Leading with compassion, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of every resident at Affectionate Care.
"Choosing assisted living or memory care is often one of the most emotional decisions a family will face. My goal is to help every family feel confident that their loved one is in a compassionate, supportive community — one where they are cared for like family."
At Affectionate Care Assisted Living & Memory Care, Teaya Smith helps create the kind of environment every family hopes to find for their loved one — one that feels warm, supportive, and truly caring.
As Executive Director, Teaya leads with compassion, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of every resident. She works closely with staff, residents, and families to help ensure each person is treated with dignity, respect, and personalized attention. Her hands-on leadership helps make Affectionate Care not just a place to live, but a place to feel safe, valued, and at home.
Teaya understands that choosing assisted living or memory care is often an emotional decision for families. She believes families deserve not only quality care for their loved one, but also honest communication, reassurance, and peace of mind throughout the journey. Her goal is to help families feel confident that their loved one is in a compassionate and supportive community.
Under her leadership, Affectionate Care continues to be a place where residents are cared for like family and where loved ones can feel comforted knowing their family member is in good hands.
These principles guide every decision Teaya makes as Executive Director — from how staff are trained to how families are welcomed into the community.
Every resident deserves to be treated with the highest dignity, respect, and genuine kindness — in every interaction, every day.
Families deserve transparent, timely communication so they can feel confident and at peace knowing their loved one is well cared for.
A culture of compassion starts at the top. When leadership leads with heart, that spirit flows through every caregiver and into every resident's experience.
A senior living community should never feel institutional. Teaya works to ensure Affectionate Care feels warm, familiar, and truly like home for every resident.
Teaya's compassionate, hands-on approach has earned the trust and gratitude of families throughout the Richmond community. Here is what families have shared about their experience working with her.
"Teaya is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the residents and makes the families feel so comfortable and informed every step of the way."
"The director, Teaya, goes above and beyond. You can tell she truly loves what she does and it shows in how the entire team operates."
"From our very first conversation with Teaya, we knew this was the right place. She made a difficult decision feel much easier."
Teaya works directly alongside caregivers and maintains open lines of communication with families — ensuring every concern is addressed with care and urgency.
Under Teaya's leadership, each resident is known by name, and care is tailored to their individual preferences, history, and needs.
Teaya's hands-on leadership ensures Affectionate Care remains a place where residents feel genuinely safe, deeply valued, and truly at home.
From the first inquiry call to daily life in the community, Teaya is committed to making the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible for families.
Schedule a private tour to meet Teaya Smith and our care team, see our warm community, and get answers to all your questions. We'd love to show you what makes Affectionate Care a place families trust.