The Virginia Annual Conference of the former Methodist Church established a corporation in 1945 to provide care for the aging. The inspiration for this ministry came from a similar home founded in 1926 in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

In 1948 The Hermitage in Richmond and the Snyder Memorial Home (which closed on May 31,1998) were established. This was the beginning of a long line of Virginia United Methodist retirement communities.

During the 1960's Hermitage in Northern Virginia and Hermitage on the Eastern Shore were opened and property acquired for communities in Roanoke and Norfolk. These properties were expanded and modified to meet the needs of residents over the next 25 years.

With changes in needs and desires of senior citizens, Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc began a new era during the 1990s. The Hermitage at Cedarfield in Richmond was opened in 1996. The first WindsorMeade residents moved into the Villas in 2007. Windsor Hall opened in 2008.

We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and are building upon our sixty plus year legacy. With a firm foundation in place, we are committed to building an even better tomorrow. We look forward to serving the needs of seniors for many years to come.