Quick Facts: Independent Living

Independent Living residents at Hermitage Richmond live in their own apartments. They participate in as many of the activities of our community as they choose. They can prepare a snack or light meal in their own kitchenettes or enjoy tasty meals in our dining room, and everyone continues with their normal routines. If they prefer, they keep their own cars, with convenient parking spaces but some prefer to use the transportation services provided by Hermitage Richmond.

Of course, all residents enjoy delicious meals in our beautiful dining room, housekeeping, laundry and transportation services,emergency nurse calls, 24 hour medical care, and easy access to our Medical Director.

In addition, Independent Living at Hermitage Richmond includes a full and varied schedule of programs to provide opportunities for engagement, contribution and social connections. Concerts, entertainment, worship services, water aerobics, shopping trips, current events, cards and board games, volunteer opportunities, crafts, painting, weaving, outings to plays and museums… all help residents enjoy a healthy quality of life.

Residential and Assisted Living Calendar of Events.

Is an Independent Living Community Right for You?

When residents are asked why they moved to Hermitage Richmond they share two general motivations:

Lifestyle: Many residents felt that they no longer wanted to invest their time and money in maintaining their old homes. Freed from those bills and chores, they were able to pursue their passions and invest time with the people and causes that matter most to them.

Autonomy: Personal history with friends or family members who waited too long and did not have a plan often provided an education for residents to maintain control and insure their own choices. Many residents shared they felt control and independence through their choice to live at Hermitage Richmond rather than leaving decision for others to make for them.

Independent Living Services and Amenities:

• Maintenance free inside and out!
• Weekly housekeeping and linen services (towels & bed linens)
• On-site Security and Health Personnel
• Access to dining options for all three meals a day every day
• Transportation
• Emergency call system
• On-site beauty shop
• Additional storage

Each Residence Offers

• New lighting, vanities, and wall covering in bathrooms
• Handrails in bathrooms
• Sprinklers and smoke detectors
• Ceiling fans
• Wall-to-wall carpet or laminate wood floors (sometimes at an additional cost)
• Window treatments

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