Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities sits at 2100 Brandermill Parkway in Midlothian, VA, and offers several levels of care all together, so folks can start out in independent living and move to assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing if their needs change later, and the place has a not-for-profit status, which a lot of families like to see. The community has cottages with three bedrooms and private and semi-private apartments in several layouts, like studio, alcove, one-bedroom, or converted one-bedroom units, and these all come with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, and residents can furnish and decorate them as they please, which really helps people feel at home. The grounds have spaces for relaxing and gathering, and there's a small library, computer center, dining rooms, garden areas, a fitness room, wellness center, beauty salon, gaming room, and outdoor spots to sit, so there's plenty to do right there, and there's a vibrant social calendar with scheduled activities each day, fitness programs, and room for hobbies. Meals come in a restaurant-style dining room and staff can handle special dietary needs, plus they provide full housekeeping and linen service so folks don't have to worry about chores.
Staff can help with bathing, dressing, transfers-those basic daily tasks that get tough for many-and they manage medications and offer mental wellness programs. Healthcare workers are around for 12-16 hour nursing shifts, with a 24-hour call system and supervision in place, and the Health Care Center on campus means skilled nursing and rehabilitation, wound care, and support for people with complicated health needs is available in private or semi-private rooms. For people with dementia or Alzheimer's, the Memory Care program is secure and has specially trained staff, 24-hour supervision, memory-support activities, and a setup that tries to protect dignity and safety, along with some independence when possible. The Chesterfield assisted living section lets residents get an extra helping hand when they still want some independence but might need a bit more support, and priority admission for current residents if needed. For people who just need a short stay, Brandermill Woods provides respite care too, so caregivers can get a break.
Transportation is arranged for errands and outings, and residents who are active and independent get help with the maintenance-free parts of living, with services set up to promote freedom from chores while encouraging activity and community engagement. There's move-in help, community-concierge services, and support with transitioning between care types, so aging in place is simpler. The facility changed from a nursing home to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in February 2022, and now covers nearly all stages of senior living, including nursing home services, so families don't need to move somewhere else if care needs shift. As of now, the entrance fee is $1,500, and the monthly rate for a cottage or apartment is $9,733, which covers access to amenities, dining, activities, and a range of care services, and the facility is managed by administrator Tomeka Scott.
Most of the services, from skilled nursing to daily care and memory support, are provided right on site, with Functional Pathways handling some care options, so residents and families can expect continuity and familiarity. The facility aims to support seniors' independence and overall well-being, with plenty of room to meet new friends, pursue interests, and join in on social events, while still offering privacy and peace when needed, and there's a Virtual Tour feature so people can get a look at the community before coming in person. All in all, Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities is meant to give seniors a safe, welcoming place where the level of help can change as life does, with focus on health, dignity, and as full a retirement life as possible.
