Mom doesn't need assisted living. She needs company.
A real home for five independent older adults. Private bedrooms, dinners together, the housework taken care of, and a house manager who knows everyone by name.
- 5
- residents in one house, never more
- 1
- private bedroom each, furnished your way
- 6
- home-cooked dinners a week, eaten together
- Dec
- opening in 2026, with founding residents first
Everything a house needs, without the upkeep
One monthly price covers the room, the shared home and the help that makes it run.
Your own room
A private bedroom you furnish with your own things. Shared living room, kitchen, porch and yard.
Meals together
Dinner six nights a week and a stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch. Dietary needs planned in.
Housekeeping
Weekly cleaning of shared spaces and bedrooms. Yard work, repairs and trash are handled for you.
A house manager
A friendly point of contact who keeps the house running and helps residents settle in.
Utilities and Wi-Fi
Electric, water, heat, internet and streaming are all part of the monthly price.
Family updates
Families can reach the house manager easily and get a short note on how things are going.
A typical day
Your schedule, with people around when you want them
Morning
Coffee on the porch, the paper, a walk around the neighborhood.
Midday
Errands, appointments, a lunch out with friends, or a quiet afternoon in your room.
Afternoon
Cards, a garden project, or a weekly outing the house plans together.
6:00 pm
Dinner at one table. Conversation is the main course.
Built for independent adults who'd rather not live alone
A good fit
- Age 55 or older and living independently
- Lonely or isolated living alone
- Tired of maintaining a large house
- Wants company and conversation, not a facility
Not the right fit
- Needs hands-on help with bathing, dressing or medications
- Needs nursing or memory care
- Needs supervision around the clock
Dogwood House is independent living. We do not provide personal or medical care. Residents may arrange their own outside home-care services.
One monthly price, no surprises
from $2,600 / month, all-inclusive
Rates vary by room size and private bath. A couples suite is available.
Founding resident offer
- Your monthly rate locked for the first 12 months
- First choice of rooms
- No move-in community fee
Limited to the first residents who reserve a spot.
Common questions
- Where is the house?
- In a residential neighborhood in Richmond's West End, close to shopping, doctors and the places residents already know. We share the exact address with families during a tour.
- How is this different from an independent living community?
- It's one house with five residents instead of a building with hundreds. It costs less than most communities, and it feels like home because it is one.
- What happens if my parent's needs change?
- Residents can bring in their own home-care agency for extra help. If someone needs more care than a shared home can support, we help the family plan the next step with plenty of notice.
- Can we try it before committing?
- Yes. We offer paid trial stays of one to two weeks so everyone can be sure it's a good fit.
- Does joining the waitlist commit us to anything?
- No. The waitlist only holds your place in line. We'll call to talk it through and invite you to see the house.
Join the waitlist
Tell us a little about who's looking. We'll call within two days to answer questions and set up a visit.