Life, Inspired

The Life You Envision

At Lakewood senior living community in Richmond, Virginia, you’ll find the inspiration to be the best possible you. Here you’ll live a life of joyful purpose and abundance—just the way you envision.

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You’ll Love the Lakewood Lifestyle

Nestled on 128 gorgeous, wooded acres just minutes from the shopping, restaurants, and entertainment of Richmond’s dynamic West End, Lakewood offers beautifully landscaped grounds, a vast array of resort-like amenities and services, multiple restaurant-style dining options, enriching activities and programs, exceptional fitness and wellness opportunities, and a comfortable, friendly atmosphere where you’ll instantly feel right at home.

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Living Options

We offer a range of premier senior living options to fit your needs and lifestyle. You can start at any level of care and, because Lakewood is a Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC), you can seamlessly transition to higher levels of care as needs change.

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Independent Living

The ultimate freedom of maintenance-free living.

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Assisted Living

A helping hand with the activities of daily living.

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Memory Support

Specialized support for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

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Skilled Nursing Care

Round-the-clock, compassionate skilled care.

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Rehabilitation

Getting you from rehab to home as quickly as possible.

Age In Your Own Home

Age in place at home with assured care when you need it.

Latest News & Blog

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Planning | December 1, 2025

Go Solo or Go Social: How Independent Living at Lakewood Gives You Freedom of Choice

Choosing an independent living community is about more than floorplans and features. Choosing a community is about finding a place that fits your way…

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News & Blog | November 4, 2025

The 5 Key Benefits of Choosing a Life Plan Community Like Lakewood

The desire to make good decisions has no age limit. So when it comes to choosing the sale of your current home to move into senior living that desire…

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News & Blog | October 31, 2025

Lakewood’s Heritage Day

Celebrating 48 Years of Home On Thursday, October 23, 2025, residents, guests, and family members filled Lakewood’s Simms Center to celebrate 48…

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In Their Own Words

I cannot say enough about Lakewood Retirement Community! My family is thrilled knowing my parents are active, engaged, safe, and embracing this incredible, stress-free lifestyle.

Family Member of Resident

Karen F.

We moved into our new home, and the experience has well exceeded all expectations. Each staff member has been so gracious in accommodating and catering to all of our requests, and each went above and beyond in service.

Residents

Tricia and Jim J.

Moving to a CCRC is a big step for many of us, … having lived here for a year, I’m happy. It was a good decision for me.

Resident

Vicki R.

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