Welcome to Martha Jefferson House

Imagine in 1921 seeing a beautiful brick Georgian style mansion at the end of the private cul-de-sac with a lush forest that surrounded it. As the years have gone by The University of Virginia has built around that same private cul-de-sac, bringing together not only the opportunity for UVA students to volunteer and be a part of our neighborhood, but also for alumni to live near the grounds once more. With amazing shopping, restaurants, theaters and parks nearby there is something for everyone at the Martha Jefferson House.

Over 60 Years of Senior Care in Central Virginia

In 1957, Hunter Carlyle Perry created Martha Jefferson House with the intention of making a retirement home for seniors needing assistance in their daily living. Over the years, it has grown into a community within the House where assistance comes to you–Independent, Residential or Assisted Living–as your needs increase, we meet those needs right where you live. Our shared purpose… “Martha Jefferson House is ALL about our Residents, it’s their home and it’s our pleasure to care for them.”

The Perry Wing–Independent Living

The Perry Wing offers beautiful, spacious, and modern one-and two-bedroom apartments. Each has a private terrace, washer and dryer and full kitchen, Independent Living Residents in The Perry Wing needing assistance need not move to transition to assisted living…as care comes to you. One meal a day is provided, along with daily and weekly housekeeping.

Hunter’s Way–Assisted and Residential Living

Assisted Living is designed for people who need support with ADLs, without the need for full nursing care. It provides assistance but not limited to, med management, bath, dressing and grooming. Three meals a day are provided, along with daily and weekly housekeeping.

The Carlyle–Healthcare Center

Our licensed intermediate nursing center is for residents who require 24/7 care.
We bring together a home-like environment with a caring CAN and Nursing Staff to give you and your family peace of mind for care of daily needs. All ADLs are included in the care of our Carlyle Residents.

Eleanor’s Landing–Assisted and Residential Living

Assisted Living is designed for people who need support with ADLs, without the need for full nursing care. It provides assistance but not limited to, med management, bath, dressing and grooming. Three meals a day are provided, along with daily and weekly housekeeping. nibh.


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Brookwood Health & Wellness at Martha Jefferson House

Brookwood Health & Wellness at Martha Jefferson House would like to introduce the approach for optimizing Health, Wellness and Safety. It is called the “Hearthstone Approach” and was developed as Dr. Heather Parrott’s dissertation. The ‘Hearthstone Approach’ was designed from the desire to create an environmental, psycho-social and educational setting that promotes opportunities to foster Residents’ optimal health and wellness, as well as opportunities for personal and career growth and development for Caregivers.

We look forward to hearing from you.