Richmond Retirement Communities

Rich in culture and history, the capital of Virginia is an ideal city for retirees. And if you're looking for assisted living facilities, you'll find dozens of options in the Richmond area using assistedseniorliving.net's search option.

Anyone already living in Richmond knows that it's not the cheapest place to live, but it's considerably more reasonable than its sister cities near the nation's capital. The overall cost of living is 5% above the national average. Virginia tends toward the middle with their tax rates. For example, the combined state and local tax burden is 9.1%. It does not tax Social Security benefits, but you are taxed on your entire income, including federal annuities and military pensions. There is no inheritance tax and no estate tax.

A private, one-bedroom in a Chesapeake assisted living facility averages $4,330 a month, according to a recent Genworth Financial survey on long-term care. This is 25% above the national average. A private room in a nursing home averages $240 a day--a semi-private averages $205. To read inspection reports on assisted living facilities, nursing homes and special care units in Richmond, click here. You'll be redirected to the Virginia Department of Social Services. http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi

Richmond was an epicenter for Southern history, particularly in the 1800s. To start, visit the Richmond History Center and watch 400 years of the area's past come to life with tours, exhibits, and historic buildings like the Wickham House. As the former Capital of the Confederate States of America, Richmond has dozens of Civil War museums and battlefields. Check out the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitors Center, the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, and the Museum of the Confederacy. Walk the Richmond Slave Trail which chronicles the history of the African slave trade in Virginia from 1775 to 1865. On the James River is Belle Isle, There are also parks on two major islands in the river: Belle Isle and Brown's Island. Belle Isle, a one-time Civil War prison camp and now home to many bike and walking paths.

If you have further questions about Richmond assisted living facilities, contact us using the form above. If you want more information on the city's offerings for seniors, go to the Richmond Resource Guide for Older Adults.