How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Richmond, VA

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Richmond, VA

If you are living in Richmond, VA, and find yourself getting to a point where you may not be able to do all the things you used to, it may be time to consider a Richmond assisted living facility. Even when you are getting older, you can still live a full life with just a little assistance. This may be a great time for you to consider a Richmond assisted living community.

The decision to move into assisted living is a big one for you and your loved ones. This is the time to make sure that all of your needs will be met while allowing you to live independently for as long as possible. The only requirement to qualify to move to a Richmond assisted living community is you must be a resident of the state of Virginia.

Our care advisors are the experts on the options available at local Richmond assisted living facilities. Not only are our senior living advisors the expert, but they will be your best advocate. A care advisor wants to be your partner in determining your care. Once you have connected with a care advisor in your community, together you will create a customized plan for your specific needs. Your Richmond care advisor will be with you the entire way through every decision you must make.

Your Richmond, VA Senior Living Advisor

Bill Thompson

Serving the Greater Richmond Region, including Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover Counties in Central Virginia

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At Assisted Living Locators, we guide you and your family through what can be a confusing and trying process. First, we meet to determine what communities are a good fit for you. I assess your needs based upon care requirements, socialization, location preference and budget. I represent most of the quality, licensed communities in the Greater Richmond Virginia area, which allows me to offer several excellent options. You can count on me to be with you every step of the way in the decision-making process.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Richmond, VA

The average cost of assisted living in Richmond, VA, is $3,645. There are many living arrangement options available in Richmond assisted living facilities at different price points. These prices may change based on your specific needs. A local senior living advisor can walk through all the details with you and explain all the available local options.

It does help if you understand the extra assistance that you need. Here are some, but not all, potential questions to ask yourself:

Are you able to launder your own clothes, or would you like them laundered for you?
Do you need some assistance remembering when to take your medication?
Is everyday housekeeping becoming a concern you have?

If you said yes to any of the above questions, it might be time to consider an assisted living facility in Richmond, VA.

Richmond, VA, at a Glance

There are many reasons why you should consider a move to Richmond.

Richmond Weather and Climate

Richmond, Virginia, is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Not only are the summers hot, but they are also muggy, and it can get as high as 89 to 96 degrees. While you can expect December to be incredibly cold, it may also be wet. The coldest temperature in the winter be around 29 degrees but may go as low as 16 degrees. No matter the weather, you can enjoy time in the fitness center, game room, or other studios.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

Richmond is home to 10 different hospitals. One of these hospitals is a VA Medical Center, as well as St. Mary’s Hospital. No matter what medical need you have, there is a hospital that will be able to provide you assistance.

Transportation

Richmond does not offer much in the way of public transportation — options that are in Richmond are limited and run mostly on weekdays. However, if you are able, there is a large portion of Richmond that is walkable. The downtown area is safe for you to walk alone or with your friends.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Many things make Richmond, VA, a great place to live. Some of those include all the activities in which you can participate while you are there. There are museums, outdoor concerts, festivals, and plenty of events. They have many parks, restaurants, and breweries that you can enjoy.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Richmond, VA

Retta Young

Serving the following counties: Fredericksburg, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Orange, Caroline, King George, Essex, Westmore, Madison, Culpeper and Fauquier

Meet Advisor 540-393-6009

As the owner of Assisted Living Locators Fredericksburg & Surrounding Counties, I provide, at no cost, senior placement and referral service to my local community that offers the best care options, information, and resources available. Previously I had a successful career in the federal government managing acquisitions. Now as a Senior Care Advisor, I leverage my analytic skills and passion for helping others to find the right care environment for your aging loved ones.

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How Do I Pay for Richmond, VA Assisted Living?

It is critical to understand how much you can afford to pay. Looking at your current budget and expenses is a great way to understand what you can pay.

Even when the cost of a Richmond assisted living facility is affordable, you want to consider how you will pay for it. Other assistance methods may be available to you to help offset the cost of your assisted living facility. Before you think you may not be able to afford assisted living in Richmond, check out the other methods that may be able to help pay for assisted living.

Veteran's Benefits

Veterans and their spouses are often eligible for significant financial aid. This can be a large benefit, and many are unaware of the help it can provide with everyday needs.

Long-Term Care Insurance

This is a specific type of insurance intended to help you pay for your assisted living costs. This insurance covers items not typically covered by Medicare or Medicaid.

Home Equity

While paying your mortgage when you lived in your home, you built up equity in your house. This equity in your home may be enough to cover the costs of a Richmond assisted living community. It is possible to sell your house and use the money to pay for an assisted living community.

Medicare

In general, Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living. However, there is some portion of coverage for a skilled nursing facility as a result of being hospitalized. A Medicare advisor will help you understand your coverage.

Medicaid

Medicaid covers room, board, and nursing care. In many states, it pays for some portion of assisted living facilities.

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Access our free senior care assessment tool, which can help you evaluate the specific needs and requirements of you or your loved one. By answering a series of questions, you’ll receive personalised recommendations and insights to aid in the decision-making process.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Richmond, VA

One of the major differences between a Richmond assisted living community, and a nursing home is that nursing homes provide clinical, hospital-like settings. A Richmond assisted living facility is more social and resembles living in a home. Medical care in an assisted living facility is occasional and provides mainly basic care. If you have some of the conditions that require more constant medical care, you may consider a nursing home. Richmond assisted living communities allow individuals to remain independent as long as possible while receiving help with daily activities.

These activities of daily living (ADLs) can include:

Dressing and undressing
Food preparation and feeding
Personal hygiene, bathing, and grooming
Mobility and movement

Another differentiating factor between the two facilities is that when you are in a nursing home, you are often in a room with a roommate, with little space that is your own. When you are in assisted living, you have an apartment or studio. A Richmond assisted living facility gives you massive amounts of space where you are free to move about on your own. Nursing homes do not have much space for you to roam freely.

Yes, it is possible to get a virtual tour of a Richmond assisted living community, depending on which one’s interest you. You can find information on our website showing you how to contact a local Richmond advisor to start your virtual tour. However, please keep in mind that not all the assisted living communities in Richmond provide virtual tours.

Yes, pets are allowed in some Richmond assisted living facilities. Assisted living facilities understand how important your pets are to you. Some Richmond assisted living communities do not want to separate you from your pets. However, not all Richmond assisted living communities allow pets, so you should confirm.