” when you compare retirement communities. Are the monthly fees all-inclusive or a la-carte? Does the community offer meals… choices? Do they provide transportation? Housekeeping services?
Each residence at Hermitage Richmond is equipped with an emergency call system in each room, including in the bathrooms. In addition, Hermitage Richmond has a comprehensive system for residents’ security that can identify each resident by name and specific location anywhere in our campus. Each resident is provided a special pendant that connects electronically to our comprehensive system. If an emergency arises, the resident can press the button on their pendant, and their location and identity is immediately identified and an alert is delivered to a dedicated response team. A nurse or nurses immediately goes to the aid of that resident at that location. Staff members, including nurses and medical professionals, are always on call and on-site 24 hours a day, ready to provide respond with professional help and assistance.
Hermitage Richmond is committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life in every way. Wellness means many different things depending on the individual. For some it means a walk with friends, for others volunteering, reading a book in private, or playing a game of cards with friends. We provide a wonderful campus in a historic walkable neighborhood and have great gathering spaces throughout the campus. We add to that events, activities and programs designed and run by licensed Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, and other professionals dedicated to providing holistic support and options to benefit our residents’ health. A sample of daily offerings include balance and mobility sessions, healthy eating choices, water aerobics, mental-sharpening sessions, spiritual studies, craft workshops, recreation, and physical strengthening activities.
Finding the appropriate level of living is a key ingredient in enhancing quality of life. At Hermitage Richmond, each resident is an active participant in the team that assesses and monitors their care level. Decisions are made with ongoing input from residents, family members, physical and occupational therapists, healthcare professionals, and other key staff members. A process informed by more than 70 years of experience uses multiple evaluation tools to make sure decisions are in our residents’ best interests.
Some residents choose to have a procedure and plan ahead to strengthen their bodies to ensure a quicker return to full health and mobility, other times a change in health occurs…. Either way Hermitage Richmond is staffed to respond. Hermitage Richmond offers full rehabilitation services on-site, with licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Transportation is offered to outside rehabilitation service providers when that is the best option for a resident
Because the variety of supplemental services offered by Independent Living communities can vary so widely, it is important to ask lots of questions as you investigate each community. Hermitage Richmond offers a full range of supplemental services, including:
Hermitage Richmond’s central location makes it easy to get to Richmond’s many recreational, cultural, social and educational opportunities. Regular visits to museums, concerts, parks, shopping and more are provided by our fully-accessible Hermitage bus. We also provide day trips to places further afield. And of course, all the area’s opportunities are close by for residents who want to walk or drive.
Hermitage Richmond is located just off Interstate 64, one exit away from Interstate 95, so it is easy to reach from all parts of Richmond and the surrounding area. Residents have their own spacious apartments or suites where they can entertain family and friends, or they can choose from the many beautifully decorated sunrooms, gathering rooms, and common spaces. Our central location is near many restaurants, or you can enjoy delicious meals together in our bright and airy Dining Room.
Our convenient location makes visits to the wider community services easy. We provide transportation to medical appointments and shopping areas. In addition, area churches and synagogues provide transportation to and from their services. And our beautiful chapel, with inspiring stained glass windows, offers weekly ecumenical worship opportunities.
From our Ginter Park neighborhood, it’s a short drive to the Virginia Museum and Virginia Historical Society, Science Museum of Virginia, The Diamond baseball park, Downtown theaters and concert halls, and the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. And of course, with three major universities in town, there are always many enrichment options available to our residents. In addition, cultural events are regularly scheduled on-site in our Social Hall.
Hermitage Richmond is conveniently located near both Interstate 64 and Interstate 95. Richmond International Airport is just 15 minutes by car, and the train station and bus terminal are also close by. In addition, two city bus stops are located adjacent to our campus. And of course, Hermitage Richmond has its own fully-accessible bus, van, and car to meet our residents’ transportation needs.
As a full-service, continuing care retirement community, Hermitage Richmond offers a complete array of services at no additional charge, including:
Hermitage Richmond offers many additional services on-site for our residents’ convenience. A full-service beauty salon and barbershop is located within our building, along with dry cleaning pickup, gift shop and convenience store, visiting podiatrist, and aide services for off-site appointments or meetings.
Every day brings a wide variety of activities for residents of Hermitage Richmond, with customized calendars for Assisted Living, Health Services, and McGuire and Snyder Park memory care community. Sometimes residents go out to enjoy all Richmond has to offer and other times they prefer for it to come to them.
Hermitage Richmond is a continuing care retirement community, which means that residents can move directly to Independent Living, Assisted Living, or to The Grove Health Care without an entrance fee. In addition, we offer designated memory care communities in our McGuire Park and Snyder Park neighborhoods. Our philosophy focuses on our residents, their contribution and control no matter what level of living.
