Chesterfield, VA, lies about 18 miles south of downtown Richmond and features many parks and lakes. Including the surrounding areas, the city affords access to 83 assisted living facilities. These communities support older adults through practical help with daily tasks and social programming, and in 2024, they charge around $5,701 monthly. Although local fees run higher than the national median rate of $5,350, they stand lower than the state’s baseline fee of $6,050.
Reviewers give Chesterfield’s assisted living homes an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars, and you’ll discover 509 reviews local facility reviews in our directory below. Â
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2400 Peter Paul Blvd, Richmond, VA 23223
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We liked God's Mercy LLC and they said they would work with us. Their price was not bad, and the facility looked good. It was a small facility, but it had a nice fenced-in yard where the residents could sit. They talked about serving fruits and veget..."
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17 Shore Street,, Petersburg, VA 23803
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is already in an ALF at Metro Gardens. She likes this facility because it is close to her community where she grew up. We have her in there the end of June of last year. She was in a hospital prior to that and that hospital got her in that pla..."
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831 ELLERSLIE AVE, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Colonial Heights was good. I was not impressed with the wards because they were too full. There were two patients to a small room, and they had to share a bathroom with two more patients. My husband had only been there like a week. He was put in with..."
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3000 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23294
4.0
(20 reviews)
"I liked Morningside in the West End. Their prices were very value-oriented. I liked their head nurse, she was very knowledgeable. The rooms were on the small side, but still had plenty of space. The dining area was well-kept and clean, with plenty of..."
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500 Masonic Lane, Richmond, VA 23223
3.8
(8 reviews)
"MAHOVA is a fabulous community for Masonic members. It's a quick drive to all the activities and arts and culture of Richmond, but in a quiet 90+ acre rural-feeling setting. The staff are really wonderful and committed to resident care...."
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13700 N. Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23233
3.8
(8 reviews)
"I was in need of long term nursing care for my mom in March of 2017. I happened to find an article about Our Lady of Hope and it was a done deal. My initial impression of the facility and staff has only grown since my mom became a resident. The st..."
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12411 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238
3.8
(8 reviews)
"Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond was a nice facility. Their prices were a little bit lower. The gym was more like a little fitness center for them to get some activity and to bring some of the seniors in there to do things. The staff were very ni..."
READ MORE5301 Plaza Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860
3.8
(7 reviews)
"I have been visiting Brighter Living seeing numerous friends for years. I want to say that the new administrator does an amazing job. She has made sure the building is spotless and is constantly on the floor checking on residents and making sure ev..."
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3212 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
3.7
(4 reviews)
"I have placed 6 out of catchment clients at this facility. One is completing her Associates Degree at a local community college, one is completing his GED, one is in a Peer Counselor program at RBHA, one is living independently. They have the best ..."
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1600 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA 23238
3.7
(8 reviews)
"My mom is in Beth Sholom. We chose it because they are caring. They care for the elderly. They are compassionate for these people. They treat my mom better than the other place she has stayed. They have all kinds of activities. They are involved in e..."
READ MORE6291 Simi Court, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
3.5
(2 reviews)
"We chose Cha Cha Care Home for my mom. She's with good people and she's receiving much better care and much more quick response compared to where she was at. For the most part, it has worked out well. I had a couple of issues with the food that they ..."
READ MORE46 Diamond Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother was at Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center in Dinwiddie for 6 weeks and was very happy with it. She was in the rehab center but they also have a full-time nursing home there. It was excellent. They had her in a better condition when she got out..."
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2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233
3.3
(9 reviews)
"We've chosen Cedarfield. It appears they have all that we need. We simply have a deposit and we know a number of couples and single people that live out there. We feel comfortable, and that is our best selection. We did see a model room of one that w..."
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550 Flank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Vista Park didn't smell. There was a sitting room in the lobby for visitors, and it was nice, clean, and secure; you had to push a button to get in and have a code to get out. The dining area was nice, cozy, spacious, and open. My father was in a sma..."
