Brandermill Woods Retirement Community sits on 30 acres in Midlothian, Virginia, and provides a broad range of living options for adults 62 and older, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community has well-lit apartments and cottages, which residents can furnish as they wish, and rooms come with private bathrooms, walk-in closets, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes. There are furnished or unfurnished homes, and pets are welcome. Amenities include a clubhouse, a bistro, resident lounge, a newly renovated Wellness Center with an indoor heated pool, a therapy gym, arts and crafts rooms, spa, beauty/barber shop, game rooms, movie theater, and outdoor areas like walking paths, landscaped grounds, patios, and accessible outdoor spaces for relaxation and socializing.
Residents can use a well-stocked educational library with articles, books, videos, guides, and helpful links, which connects them with local events and a resource directory containing over 26,000 programs and services from around the state and country. The community supports people seeking information on health, caregiving, housing, veterans benefits, legal help, estate planning, technology, transportation, and long-term care through its affiliated websites, including VirginiaNavigator, disAbilityNavigator, SeniorNavigator, VeteransNavigator, and the Lindsay Institute. The mission focuses on free, helpful resources about aging, disabilities, post-military life, and general well-being. Volunteer opportunities and the supporting foundation encourage community involvement.
Brandermill Woods has a strong care team providing medication management, non-ambulatory care, and 24-hour supervision. Trained memory care staff keep residents with dementia comfortable and safe using security features like monitoring systems at exits and regular check-ins. On-site skilled nurses and a wellness nurse are available on weekdays, and nursing staff deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents have individual care plans built with families and physicians, which help address each person's needs as they age. The community also provides home health and care services for those needing extra support.
Daily life includes meal preparation by a professional chef with diet options, restaurant-style dining, and flexible meal plans. Services such as laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, all utilities, and move-in coordination are included. Transportation is available for outings and off-site appointments. There's a social calendar filled with activities, arts and crafts, fitness classes, club meetings, movie showings, music programs, and outdoor events. Safety comes from a 24/7 call system, emergency alert system, 24/7 security, and controlled building entry. Residents can access property management, additional storage, and accessible transportation whenever needed. The community offers both short-term and long-term care, with skilled nursing and rehab care available day and night for those who need more intensive assistance.
Brandermill Woods guides seniors through each stage of retirement with a focus on independence, meaningful engagement, and a sense of belonging. Residents stay active with fitness centers, social clubs, day trips, and even access to the Brandermill Country Club. The community aims to make life easier, safer, and more interesting for seniors and those living with disabilities.
