St. Francis Home, also called Saint Francis Manchester, sits on W. Clopton Street in Richmond and has 113 beds in its assisted living facility, which is a fair size for those looking for options in this area, and they let folks 55 and older apply, although some services mention those 50 and up, so it's a pretty flexible community for age. Some units in assisted living come with private bedrooms and kitchenettes if you like having your own bit of space for small meals, and they're pet-friendly in some cases, so you can ask about bringing a pet. The place tries to keep things homelike, with a rose garden to walk through and a chapel where residents can go to Mass or join in on spiritual activities. Staff support residents with daily living, medication management, and 24-hour care so people can stay independent but still get help if needed, and they offer help for dementia and Alzheimer's care too, which can be important as health needs change.
Services focus on more than just the basics, because you get three meals each day, light housekeeping, help with laundry and linen, and Wi-Fi in each room, for folks that want to keep in touch or just browse online. There's a steady schedule of things to do-arts and crafts, games, poetry readings, nail treatments, and even trips to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or the Virginia War Memorial if you like an off-site outing. Residents are encouraged to connect over meals, take part in activities, and join in the community, which helps fight loneliness. There's support for family visits and help all along the process if someone wants to move in, and there's a newsletter to keep people in the loop. St. Francis Home is independently run, offers English language services, and keeps its website up to date with information about its care and resources for seniors. It tries to provide good care, promote dignity, and offer a more affordable alternative to some of the more expensive options in traditional senior living, so folks can find a sense of home, build friendships, and stay active however they're able.
