Senior care for Powhatan County families

How many assisted living facilities are licensed in Powhatan County, Virginia?

None: as of Oct 28, 2026 the VDSS roster lists no licensed assisted living facility with an address in Powhatan County, so families there choose among the 40 licensed facilities in Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Richmond.

Powhatan's residents rely on western Chesterfield, a straight drive east on Route 60 or Route 711.

The largest options in those neighboring localities:

Where do Powhatan County families usually look for assisted living and memory care?

Midlothian and the Route 288 corridor in western Chesterfield are the usual first stop for Powhatan families, because they hold the closest concentration of licensed assisted living and secured special care units, and Bon Secours St. Francis is nearby.

Driving time matters more than miles here. A parent living near Powhatan Courthouse may be closer to Midlothian than a family member living in Chester is, so pick a short list based on who will be visiting most often, not just on the parent's old address.

If the goal is to stay at home in Powhatan, ask the county DSS about a Long-Term Services and Supports screening; it is the gateway to Medicaid-funded personal care through the CCC Plus Waiver.

Does Powhatan County have its own nursing home?

CMS Care Compare does not show a certified nursing home in Powhatan County, so short-term rehab after a hospital stay and long-term skilled nursing happen in Chesterfield, Henrico or Richmond, which is worth knowing before a hospital case manager hands you a list.

Ask the discharge planner for homes with recent CMS ratings you can live with and a realistic drive for visitors, and do not feel bound to accept the first open bed if a better-rated home has one within a day or two.

Which nursing homes serve Powhatan County and how does CMS rate them?

CMS Care Compare shows no certified nursing home in Powhatan County; residents who need skilled nursing or short-term rehab typically use homes in Chesterfield County, Goochland County.

Compare those homes’ CMS ratings in our nursing home directory.

Which hospitals do Powhatan County seniors use?

The Virginia Department of Health directory places these hospitals closest to Powhatan County: Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center at 13710 St. Francis Boulevard, Midlothian 23114; HCA CJW Medical Center - Johnston-Willis at 1401 Johnston Willis Drive, Richmond 23235.

There is no hospital in Powhatan in the state directory; St. Francis in Midlothian and Johnston-Willis are the usual destinations.

Where can Powhatan County families get free help with aging and long-term care?

Powhatan County is served by Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging (804-343-3000, 1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224), which also houses the long-term care ombudsman for the area; Adult Protective Services reports go to the Powhatan County Department of Social Services or the statewide line at (888) 832-3858.

Powhatan is part of the Senior Connections - The Span Center service area; the county's own DSS handles Medicaid, Auxiliary Grant and APS.