If you have specific questions that are not covered below, please connect with us by calling (804) 474 1800, or using our Contact Form.
The process to consider moving to Memory Support at Hermitage Richmond includes:
Many communities do not discuss finances with potential residents. At Hermitage Richmond, we do include a financial and actuarial review for many reasons. Most importantly, we want to be sure that residents can live as they choose and that they will have the resources they will need in the future if they are blessed with longevity. Hermitage Richmond is part of Pinnacle Living, a not-for-profit organization with a mission that is very important to us. We form a lifetime relationship with our residents and make a commitment to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, may become unable to meet the financial responsibilities of their residence or care. As with many relationships, this one is based on mutual responsibility in reviewing your financial information and actuarial projections, we can better assure that the plan to call our community home is right for everyone involved.
The Samaritan Program provides peace of mind to residents who have outlived their financial resources. We are committed to an established policy to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, become unable to meet the full cost of our services. This has been an integral part of who we are since our founding in 1948.
Yes. Assisted Living Memory Support communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia are licensed through the Department of Social Services Health Care Memory Support communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required to be licensed through the Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of Health in addition to being licensed by the DSS and CDH, Hermitage Richmond is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Fewer than 15% of the communities in the nation are reviewed, approved and certified by CARF. We are proud to hold up this seal of approval for our residents and their families.
As a continuing care retirement community, Hermitage Richmond offers couples the option to move directly to Independent Living, Assisted Living, or to The Grove Health Care Center. Other times one member of a couple requires a different level of living than the other. Hermitage Richmond is flexible to almost all living arrangements and choices as long as all the residents’ safety remains the highest priority. Some couples are able to safely and comfortably live together in an independent living residence despite one member having a memory issue. At times one member of a couple needs the higher level of support, programming and security that McGuire Park (Assisted Living Memory Care) or Snyder Park (Nursing Care level of Memory Care) provide. Couples can choose to live together in either of those neighborhoods or one can be in the secure neighborhood while the other is just down the hall. The Hermitage Richmond team understands that finding the appropriate level of living is a key to quality of life. Each member of a couple is an active participant in the team that assesses and monitors their care level. Any decisions regarding a change or level of living involves ongoing input from residents, family members, physical and occupational therapists, healthcare professionals, and other key staff members. Our philosophy focuses on our residents, their contribution and control no matter what level of living.
Different communities may define “Memory Support” differently — make sure any community you consider matches your expectations. You should ask good questions about how the community could provide assistance required if needs change. Perhaps most importantly, you should be aware of what things are important to you in order to feel at home — Preparing meals or snacks? Having friends visit? How to safely get out into the larger community? What parts of the world are brought in for you to enjoy? Do they provide flexibility and conform to your schedule or do they have set hours to get up, eat meals or receive services? Many people who are considering moving to a Memory Support community find themselves and their loved ones at a difficult time of change in their lives. Their ability to drive safely often has ended and that often brings with it difficulties to connect with friends and families, go to grocery, bank, church or other key parts of life without relying on others. For those who live in a single family home this single change can lead to isolation, poor eating habits, isolation, and other problems that significantly reduce their quality of life. Memory Support at Hermitage Richmond is programmed and staffed to remove these dangers and replace them with maintenance-free living, easy opportunities for privacy or social interactions. Most importantly these programs and activities safely connect residents with their loved ones and the greater community on their terms and as they direct. They enjoy a much richer social and mental life. Many residents find their physical health improves significantly when they move to Hermitage Richmond…usually, because their emotional and mental health has improved by living in a better home!
Most potential residents prioritize location, reputation, quality of care, community atmosphere, how self-directed is life at the community and what programs, events and amenities do they offer. Talk to the residents about their overall satisfaction with their community. Hermitage Richmond is licensed by the Department of Social Services and the Virginia Health Department. Hermitage Richmond is also accredited by CARF.
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Most visitors remark on Hermitage Richmond’s warm, homey atmosphere. Others like the walkable historic Ginter Park neighborhood as a convenient location and a great place to enjoy a stroll with their loved one. Hermitage Richmond is minutes away from interstates, world-class shopping, and cultural activities.
Hermitage Richmond is committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life in every way. Our programming is designed and run by Licensed Social Workers, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, and other professionals dedicated to providing holistic support for our residents’ health. A sample of daily offerings include balance and mobility sessions, healthy eating choices, water aerobics, mental-sharpening sessions, spiritual studies, craft workshops, recreation, and physical strengthening activities.
