The Guardian Light

2101 Mountain Run Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

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    Features

    Housing

    • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

    Amenities

    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Garden Garden
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Care Services

    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

    Description

    The Guardian Light in Glen Allen, VA is a board and care home that provides exceptional care for seniors in need of assistance with daily activities. With fully furnished rooms and a comfortable dining room, residents can enjoy their meals in a peaceful setting. The community also offers housekeeping services to ensure a clean and tidy living environment.

    Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful garden and outdoor space available at The Guardian Light, providing opportunities to relax and enjoy nature. For those who like to stay connected, telephone service and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet are available throughout the community.

    The dedicated staff at The Guardian Light offers various care services including assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also coordinate with health care providers to ensure that residents receive the necessary medical attention. Special dietary restrictions, such as diabetes diets, are carefully catered to during meal preparation and service.

    Transportation arrangements for medical purposes are provided by the community, making it easy for residents to attend doctor's appointments. Additionally, there are three cafes, eight pharmacies, eight physicians' offices, 15 restaurants, two transportation options, and two places of worship located nearby for added convenience.

    To promote an enriching lifestyle for residents, The Guardian Light organizes scheduled daily activities. This allows individuals to socialize with peers while participating in engaging events within the community.

    Overall, The Guardian Light offers a caring and comfortable environment for seniors who require assistance with daily activities. With its comprehensive amenities, professional care services, convenient location near amenities and healthcare facilities, this assisted living community is an excellent choice for seniors seeking quality care and vibrant social opportunities.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Pharmacies

    • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
    • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
    • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

    Restaurants

    • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
    • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
    • Sonic Drive-In (2.2 miles)
    • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
    • Industrial Taphouse (3.2 miles)
    • Chick-fil-A (3.9 miles)
    • Burger King (3.9 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
    • Panera Bread (2.4 miles)
    • Stir Crazy (4.8 miles)
    • Panera Bread (5.1 miles)
    • Starbucks (6 miles)
    • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
    • Blanchard’s Café (6.3 miles)

    Physicians

    • Pediatric Center (1.9 miles)
    • Dr Vera Dham & Associates (3 miles)
    • Virginia Physicians (3.1 miles)
    • Brooks Optical (3.5 miles)
    • Hanover Family Physicians (3.6 miles)
    • Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (4.3 miles)
    • Commonwealth Primary Care (4.4 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Staples Mill Road Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
    • Richmond Virginia Temple (3.4 miles)
    • The Carson Building At New Hanover Presbyterian Church (5.5 miles)
    • Remnant Church (6.9 miles)

    Transportation

    • Amtrak (2.9 miles)
    • Hanover County Airport (4.1 miles)

    Hospitals

    • St Marys South Building (5.4 miles)

    Theaters

    • Bow Tie Movieland at Boulevard Square (6.1 miles)

    Parks

    • Battery Park (6.6 miles)
    • Byrd Park (6.6 miles)

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