Finding the right fit in Henrico
Henrico County wraps around Richmond on three sides, and the options here look very different from the West End to the East End. Families in Glen Allen, Short Pump, and Innsbrook are often weighing newer communities close to shopping and their adult children’s homes, while families in Highland Springs, Sandston, and Varina may want to stay close to longtime neighbors and churches on the east side of the county.
Because Henrico has so many choices, the hardest part is often narrowing them down. We help you sort communities by the care your loved one needs today, what they may need later, and what your family can realistically afford, so you tour a short list instead of every building on Broad Street.
Care options we help Henrico families compare
- Independent Living in HenricoFor active older adults who want freedom from home upkeep and more opportunities to socialize, with services close at hand.
- Assisted Living in HenricoFor seniors who need some daily help with things like bathing, dressing, or medications, while keeping as much independence as possible.
- Memory Care in HenricoSecure, specialized environments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with staff trained in memory support.
We also offer Senior Living Assessments in Henrico, Community Recommendations in Henrico, and Transition Support in Henrico.
What Henrico families should know
- West End and East End Henrico can feel like different places. We help you decide which side of the county keeps your loved one closest to the people and places that matter.
- Many adult children who work in Innsbrook or near Short Pump want a community they can stop by on the way home. Visiting convenience is worth putting on your checklist.
- Ask each community how they coordinate with your loved one’s current doctors, especially if they see specialists connected to Henrico Doctors’ or Parham Doctors’.
- If your parent lives with a spouse who needs more care than they do, ask about communities that offer more than one level of care on the same campus.
We are not owned by any senior living community. We explain exactly how we are paid before you commit, and we only recommend communities that fit your loved one.
Local resources
Nearby hospitals
- HCA Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
- HCA Parham Doctors’ Hospital
- Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for the Richmond region. Families can ask about in-home services, caregiver support, meals, and benefits counseling.
Virginia Department of Social Services(opens in a new tab)
Licenses assisted living facilities. Look up a community’s license and inspection history before you tour.
Virginia Department of Health(opens in a new tab)
Licenses nursing homes through its Office of Licensure and Certification.
SeniorNavigator.org(opens in a new tab)
A free statewide directory of aging and caregiving resources across Virginia.
Henrico senior living questions
There are so many communities in Henrico. Where do we start?
Start with care needs and budget, not the building. Once we understand what your loved one needs help with and what your family can spend, the list usually narrows quickly. We then help you tour the few communities that truly fit.
Do you help families in eastern Henrico, like Sandston and Varina?
Yes. We work with families all across Henrico County, including Highland Springs, Sandston, and Varina, and we take their ties to the East End seriously when we suggest options.
What is the difference between assisted living and memory care in Henrico?
Assisted living helps with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medications in a residential setting. Memory care is designed for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, with secured spaces, specially trained staff, and structured routines. Many communities offer both, and we help you decide which fits your loved one today and later.
Who licenses senior living communities in Virginia?
Assisted living facilities in Virginia are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Nursing homes are licensed by the Virginia Department of Health. You can look up a community’s license and inspection reports before you tour, and we encourage every family to do so.
Can Medicaid or the Virginia Auxiliary Grant help pay for care?
They may help some families. Virginia Medicaid long-term care can help eligible people with care costs, and the Virginia Auxiliary Grant helps some eligible residents pay for assisted living. Not every community accepts them, so it is important to ask before you tour. We can help you find communities that do.
How is Porchlight paid?
Some communities pay us a referral fee when a family we help moves in, and families can also hire us for paid advisory services. We explain exactly how we are paid before you commit, and we only recommend communities that fit your loved one.
How do we get started with Porchlight in Henrico?
Call us at 804-713-6994 or send a message. We will listen to what is happening with your loved one, answer your questions, and talk through the next steps for your family in Henrico.