Richmond Virginia Real Estate - Seniors

Regulations cover facilities caring for adults with serious cognitive deficits. Doors leading to the outside shall have a system of security monitoring. Free access to an indoor walking corridor or other areas used for walking must be provided. The facility must employ an administrator and staff sufficient to provide services to maintain the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. If assisted living services are provided, a licensed health care professional must be on site at least quarterly to provide health care oversight and nursing staff must be present to meet residents' skilled nursing needs.

Assisted Living

Manassas

Sudley Manor House 7750 Garner Drive Manassas, VA 20110 703.392.9797 An Assisted Living Residence of Distinction With an Alzheimer's/Memory Care Neighborhood

Assisted Living Regulations

Assisted Living Regulatory Information
Department of Social Services,
Division of Licensing Programs
804.692.1786

Adult Care Residences. An Adult Care Residence provides care in a primarily residential setting. "Assisted Living" is a level of service provided in an Adult Care Residence for adults who may have physical or mental impairments and require assistance with two or more activities of daily living. Facilities may restrain residents, if necessary.

Award Winning HMOs

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Communities - Non-Age Restricted

CoastalPlaces.com : Planned, Private, and Gated Communities
Comprehensive information on coastal communities in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Life care.

Alexandria

Hermitage in Northern Virginia,
a not-for-profit Lifecare Community owned by
Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc.
5000 Fairbanks Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
703.797.3800

Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living
and Quality Nursing Care in one community.

General Resources for Retirees

South Eastern Retirement offers information and articles that focus on Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida retiree interests.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)

Need help with the Medicare Maze?
Every state has a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
to help understand Medicare coverage, payments and Medigap Insurance options.
Note: Toll free numbers often work only from within the state.
From out of state? Use the other number, when provided. 1.800.552.3402
For more counseling information visit www.medicare.gov

Housing Guides

New LifeStyles Online-your comprehensive guide to senior housing and care, listing all state licensed senior communities and home health care and hospice care agencies nationwide. View online tours of senior living communities or receive a free nursing home directory including assisted living and retirement communities.

Placement Referral Help for Seniors

A Place for Mom
A referral service that's free to families,
offers information about care communities
and allows you to talk directly with a trained family advisor
through a toll free number.

State Department of Insurance

Insurance regulations differ from state to state.
Need help with an insurance company provider?
Want to know who writes Medigap insurance in your state?
Contact: Bureau of Insurance
1300 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
1.800.552.7945
804.371.9691

Taxes

Personal Income Tax
Tax Rate Range: 2% to 5.75%.
Four income brackets: Lowest is $3,000, highest is $17,000
Personal Exemptions: $800 for singles and $1,600 for marrieds.
Residents 62 to 64 may exclude up to $6,000 of income, over 65 may exclude up to $12,000.
Amounts allowed for exclusion may be reduced by the amount of Social Security received
Standard Deduction: $3,000 for singles, $5,000 for marrieds filing jointly.
Medical/Dental Deduction Partial.
Federal Income Tax Deduction: 0.
Public Pension Exclusion: 0.
Private Pension Exclusion: 0.
Social Security Exemption: Full.
Sales Tax: 3.5% (Prescription and non-prescription drugs exempt, 3% for food.)
For further information Virginia Department of Taxation.

Additional Resources

Alzheimer's Association, Northern Virginia Chapter

Virginia Health Information Annual Nursing Facility Efficiency and Productivity Report
is available at www.vhi.org/data.asp
Consumers can get a password on the spot to view the data.

SENIOR WORLD Information about resources for seniors in the Roanoke area, and some which are not area specific, such as informational videos on topics of interest to seniors.