Clara's Adult Home is an assisted living community in Richmond, VA.
Information last verified:
1638 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Staff are repeatedly described as caring, friendly, and attentive to residents.
Multiple reviews describe staff who are caring and responsive, including help with personal needs, questions, and day-to-day support. Families also mention feeling welcomed and supported during visits and meal times. Residents and visitors frequently note respectful, courteous communication and an overall engaged approach from staff.
Residents and visitors often highlight a very clean, well-kept environment.
Cleaning and upkeep come up again and again, with reviews citing spotless floors, a fresh-smelling space, and a facility that looks well maintained. Several visitors also mention cleanliness in common areas and dining spaces specifically. Quiet and calm conditions are often paired with the cleanliness comments.
Food is frequently described as tasty, nicely presented, and a positive part of the day.
Residents and visitors describe meals as delicious and enjoyable, with comments about taste, presentation, and how food looks when served. Some reviews mention that meals are served in a structured way with choices for entrees, and others describe residents showing enjoyment of the meal. Dining is also mentioned alongside cleanliness of the dining room.
Reviews often mention engagement like games, bingo, and resident activities.
Several reviews describe an activity team that runs daily activities, as well as examples like Bingo and other group participation. Others mention games being ready in common areas and art class programming. Some reviews also credit volunteers for entertaining residents, connecting that engagement to a more lively day-to-day experience.
Residents receive support that reviewers describe as helpful through changing health needs.
Reviews reference hands-on assistance and care coordination for residents with higher needs, including hospice entry and increased assistance over time. Families also describe nursing help and medication-related support, along with help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and daily living tasks. A number of reviews connect their confidence in care to communication and problem-solving when needs grow or situations change.
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14 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Richmond International (8 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesClara's Adult Home is located at 1638 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220 in Richmond city, Virginia
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