Hermitage Richmond serves older adults starting at age 62 in a not-for-profit setting, and the place stands out for its range of services and flexible payment options, accepting private pay, Social Security, veteran's benefits, insurance, and long-term care insurance, and the rates depend on care needs, with no hefty entrance fee, rather monthly leases and some one-time community and respite charges, and folks always seem relieved by the straightforward structure of cottage and apartment rates, which start around 11310 for cottages, while Executive Director James Stovall oversees things. The living spaces include studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, some three-bedrooms, and semi-private layouts, and either way, there's always a choice between apartments, lovely cottages, or more traditional layouts, with private rooms as well, and you see a lot of activity around on the spacious front porch, in the grand parlor, indoor common spaces, and out in the gardens or on walking paths, which add a bit of elegance and comfort, while residents share communal meals in the dining room, enjoy vegetarian choices, and sometimes gather for lunch at the Cedar Grill.
Residents at Hermitage Richmond stay as care needs change, since the community supports aging in place and covers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support, and they even have a separate secured memory care area for folks needing a place to wander safely, and the staff can manage everything from elopement risks, behavior issues from memory loss, diabetic care with insulin, transfer help for non-ambulatory folks, and incontinence care. The staff are awake 24 hours a day, with nurses and a doctor on call, help with meds, and quick emergency response, and you see a good safety setup with a state-of-the-art emergency call and response system, building security, and pendants for peace of mind. Podiatrists, physical, speech, and occupational therapists all come in, offering services right in the facility, and they do weekly housekeeping and linen changes, so no one has to worry over the basics.
Meals are provided three times a day, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there's a chapel, a spa, beautician services, full wheelchair-accessible showers and tubs, and plenty of outdoor and indoor spaces, so people stay comfortable and feel at home. You see a lot of programs going on, like exercise and water aerobics in the swimming pool, music, bridge, Bible study, trivia, choir, chair volleyball, and all sorts of arts, crafts, and games like Rummikub, dominoes, bingo, current events, scenic rides, birthday parties, shopping trips, gardening, and outings. Folks also sometimes visit museums, botanical gardens, live theatre, and take part in programs with students from local schools and colleges, which brings a bit of intergenerational fun, and it gives a real sense of life moving forward together. The community remains pet-friendly and lets residents smoke in designated outdoor spaces if they wish.
Transportation is flexible, with resident parking, shuttle services, complimentary rides, and paid transportation for appointments and outings, and the Pathways to Wellness program encourages healthy living through all sorts of enrichment activities, whether you want to relax or stay busy. Hermitage Richmond provides respite care, hospice services, and specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care, all with the aim of helping each resident live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Everything at Hermitage Richmond happens under the oversight of Pinnacle Living, keeping the focus on making the journey easier and more enjoyable, offering a blend of comfort, care, and practical help, and that's what stands out the most here-having enough freedom and support to suit whatever each person wants and needs, whether that means help with medication, a round of bingo, or a peaceful walk on the grounds.
