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Discovery Village At The West End

9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23233

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(804) 375-4292

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,986
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,761
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,625

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,102
  • Average State Price: $4,606
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Discovery Village At The West End Description

    Discovery Village At The West End is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care and is about 2.8 miles outside the town of Short Pump, Virginia and is part of the Discovery Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the 25th highest rated community in the city out of 65 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    7.9
    Discovery Village At The West End
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 87 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 32 out of 65 communities in Richmond
  • Ranking in State: 454 out of 739 communities in VA
  • Food and Dining B

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.9
    Discovery Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 288 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Virginia

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A resident's family member praised Discovery Village for providing exceptional care and compassion to their mother, who transitioned from Independent Living to Memory Care. They highlighted the staff's love, responsiveness, and the director's extra effort for every resident. The collaborative care with hospice was also commended.
    • Another reviewer mentioned their 94-year-old mother's positive experience at Discovery Village, noting the staff's kindness, respect, and the overall positive encounters with management and care teams.
    • One family member was impressed by the Memory Care Facility at Discovery Village, praising the staff's kindness, compassion, and the clean, comfortable environment. They appreciated the stimulating activities and the care team's dedication.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A review expressed dissatisfaction with the staff and management's attitude towards residents and families, mentioning instances of incorrect medication dosages and poor food quality.
    • Another review highlighted concerns about the staff being overworked, understaffed, and unsupported due to upper management decisions. Issues with inappropriate staff behavior, laundry mishaps, and frequent management changes were also mentioned. The reviewer called for better staff compensation and a more personalized experience for residents.
    • Continuation of the previous review criticized the misleading staff-to-resident ratio and expressed disappointment with the overall staffing and care quality, suggesting that improvements are needed for Discovery Village to live up to its claims of upscale senior living.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • One review briefly mentioned that while a resident loved their apartment, employees seemed unhappy, raising concerns about the working environment.


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    Health

    24-hour nursing

    On-site physical, occupational & speech therapy

    Medication management

    Continence management

    Glucose monitoring & insulin management

    Medication administration


    Services

    Showering and bathing assistance

    Clothing selection & dressing assistance

    Personal laundry

    Linen service

    Weekly housekeeping

    Daily trash removal


    Activities

    Social and recreational activities

    Group shopping, dining, entertainment outings, and day trips

    Group fitness classes

    Full calendar of social and recreational activities

    Discovery University lecture series

    Dances, parties, and holiday celebrations


    Community Amenities

    Welcoming grande lobby

    Comfortable living room

    Baily’s Bistro

    Entertaining movie theater

    Library

    Outdoor terrace with BBQ area


    Room Amenities

    Stainless steel appliances

    Granite countertops in kitchens

    Quality wood cabinetry in kitchen and baths

    Wall-to-wall carpeting in bedrooms

    Vaulted ceilings available

    ADA-compliant bathrooms with walk-in showers and grab bars


    Dining

    Elegant dining room

    Three gourmet meals daily with tableside service

    Gourmet meals served restaurant-style

    Chef-prepared meals

    Multiple dining options

    Sensations dining room


    Transportation

    Complimentary scheduled transportation

    Connections transportation


    Pet

    Small pets lovingly welcomed



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Short Pump which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 24,729 (small town).
    • The average income is $116,674, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 40
      • Average Temperature: 63.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 9 days of snow and 206 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 33.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 5.69% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 7.15% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 45% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 43% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.22 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.37 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.74 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.68 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 225.0, Moderate Days 28.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.7 miles away
    Costco
    0.9 miles away
    Kroger
    1.1 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.1 miles away
    Royal Bazaar
    1.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Richmond Staples Mill Road
    4.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    2043
    6.2 miles away
    2044
    6.2 miles away
    1108
    6.3 miles away
    1109
    6.3 miles away
    1095
    6.5 miles away

    Banks

    Call Federal Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Atlantic Union Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.9 miles away
    BB&T
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    2.3 miles away
    Doctors' Parham Hospital
    2.3 miles away
    Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia
    2.4 miles away
    Medical Society of Virginia
    2.9 miles away
    Virginia Blood Services Emerywood Parkway
    2.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    South River Compounding Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    Westbury Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away
    Kroger Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentist
    0.8 miles away
    Family Dental
    1.0 miles away
    Far Soltanian Family Dentist
    1.0 miles away
    Pediatric Tooth Journeys
    1.2 miles away
    Village Family Dentistry
    2.3 miles away

    Parks

    Deep Run Park
    0.8 miles away
    Cyldes Shelter
    1.0 miles away
    Springfield Park
    1.9 miles away
    Cheswick Park
    2.0 miles away
    West Broad Village
    2.1 miles away

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    Shopping

    Regency Square
    1.9 miles away
    Short Pump Town Center
    3.1 miles away
    Virginia Center Commons Mall
    6.9 miles away
    Chesterfield Towne Center
    8.5 miles away

    Culture

    Tin Pan
    1.7 miles away
    Amphitheater
    3.5 miles away
    The Estates at Horsepen Amphitheater
    3.5 miles away
    HATtheatre
    3.6 miles away
    Jenkins Greek Theatre
    4.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cracker Barrel
    0.6 miles away
    O'Charley's
    0.7 miles away
    Dickey's Barbecue Pit
    0.8 miles away
    Applebee's
    0.8 miles away
    Greek Islands Restaurant
    0.9 miles away

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