A rich tradition of caring.
Since our beginnings, The Virginia Home has been a progressive, thriving community – a private, nonprofit 130-bed home that provides nursing, therapeutic and residential care.
In over 130 years since our founding, our community remains the only one of its kind in the Commonwealth – a unique model of both compassionate care and a comforting place to call home for adult Virginians living with physical disabilities.
Gaining ability in disability
Residents may live with the effects of stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, and other conditions, yet the sense of vitality and youth here is awe-inspiring. Our community balances the support each resident needs with the rewards of living independently, lending a permanent hand, and providing a high quality of life to people whose lives call for strength and courage.
“As we aged, we naturally began looking for a way for Jim to live independently from us. We could not have imagined, when we were told of our child’s disability, that there would be a place like The Virginia Home in our future. Every person deserves to live the life they desire, and The Home will provide that opportunity for Jim and so many others in the years to come.”
– Carol and Ron with son, Jim
A mission. A vision. A healthy place to live.
The Virginia Home provides compassionate and professional residential care to adult Virginians with irreversible physical disabilities, ensuring that their lifelong comfort and security will never be compromised, regardless of the ability to pay. Going far beyond standard custodial care, our staff develops and seeks to improve the physical, social, and emotional lives of those living with severe disabling conditions, helping them live meaningful lives no matter the challenges they face.
About Our Residents
Residents require around-the-clock care due to physical disabilities. They range in age from teenagers (minimum age 18) to the elderly (average age of 50), and most will live a normal lifespan while requiring 24/7 care.
While the average stay at The Virginia Home is about 20 years; the longest stay was more than 60 years. We give each person the opportunity to live a life with dignity and offer the chance to pursue personal dreams and enjoy new experiences regardless of challenges.
Making a life in RVA
Our residents come from nearly every city and county of the Commonwealth, and represent diverse backgrounds. They are athletes, artists, adventurers, poets, swimmers, workers, advocates, and volunteers. They also represent many races, religions, and cultures. Some work and others volunteer in the Richmond community.
Where Love Lives
We’re excited to share several short videos designed to bring The Virginia Home to you. Through the amazing stories of our staff, residents, volunteers, family members, and contributors, you will see why there’s no place like The Virginia Home.
Director of Restorative Services, Jody Young
Bruce Kupper and Jeff Tomlin
Danny’s Ladies – Volunteers Extraordinaire!
Cyndy Bristow