READ MORE350 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805
2.3
(3 reviews)
"I spent four days at Poplar Springs Hospital, and for the most part, found it a very peaceful and helpful environment. The many activities, attentive staff, and appropriate advice helped me to feel better about myself, which was my whole reason for s..."
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3600 MOUNTAIN ROAD, Glen Allen, VA 23060
2.2
(9 reviews)
"Golden LivingCenter was nice. It was secure. I don’t have any problems with them. The food was pretty good. They had bingo, book readings, and cooking. They need to have an exterminator more often. ..."
READ MORE3405 Chamberlyane Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
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READ MORE36 West Fillmore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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2524 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
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READ MOREWith a median monthly expense of $5,701, per Genworth's Cost of Care Survey 2024, Chesterfield has lower assisted living fees than many locations throughout the state. Toward the coast, standard monthly pricing increases to $6,022 in Virginia Beach. Moving west also sees price hikes, with fees of around $7,060 in Roanoke and $7,282 in Blacksburg. However, Harrisonburg offers monthly savings of almost $2,000 compared to Chesterfield.  Â
Chesterfield
$5,701
Virginia
$6,050
United States
$5,350
Roanoke
$7,060
Blacksburg
$7,282
Harrisonburg
$3,725
Virginia Beach
$6,022
The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey says the median monthly cost of an assisted living community in Chesterfield is $3,645. This is $1,205 less than the state average and $655 less than the national average.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Seniors living in Chesterfield may qualify for aid through the Auxiliary Grant Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the 1915 (c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Chesterfield’s seniors typically cut costs by aging in place rather than moving into residential care settings. Locally, nonmedical in-home care and clinical-focused home health care share a median monthly fee of $5,339; this is $362 lower than the norm for assisted living. However, assisted living offers a more affordable option than skilled nursing care; a semi-private room in a Chesterfield nursing home costs about $3,880 more each month than assisted living.  Â
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Assisted Living Facility
$5,701
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,581
Note: Since data for Chesterfield is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Richmond, instead.
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Seniors in Chesterfield have access to several programs and services that focus on improving their quality of life. Available at low cost or for free, these programs include transportation, meals, health and general education.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Services | (804) 748-1000 | The Office of Aging and Disability serves residents ages 50 and older throughout Chesterfield County. The agency helps seniors remain active, independent and vital to their community, provides information and referrals to services and resources, promotes and coordinates services for older adults and their caregivers. |
| Chesterfield Senior Center | (804) 748-1623 | The Chesterfield Senior Center offers a calendar of events for seniors aged 55 and older. Daily, weekly and monthly activities include crafts, chair fitness, meals, art lessons, bowling, bingo, games and regularly scheduled outings. |
| Senior Connections | (804) 343-3000 | Senior Connections is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors maintain their independence and quality of life. Services include home-delivered meals, money management, case management, transportation, caregiver support and care coordination. |
| Chesterfield County Veterans Affairs | (843) 623-2482 | The Chesterfield Veterans Affairs Office advocates for veterans and their families and works to provide benefits and compensation to those who have served the country. The office can provide help obtaining military records, can assist with transitions and help to locate medical care. The agency can also assist veterans signing up for the Aid and Attendance Benefit that pays for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
| Access Chesterfield | (804) 706-2796 | Access Chesterfield provides transportation for seniors aged 60 and older throughout the area for medical appointments and general outings. All rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. |
Chesterfield-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
RC
5.0
Review of Hall's Care Homes LLC
Hall's Care Homes is a retirement place for veterans. My husband is a veteran and they do really good care there. I'm very pleased. The staff is great. He's in a shared room, and they're all shared...
Assisted Living
ReviewerAT0226
4.0
Review of Lucy Corr
I toured Assisted Living at Lucy Corr Village for my mother. The appearance was fine, I didn't see any issues, however the rooms were all occupied. Since I was a walk-in, they told me I couldn't...
Assisted Living
Laura
5.0
Review of Hall's Care Homes LLC
My loved one is in Hall's Care Homes LLC. It's a regular house, and they take care of him. They're great with him, he's doing fine, and he's happy. They have a television and they're working on...
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