Finding the appropriate level of living is a key ingredient in enhancing quality of life. At Hermitage Richmond, each resident is an active participant in the team that assesses and monitors their care level. Decisions are made with ongoing input from residents, family members, physical and occupational therapists, healthcare professionals, and other key staff members. A process informed by over 70 years of experience uses multiple evaluation tools to make sure decisions are in our residents’ best interests.
Hermitage Richmond offers full rehabilitation services on-site, with licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Transportation is offered to outside rehabilitation service providers when that is the best option for a resident.
Supplemental services offered by Memory Support communities can vary widely. It’s important to ask lots of questions as you research your options. Hermitage Richmond offers a full range of supplemental services, including:
Hermitage Richmond’s central location makes it easy to get to Richmond’s many recreational, cultural, social and educational opportunities.
Hermitage Richmond is located just off Interstate 64, one exit away from Interstate 95, so it is easy to reach from all parts of Richmond and the surrounding area. Residents have their own spacious apartments or suites where they can entertain family and friends, or they can choose from beautifully decorated sunrooms, gathering rooms, and common spaces. Our central location is near many restaurants, or you can enjoy delicious meals in our bright and airy Dining Room.
Our convenient location makes visits to the wider community services easy. We provide transportation to medical appointments and shopping areas. In addition, area churches and synagogues provide transportation to and from their services. And our beautiful chapel, with inspiring stained glass windows, offers weekly ecumenical worship opportunities.
From our Ginter Park neighborhood, it’s a short drive to the Virginia Museum and Virginia Historical Society, Science Museum of Virginia, The Diamond Baseball Park, Downtown theaters and concert halls, and the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. And of course, with three major universities in town, there are always many enrichment options available to our residents. In addition, cultural events are regularly scheduled on site in our Social Hall.
Hermitage Richmond is conveniently located near both Interstate 64 and Interstate 95. Richmond International Airport is just 15 minutes by car, and the train station and bus terminal are also close by. In addition, two city bus stops are located adjacent to our campus. And of course, Hermitage Richmond has its own fully-accessible bus, van, and car to meet our residents’ transportation needs.
As a full-service, continuing care retirement community, Hermitage Richmond offers a complete array of services at no additional charge, including:
Hermitage Richmond offers many additional services on site for our residents’ convenience. A full-service beauty salon and barbershop is located within our building, along with dry cleaning pickup, gift shop and convenience store, visiting podiatrist, and aide services for off-site appointments or meetings.
Every day brings a wide variety of activities for residents of Hermitage Richmond, with customized calendars for Assisted Living, Health Care Services, McGuire Park and Snyder Park memory care community. Sometimes residents go out to enjoy all Richmond has to offer and other times they prefer for it to come to them.
In addition, to the designated memory care neighborhoods of McGuire Park and Snyder Park, Hermitage Richmond is a continuing care retirement community, offering residents the option to move directly to Independent Living, Assisted Living, or to The Grove Health Care Center without an entrance fee. Our philosophy focuses on our residents, their contribution and control no matter what level of living.
If you have specific questions that are not covered below, please connect with us by calling (804) 474 1800, or using our Contact Form.
Some people think health care means a hospital or a nursing home…others would say it means fitness or a gym. We are guided by our person centered philosophy and belief that people should maintain their health, physical, mental and spiritual no matter what level of living is best. To a degree we call our highest level of support health care because there is no place in any community where that focus, professionalism and attention to health is more important. Unlike many other ideas of what these words mean ours includes a key focus on that care being on the residents’ schedule, matching their desires and preferences and with an eye towards independence and contribution for those are two key elements of health for us all.
A Health Care community, like The Grove Health Care Center at Hermitage Richmond, offers complete health care services, including 24-hour access to nursing professionals, assistance with daily living, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Many other options do not offer this level of services to their residents.
Yes, many facilities do not discuss finances with potential residents. At Hermitage Richmond we do include a financial and actuarial review for many reasons. Most importantly we want to be sure residents can live on their terms and we want to be sure they do not have to move again if they are blessed with longevity of their level of living changes. Hermitage Richmond is part of Pinnacle Living and is a not-for-profit organization and that means something to us. We form a lifetime relationship with our residents and make a commitment to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, become unable to fully meet the financial responsibilities of their residence or care. As with any relationship this one is based on reciprocity by reviewing your financial and actuarial projections we can be sure that the plan to call our community home is the right one. The Samaritan Program provides peace of mind to residents who have been blessed by longevity but have outlived their financial resources. Pinnacle Living has never asked a resident to leave solely based upon their inability to pay for the services we provide. This has been an integral part of who we are since our founding in 1948.
