From our dedicated pharmacist to chef-prepared dietician-approved meals, Affectionate Care wraps clinical excellence in warmth — keeping residents healthy from the inside out.
Most assisted living facilities rely on external pharmacy services. Affectionate Care is different — our dedicated pharmacist, Dr. Urvashi Garib-Sohan, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, CDP, is the only one in Richmond exclusively serving assisted living residents — and also the Founder of the community. She provides a level of medication oversight that simply isn't available anywhere else.
Our pharmacist conducts CMM reviews — a thorough, individualized assessment of every medication a resident takes, identifying interactions, redundancies, and optimization opportunities.
Medication errors and interactions are a leading cause of preventable hospitalization in seniors. Our dedicated pharmacist actively works to prevent these — keeping residents healthier and out of the hospital.
Our pharmacist reviews medication costs and identifies clinically equivalent, lower-cost alternatives — so residents and families aren't paying more than necessary for essential medications.
Every resident's medication regimen is treated as unique. Our pharmacist builds relationships with residents, families, and physicians to ensure care is truly coordinated and individualized.
Good health starts with good food. Our healthy food program combines culinary skill with nutritional science to nourish residents with meals they actually look forward to eating.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared fresh by our chef every day — never institutional, always home-cooked in feel and quality.
All menus are reviewed and approved by a registered dietician to ensure proper macronutrient balance, adequate vitamins and minerals, and appropriate caloric intake for senior health.
We accommodate a wide range of dietary needs: diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, low-sodium, soft/pureed textures, food allergies, religious dietary requirements, and personal preferences.
Meals are served in our welcoming dining area, creating a social occasion that nurtures connection and community — because eating together matters as much as what you eat.
Healthy snacks and hydration options are available throughout the day to ensure residents maintain energy levels and proper fluid intake between meals.
Health is more than physical. We address mental health, cognitive vitality, and emotional wellbeing as core components of our comprehensive health services.
Chronic stress is harmful at any age — and especially so for seniors. Our stress reduction programs include guided relaxation, meditation sessions, therapeutic activities, and a calm, nurturing environment designed to minimize anxiety and promote peace of mind. Residents are never rushed, never overwhelmed, and always heard.
Cognitive engagement is one of the strongest protective factors against memory decline. Our lifelong learning program offers educational discussions, current events groups, technology literacy classes, guest speakers, trivia, and creative workshops — keeping minds sharp, curious, and engaged with the world around them.
Loneliness and isolation are serious health risks for seniors. Our community-centered approach ensures residents have meaningful daily social interactions, access to pastoral care when desired, and a support network of staff and fellow residents who genuinely know and care for them.
When a resident needs specialty care — from a cardiologist, neurologist, or other specialist — our staff coordinates and facilitates those appointments, ensuring seamless continuity between our care team and external providers so nothing falls through the cracks.
Schedule tour this week to meet our health services team, see our dining facilities, and learn how our integrated approach to senior health can benefit your loved one.