Small and Intentional
With only 110 residents, we're purposefully boutique, focused on personalizing each resident's experience rather than managing a large campus.
Senior living in Richmond's West End, VA
Your Home in Richmond's West End
At The Berkeley, your parent joins an intimate community right in Richmond's West End, genuinely known and cared for like family.
About senior living in Richmond's West End
A Boutique Option Across the West End
The Berkeley sits on Gaskins Road, in the Far West End of Richmond, offering personalized assisted living and memory care. With just 110 residents, we provide the intentional care and genuine relationships that make senior living feel like home, throughout the West End.
Why West End families choose The Berkeley
The Little Things That Make a Big Difference
Locally Owned and Operated
We're not a corporate chain answering to investors elsewhere. We're right here in Richmond's West End, invested in this community.
Curated Activities and Vibrant Community
Every activity is chosen because it matters to our residents, set against our park-like grounds in the heart of the West End.
Excellent Senior Care, Close to Home
Our team takes time to understand what matters to each resident, their routines, and how to support them in ways that honor who they are.
A Community That Feels Like Family
Your parent joins a close-knit community built on real relationships, right here in the West End.
What West End families are saying
In Their Own Words
★★★★★
My mom is receiving great care in the second floor memory care unit. It is small and quiet, the perfect place for her at this stage.
Maria Lightfoot
★★★★★
If you are looking for a great place to bring your loved one, The Berkeley is the place. The staff is wonderful, the food is great, and it has a brand new renovation while keeping the historic feel of the building.
Nyema Jackson
The Berkeley's location in Richmond's West End
From the Near West End to the Far West End
Richmond's West End runs from the University of Richmond area and Westhampton on the near side out to what locals call the Far West End, closer to Short Pump, where The Berkeley sits. Families anywhere along this stretch, including Regency and Gayton, find us easy to reach.
The Berkeley at Short Pump
1800 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 741-8880
inquiries@berkeleysp.com
Things to do in Richmond's West End
A Few Favorite Spots Close By
University of Richmond area
A scenic, walkable part of the West End, good for a relaxed drive or visit.
View on mapShort Pump Town Center
Shopping and dining, in the Far West End.
View on mapDeep Run Park
Henrico County parkland with walking trails, nearby.
View on map Local resources and elderly support in Richmond's West End
Support Across the West End
SeniorNavigator
A statewide directory connecting Virginia families to services, benefits, and support across the Richmond area.
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter
Education, support groups, and a 24/7 helpline for families navigating a memory-related diagnosis. Learn more about memory care.
Henrico County Public Library branches
Multiple branches across the West End offer programming and quiet space for families.
Other communities in Richmond's West End
Also Part of the West End
Common questions from West End families
A Few Things You're Probably Wondering
How far is The Berkeley from Richmond's West End?
We're right in it, in the Far West End near Short Pump.
What senior living options are near the West End?
Assisted living and memory care, all in one boutique community.
What is dining like at The Berkeley?
Meals are prepared fresh by a chef trained in France, served in a social, restaurant-style setting, and menus can be adjusted for individual dietary needs.
How do I schedule a tour?
Call us at (804) 741-8880 or visit our Contact page. We'll show you around, introduce you to our team, and help you figure out which option fits your loved one best.
Schedule a tour in Richmond's West End
Come See It for Yourself
The best way to understand The Berkeley is to walk through our doors.