Clayton Oaks Living delivers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, giving residents access to individualized support that ranges from routine assistance with daily tasks to advanced dementia programming. The community is equipped to handle complex medical profiles common to cognitive decline, including residents who wander during the day or night, exhibit elopement risk, display combative or other behavioral issues, remain awake overnight, require oxygen, observe special diets, or manage diabetes through either oral medication or injections. Families who choose this Richmond community can expect staff to align care plans with these medical needs in an environment designed for safety and predictability.
Clinical resources back up this care approach. An RN/LPN team is on site, with a nurse on call around the clock, supported by awake night-shift staff, 24-hour security, comprehensive background checks, and personal emergency response systems that alert both staff and 911. Residents benefit from access to a therapy room, mobile X-ray services, on-site podiatry, and regular rounding by Primary Care physician Dr. Shiva Satish, while a visiting psychiatric nurse practitioner addresses mental-health concerns. Full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and the team can manage transfers involving walkers, wheelchairs, standby supervision, one-person or two-person assist. A fenced rear area further reduces elopement risk, and an activity director structures programming to match each resident’s abilities.
Apartments are designed to balance privacy with oversight. Some suites feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option for residents to paint or decorate their rooms, while housekeeping and scheduled laundry remain standard across the building. Because floor plans vary, not every accommodation includes every listed feature, so families should review specific layouts during a tour.
Dining offers both structure and flexibility. Residents may choose set menus or order on demand, and diet modifications such as mechanical-chop, puree, or thickened liquids are available for those with swallowing issues. Snacks are on hand throughout the day, private dining rooms accommodate family gatherings, and a bistro setting encourages casual meals without disrupting specialized diet management.
Additional amenities support daily life and social engagement. The campus includes resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, an exercise room, wellness center, barber and beauty shop, movie room, library, activity center, communal gardens, internet café, and dedicated concierge services. Regular on-site religious services and a resident ambassador program help newcomers feel connected, while scheduled transportation covers outings and medical appointments. A leash-free area underscores the community’s pet-friendly policy—it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
