The Barrington at Hioaks sits behind Chippenham Hospital on 350 Hioaks Road in Richmond, Virginia, and offers different types of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care under the Inspiritás name, respite stays, and rehab recovery, so people with different needs can find support. The community holds 181 beds with every apartment being wheelchair accessible, having full kitchens, their own heating and air conditioning controls, as well as pet-friendly policies, so most folks and their pets should feel comfortable enough. The facility's memory care services are set in a secure neighborhood with private ground-floor units and a calming courtyard, and all memory care apartments include kitchens and stainless steel appliances, with natural light in both the bedrooms and living spaces.
Residents get chef-prepared meals-three a day in a restaurant-style dining area-and help with daily chores like housekeeping, making beds, and linens, plus wellness checks, medication management, and care with personal activities like bathing and dressing, with nurses on-hand all day and night. There's a LUXE Unlimited Salon & Spa for beauty and relaxation, with a fitness center called RUI Fit, and pet care services under Leash on Life. For safety, the whole building uses controlled entry, fire protection, emergency call systems, and 24-hour emergency maintenance.
There's plenty to do, with spaces for arts and crafts, a well-stocked library and computer area, a community garden, theater room with comfortable seats, and cozy sitting areas with a fireplace and large TV. Life enrichment programs cover art, yoga, gardening, games, and educational classes through something called RUI University, and there's also outings, day trips, and events, all in well-maintained gardens, walking paths, and patios. The Barrington at Hioaks even welcomes outside visitors for virtual and video tours, and families can stay updated and involved.
Support for veterans and people with disabilities comes from partnerships, plus there's a large resource library with articles, events, guides, and a directory of over 26,000 programs and services. Funding sources include private pay, insurance, and veterans benefits. Residents also get transportation for errands or appointments, have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, and can use a computer in the common area. For those needing treatment, on-site physical and occupational therapy are available, and respite stays provide short-term care options. Security and safety are a focus, and the grounds stay well landscaped with Serenity Private Gardens and spaces for quiet relaxation or social gatherings.
Each support service, from health monitoring to outing organization, tries to match what residents and their families may need, and the facility's many amenities cover both easy comfort and the bigger needs of seniors dealing with memory or health issues, all under the care of administrator Ms. Jennifer Fenerty.
