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What to Expect: A Day in the Life of a Richfield Resident

When people start to consider senior living they have all kinds of questions. And you should! After all, moving from home to senior living is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in life. That’s why it’s so important that the fit is just right. So it’s no surprise that the question we’re most often asked is: “What’s life really like here?” Here’s a glimpse of what your day might be like along with real stories from our residents and families. 

A Day in the Life at Richfield Senior Living Community

A common theme you’ll see throughout each day in our senior living community is choice; having the freedom to live life on your own terms. Whether you’re in retirement living, assisted living, memory care or nursing care we want you to have as much independence as possible. That’s why no two days are alike, unless you want them to be!

MORNING

Wake up in your private residence, whether a lakeside cottage or spacious apartment.  Begin getting ready for the day either independently or with help from one of our resident assistants. Then opt for breakfast in the dining room or have meal service at home.

After your meal, you set about planning your day. Send your clothing and linens out to be laundered. Make an appointment for the hair salon and decide whether you’d like to get your daily exercise by strolling through the beautiful campus or at the gym in the Wellness Center.

Real Stories

“My wife and I live in a 2-bed, 2-bath private cottage. The big draw for us in moving here was to have the convenience and to have everything right here. Plus I don’t think there’s another senior living community that has as beautiful a campus as Richfield.”
HaroldResident
Harold
“When you walk in the door it’s very clean. In any of the different residences, it feels like a home. The staff members are fabulous people. They love mom and all the residents here. They go the extra mile to take care of them.”
GarySon of resident
Gary
“The Wellness Center not only helps physically but we have a lot of fun. It’s just a good time relaxing while taking care of our bodies. But it’s friendly wherever you go here. The staff is always there to help and make you feel at home. We’ve made lots of friends that I cherish, and that’s important.”
HelenResident
Helen
“The food is excellent. They even have a committee of staff and residents who meet to change up the menu, take suggestions and they try to accommodate all the requests they can. They also have really good dessert.”
HughResident
Hugh
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AFTERNOON

After that big breakfast you decide on a lunch snack at the café with friends and make sure to bring your activity calendar for options on what to do this afternoon. There’s bingo, seasonal crafts, cooking class or an outing to Roanoke. Outing it is!

Then you return to your freshly cleaned home for a bit of relaxation before dinner.

Real Stories

“I fell in love the minute I walked in the door. It just was not like any place I had been before. It would probably take me all day long to tell you the number of things we have to do here. It’s wonderful, and one reason so many love it here!”
AnnResident
Ann
“As we toured mom was walking down the hall with us and she said, ‘I think I might want to stay here; I think I might like it here.’ And now I volunteer so I can see her, or else I wouldn’t be able to because she’s at every activity they have! She’s in such a loving atmosphere.”
VelvaDaughter of resident
Velva
“I do exercise classes, balloon volleyball and they have a wellness facility; that attracted me to Richfield because I’ve always been active. We also take scenic trips on the bus, to other activities and they have a lot of functions where you go out to lunch or dinner.”
HughResident
Hugh
“The food is excellent. They even have a committee of staff and residents who meet to change up the menu, take suggestions and they try to accommodate all the requests they can. They also have really good dessert.”
HughResident
Hugh
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AFTERNOON

After a wonderful, home-cooked meal you play some brain games on the resident computer while waiting for movie night with friends and staff. They’re playing one of your favorites!

As you head home for the night, you’re looking forward to curling up with the latest Book Club selection so you can discuss it tomorrow. Don’t forget you have a physical therapy appointment at the Wellness Center and family coming to visit as well!

“Every day mom tells me someone comes and visits her. It’s a really convenient location here where at home, I don’t think as many could come.”
DonnovanSon of resident
Donnovan
“My mother lived at Richfield for 19 and a half years. She lived a very active life here. She volunteered at the gift shop and the beauty salon. She was a people person; she played bridge, called bingo and did Wii bowling. It was everything she wanted it to be. She didn’t have to worry about anything. She loved it, so we loved it. I can’t say anything but good things. It’s a home away from home.”
KathyDaughter of resident
Kathy
“I love the campus, there are so many places to walk and look at beautiful flowers or just sit and relax. In our residence, we have room for anything we need to do — like having family come — but it’s not too much to keep up with. We really don’t have to do anything but enjoy.”
HelenResident
Helen
“Mom says, ‘This is my home now.’ We feel very comfortable that she is safe. When I leave daily, I feel really good about mom and where she is at. The best thing about Richfield is the people.”
GarySon of resident
Gary
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