Aspire at West End

In the Dumbarton area of Henrico County, near downtown Richmond, Aspire at West End offers senior apartments at 5020 Sulky Drive. The building is a newer community for adults 55 and older, with 1 and 2 bedroom residences. It is an independent living apartment community for adults 55 and older, without on-site assisted living or memory care; Vitality Living manages it for its owner, Bonaventure.

The apartments have wood-plank flooring, granite countertops, high-speed internet and generous closets. Shared spaces include a full-service restaurant, a theater room, a business center, a fitness center and an indoor heated pool. Group exercise and wellness classes run alongside a calendar of social events, and walking paths wind through landscaped grounds for residents who like to get outside each day.

Physical, occupational and speech therapy are listed as on-site services, which can help a resident recover strength after a fall or surgery without long trips. The community is pet friendly and has a secured dog park. Area medical care includes Parham Doctors' Hospital and Sheltering Arms Institute, and Regency Square is a nearby shopping stop for errands and a meal out.

Because the care listing and the building's own materials differ, ask exactly what help is available if a resident needs support with daily tasks or develops memory loss. Then compare the answers with other senior living in Richmond before deciding.