Community Care Assisted Living Of Virginia in Richmond, VA
Community Care Assisted Living Of Virginia is an assisted living community in Richmond, VA.
Information last verified:
1521 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23224
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.6 from 87 reviews
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Overall Review of Community Care Assisted Living Of Virginia
common20 reviews mention this
Friendly staff and welcoming feel
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff as warm, helpful, and welcoming.
Many reviewers highlight consistently friendly, professional interactions when they arrive, visit, or work with the community during placement. Several people call out specific team members as especially attentive and supportive, including administrators, directors, and care staff. Beyond greetings, reviewers also describe staff taking time to listen, follow up, and help residents feel at home.
common6 reviews mention this
Meals and dining draw praise
Dining receives frequent praise for quality food and a pleasant dining experience.
Multiple reviewers mention the dining room and describe the food positively, including comments about enjoying lunch and meals with loved ones. Residents and families also describe the staff asking if they want a meal and making dining feel more welcoming than institutional. A few reviews also connect mealtimes to day-to-day satisfaction and overall support.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents are described as having regular activities to take part in.
Reviewers mention community-sponsored activities and ongoing schedules, including celebrations and special events. Several comments connect these activities to residents staying engaged and enjoying time with others. One reviewer specifically described a Veterans Day gathering in the community room with music and acknowledgments.
common3 reviews mention this
Memory care support is noticed
Memory care programming and care approaches are a recurring point in reviews.
Some reviewers specifically call out memory care staff as a highlight and describe supportive interactions for residents with cognitive needs. At least one reviewer also comments on Alzheimer-related patience and the comfort it brings to families. On the downside, one review criticizes the volume of music in memory care as making communication harder for hearing-impaired residents.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Care experiences vary by outcome
Care quality is described as inconsistent in a small number of reviews.
Most reviews speak positively about care and attention, including medication-related work by med techs and a sense that residents are well cared for. However, there are also complaints that describe unmet expectations around therapy, falls, and responsiveness when concerns are raised. Other reviews counterbalance this by describing medication being managed and care transitions being handled with follow-through.
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Features
Housing
10 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Richmond International (7 miles away)
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (1.2 miles)
Vcu Health System Authority (2.8 miles)
VCU Critical Care Hospital (3 miles)
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (3 miles)
Hospital Hospitality House (3.1 miles)
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital (3.5 miles)
VCU Medical Center Emergency Department (3.7 miles)
Transitioning from assisted living to memory care is driven by an individual's cognitive decline and specific needs, requiring careful evaluation of indicators like increased confusion and wandering. The process involves consulting medical professionals, researching suitable communities, considering financial and legal aspects, and ensuring effective communication for personalized care plans.
Assisted living provides moderate support for seniors seeking independence, while memory care offers specialized support for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments through structured routines and trained staff. Key differences include care approaches, environment security measures, staff training levels, activity types, and cost considerations.
Assisted living communities offer diverse activities beyond traditional games to enhance seniors' physical health, cognitive well-being, emotional enrichment, and social connections, including fitness classes, creative expression, and intergenerational interactions. These enriching programs foster community bonds and support residents' independence and happiness.
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