$995/
Month
Level 1
A little extra help for your loved one when they need it.
- Medication management
- Assistance with showers bi-weekly
Assisted Living
Independence and Support: Perfectly Balanced
We are masters of striking the balance between maintaining independence and providing assistance. At The Berkeley, we encourage your loved one to keep up their capabilities, while tactfully assisting when needed.
- 70Residents — intentionally small
- 24/7Care staff on site
- 3Chef-prepared meals daily
- 100%Private apartments
Senior living, reimagined
What Is Assisted Living for Seniors?
Assisted living means your loved one gets to keep living their life instead of just managing it. They wake up in their own apartment, have breakfast made for them, and decide how they want to spend their day. If they need help getting dressed, someone's there. If they forget to take their medication, someone notices. If they're lonely at dinner, there are people around who care.
“Assisted living for seniors is about gaining the freedom to live without the exhaustion of handling everything alone.”
Right here in Short Pump
Assisted Living in Short Pump, Henrico, and Richmond
The Berkeley sits right here in Short Pump on Gaskins Road, which means you don't have to drive hours away to visit your parent.
We're intentionally small, about 70 residents, so staff know people's names and families feel like they belong here instead of like they're visiting an institution.
Whether you're searching for assisted living in Richmond or Henrico or specifically in Short Pump, you're choosing a place where your parent isn't a number.
A space that's theirs
Private Assisted Living Apartments
Your loved one doesn't live in a room down a hallway with strangers passing by. They have their own private assisted living apartment with a bathroom that's theirs, a space that feels like home. They wake up to the apartment they chose, see the view they come to love, and maintain the rhythms that make them feel like themselves.
When they need help; with a shower, with getting dressed, with making sure dinner happens, someone is always there to assist. But the apartment, the independence, the ability to make choices about their day: that's theirs to keep.
Happy Days Make
Golden Years
Residing in their own private apartment, your loved one can retire with comfort, safety and convenience. We take care of all utilities, laundry and upkeep, so our residents are free to invest their time in hobbies and social activities.
Good Food
Enjoy three hearty meals daily, plus ample snacks and treats. We can customize meals to any specific dietary requirements.
Housekeeping Services
Weekly laundry and housekeeping services take the burden off you.
Maintenance & Upkeep
Mowing the grass and cleaning the windows are no longer your worry, we take care of it all.
Off-Site Outings
We keep things exciting with regular off-site excursions to destinations of cultural, culinary and scenic interest.
Community Events
We're a known presence in Richmond, joining community events and inviting the public to join ours. Multi-generational events keep us young!
Nursing Assistance
We're available to support with medication management and overall wellbeing.
Transportation
We arrange transportation (and an escort if preferred) to get residents to and from medical appointments.
A Place to Call Home
Choose your private suite from our selection of floor plans.
- Each apartment includes a private bathroom with a sit-down shower; a kitchenette with a refrigerator and sink; and plenty of storage space. Just bring your loved one's familiar things and let them feel at home!
- Heating and air conditioning in the apartments are individually controlled, and state-of-the-art smoke detectors and sprinkler systems help ensure the safety of all our residents.
- In an emergency, help is within easy reach. Each apartment has emergency call systems in both the living area and the bathroom. Plus, all baths have raised commodes and vanities with grab bars for safety.
How Much Does Assisted Living Cost?
People hesitate about the cost of assisted living, but the real question is what it's worth to know your parent is eating well, taking medications on time, and not struggling alone with the things that got too hard.
The average cost of assisted living varies by location and level of care, but at The Berkeley, your monthly investment covers everything: the apartment, three meals a day, utilities, activities that keep your parent engaged, housekeeping so they're not exhausted by chores, help with personal care, and staff who are there 24 hours a day. Below you'll see exactly what that costs.
The Right Care at the
Right Cost
Our Assisted Living members pay a one-time community fee, plus a monthly fee for rent, in addition to the appropriate care package.
Care levels are determined through an assessment conducted by a community nurse.
- One Time Community Fee:
- $3,000.00
- Companion Suite:
- $4,195.00
- Classic Studio:
- $4,795.00
- One Bedroom:
- $5,695.00
- Deluxe Once Bedroom:
- $5,995.00
- Second Occupant Fee:
- $1,850.00
(Daily Fee with Two Week Minimum).
$1,395/
Month
Level 2
Extra assistance with the things your loved one can no longer do on their own.
- Medication management
- Assistance with showers bi-weekly
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Reminders
$1,895/
Month
Level 3
Supporting your loved one with all Activities of Daily Living.
- Medication management
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Feeding
- Incontinence
- Escorts
- Reminders
- Transfers
Assisted Living FAQs
What is assisted living?
Assisted living is exactly what it sounds like: someone living in their own home with help when they need it. Your loved one has their own private apartment, their own schedule, their own choices about how they spend their day. If they need assistance with bathing or getting dressed, staff are trained to help. If they need reminders about medication or help with meals, that's there too. It's not a hospital. It's not a nursing home. It's someone continuing to live their life, just with support woven in so they're never struggling alone.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
A nursing home is for people with serious medical conditions who need skilled nursing care and constant medical supervision. Assisted living is for people whose health is stable but who are tired of managing everything by themselves. If your parent is medically fine but struggling with cooking, cleaning, remembering medications, or just feeling isolated, assisted living is the answer. If they need actual medical care and monitoring, a nursing home is what they need. It's that simple.
How much does assisted living cost?
The average cost of assisted living depends on where you live and how much support someone needs. At The Berkeley, your monthly fee includes your private apartment, three home-cooked meals a day, all your utilities, access to activities and social programs, housekeeping and laundry, personal care assistance, medication management, and staff available around the clock. View our full pricing. It's an investment in your parent's quality of life and your own peace of mind.
What is included in assisted living at The Berkeley?
Everything that matters: your own private apartment, meals you don't have to cook, utilities you don't have to manage, activities and programs so you're not isolated, housekeeping and laundry service, help with bathing and dressing when you need it, medication reminders and management, transportation to doctor appointments, and staff who know your name and check on you because they actually care.