
ABOUT COVENANT WOODS | A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY SERVING GREATER RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Supporting wellness and purposeful living for 140 years
In 2020, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) granted Covenant Woods its third consecutive five-year accreditation. Less than 10 percent of all Life Plan Communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities) are CARF-accredited, making this honor the gold standard in the senior living industry.
“Our 140-year mission to serve elders was – and still is – revolutionary. Our values continue to resonate with Virginians. We foster a community where residents, staff, volunteers, and community partners collaborate to support successful aging, engagement, fellowship, and purposeful living.”
— Thom Wright, Covenant Woods President and CEO
Inspired. Forward-looking. This is the history of Covenant Woods.
With roots reaching back 140 years, the history of Covenant Woods includes a series of groundbreaking decisions, events, expansions, and innovative additions that have created the modern Life Plan Community we are today.
Guided by our vision, mission, and values
Our Vision
Wellness through Purposeful Living.
Our Mission
To provide exceptional health care, quality of life, security, and comfort where all can thrive, in keeping with the benevolent vision of our founders of faith in 1883.
Our Core Values
Wholeness of Life.
Covenant Woods recognizes the life and inherent worth of each person and helps each individual to experience dignity and the greatest level of his or her emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and vocational ability.
Equality.
Covenant Woods recognizes the equality of all persons in its offering of services and opportunities for serving and strives to develop and balance societal resources to accomplish this value.
Quality of Service.
Covenant Woods seeks to deliver services of the highest quality possible by demonstrating competence, continuous improvement, innovation, and creativity.
Integrity.
Covenant Woods values and demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness, and trustworthiness in all its relationships.
Stewardship of Resources.
Covenant Woods exercises stewardship of its financial resources, benevolent funds, and physical assets, assuring our commitment to provide for present and future residents.
Meet the Leadership Team
See the people who work every day to bring Covenant Woods’ vision to life for current residents and ensure its sound future for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Life Plan Community?
Life Plan Communities offer independent living for adults age 62+ and a comprehensive range of healthcare services such as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing care, that are available to residents on a short- or long-term basis as needed. As a not-for-profit community, Covenant Woods’ Lifecare contract also provides guaranteed, priority access to on-site healthcare services for the life of the resident.
What are the benefits of choosing a not-for-profit community?
- All profits are reinvested into the community for the benefit of current and future residents, not shareholders.
- There is no profit motive to raise monthly fees.
- Lower operating costs.
- Direction by a dedicated, volunteer board of directors.
- The organization may provide support to residents who outlive their financial resources or who face financial hardship through no fault of their own.
Will I have a voice in this community?
Covenant Woods gives residents the opportunity to join committees focused on different aspects of community life, and to participate on the community’s Resident Council, something only the best senior living communities offer.

SHARE YOUR TALENTS
Covenant Woods offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. From assisting with activities or leading classes to serving as a dietary aide in Manor East, volunteers serve a vital role in our community.

DO WORK THAT MATTERS
A career at Covenant Woods is more than just a job. It’s a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the life of each resident. Plus, it comes with some pretty great benefits.

GIVE FROM THE HEART
As a not-for-profit organization, we maintain the highest standards of stewardship. Your gift will not only benefit those who live on our campus but also seniors who live in our local community.