Health Care options vary greatly, depending on the community. The Grove Health Care Center at Hermitage Richmond enjoys all the resources of the overall community, while maintaining its own unique services as required to support our residents. Health care residents have full access to all the programs and activities of our community and services, including delicious meals, housekeeping, fresh linens, transportation, laundry services, therapy, and access to a Medical Director. Because Hermitage Richmond is a continuing care community, residents can move from Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to secured memory care at McGuire and Snyder Park, to The Grove Health Care Center as their needs change. Another advantage of The Grove Health Care Center at Hermitage Richmond is that friends and loved ones can live right down the hall and visit more easily. Friendships and family are often one of the key elements of health!
Health Care communities are required to be licensed through the Department of Social Services. We are proud to be licensed by the Department of Social Services and the Virginia Health Department, in addition to our accreditation by CARF. If you would like to learn more about the protections and assurances those licenses and accreditation provide for you and your loved one please visit their websites:
Make sure the facility has appropriately-trained nursing staff, including RN’s and specialized caregivers, and that the staff is qualified to appropriately treat multiple-symptom illnesses, physical frailty, and other issues that impact quality of life and care for older persons. Ask questions about the staffing levels at all times of the day when you compare. Different retirement communities may define “Health Care” differently — make sure any community you consider matches your understanding. You should also be aware of how the community plans to provide the care you require as your needs change. And perhaps most of all, you should be aware of what things are important to you in order to enjoy your quality of life — your room’s decor? Social activities? Visiting friends? Getting out into the community? Accessible medical care? Many residents find themselves needing Health Care services temporarily (after surgery, for example) and then returning to their own apartment or home. Determine whether the communities you explore provide this flexibility. Many people find themselves at a time of life when their ability to drive and connect with friends and families is diminished. This frequently leads to depression, poor eating habits, isolation, and other problems that reduce their quality of life. The Grove Health Care Center at Hermitage Richmond is designed to combat this danger by providing programs and activities that help residents connect with the greater community and enjoy a richer social and mental life. Many residents find that not only does their physical health improve on entering Hermitage Richmond, but their emotional and mental health improves as well.
Most people prioritize quality of care, community atmosphere and amenities, and convenience of location.
When visiting a community look for things such as the residents’ overall appearance
Don’t be shy about talking to the residents about their overall satisfaction with their community. Talk with friends and community members to take advantage of their experience. The more folks you talk to, the better. Hermitage Richmond is licensed by the Department of Social Services and the Virginia Health Department. Visit their websites. Our warm, homey atmosphere is frequently cited as the first thing people notice about our community, along with our convenient neighborhood location. In the heart of Richmond’s historic Ginter Park, Hermitage Richmond is minutes away from the interstate, world-class shopping, and cultural activities.
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— Simon B.
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— The Lam Family
The Hermitage Richmond team members are so friendly! Whenever anyone sees my mother, they make sure to call her by her name and say “hello”. They even stop to carry on a conversation with her. It makes her feel like a rock star.
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— The Howell Family
When the time came to turn the care of our loved one over to someone else, our family had to be certain we could rely on all who were to be involved, and could trust them to not only take fundamental care but also be kind and respectful. When it became necessary for our
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— Simon B.
Home is one of those words that you may not know how to define, but you sure know what it is. I’m grateful that the staff is resident-driven, they keep my comfort and well-being at the top of their job descriptions, and they knew my name the first day
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— Regina S.
For the 2½ years my mother lived at the Hermitage, she was so pleased to be there, happy, and made some wonderful friends along the way. She was cared for and loved. I am so grateful and thankful. I will forever miss this amazing woman.
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— Minerva T.
Our mother’s decision to move to Hermitage Richmond has been a blessing for her and our family. Each staff member dedicates themselves to enriching the ‘life journey’ of each resident with superb communication and compassion. After one month, mom told us
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— Kathy Boone
I just want to say how much I appreciate the over-the-top care the staff in McGuire Park have given my mother, over the years since she’s been there. She has received good care from the other staff at the Hermitage as well, for which we are very appreciative, but the folks at McGuire Park
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— Jennifer B.
Thank you for giving my mother-in-law back her life again! After a few challenging years of living in an apartment, she moved to an assisted living facility. The quality of care there was dreadful but she did not want to move. My mother-in-law declined rapidly. She was moved to a locked
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— Fran Z.
In 2009 my husband Jack, who had dementia, needed to move to a care center because of a fall and brain injury. After visiting all types and sizes of care locations, our family chose Hermitage Richmond. It was a size that allowed residents and their families to feel like we’re in a home rather
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— Elizabeth B.
I feel safe, secure, and well cared for at Hermitage Richmond. My neighbors are friendly, the daily activities are endless, and the staff is incredibly helpful and always greets me with a smile. I enjoy the peace of mind knowing I’ll never have to move if my health needs change.
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