Sheltering Arms Completes $7 Million Transformation of Bon Air Outpatient Center

 

RICHMOND, Va. (November 11, 2025) — In demonstration of its ongoing commitment to our community, Sheltering Arms Hospital (d.b.a. Sheltering Arms Community Programs)—the majority joint venture partner of Sheltering Arms Institute—has completed a $7 million renovation of its Bon Air Outpatient Rehabilitation Center located at 206 Twinridge Lane in Chesterfield County.

The project to renovate 22,150 square feet of existing space began in December 2024 and was completed in just under a year. Key improvements made through this remodel include transforming 1,488 square feet of previously vacant space into usable areas for therapy and fitness services; removing several interior walls to create an open-concept clinic and enhance accessibility for larger wheelchairs and walkers; and expanding waiting areas for comfort. The renovation also introduced new pool decking and locker rooms; additional advanced rehabilitation technology; new HVAC; and refreshed branding throughout with updated lighting, flooring, and paint.

“Our Bon Air Center is our largest outpatient facility, providing nearly 30,000 patient visits each year. It also serves as home to several of Sheltering Arms’ adaptive and medical fitness programs,” said Alan Lombardo, CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute. “With the completion of these renovations, we are now able to serve an additional 500 individuals recovering from illness or injury each year, significantly expanding access to our rehabilitation services to the Central Virginia community and beyond.”

Funded by the philanthropic support of generous donors to Sheltering Arms Foundation as well as operating funds on hand, the construction project was completed under the architecture firm Hummel & Associates, pool contractor Paddock Pools, and general contractor J.A. Heisler.

The Bon Air Center was first constructed in 1993 and opened in 1994; Sheltering Arms has been the sole property owner. Today, it is a destination physical rehabilitation facility that offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in addition to several specialized rehabilitation and adaptive fitness programs for conditions such as concussion, balance and vestibular impairments, developmental disabilities, multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and limb loss as well as other various neurological and orthopedic disorders. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU also leases 7,341 square feet from Sheltering Arms on the Bon Air campus, which will continue into the foreseeable future.

 

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About Sheltering Arms Institute

Sheltering Arms Institute is a non-profit and donor-supported state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers that brings together the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health through a joint venture. Ranked best in Virginia and among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, the Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical treatment to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care that facilitates superior outcomes for patients. For more information, please visit ShelteringArmsInstitute.com.

 

About Sheltering Arms

Sheltering Arms Community Programs—the majority joint venture partner of Sheltering Arms Institute, a nationally ranked physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers located in Richmond, Virginia—offers a vast array of adaptive and medical fitness, wellness, and recreation services, including its mission-driven day recreation program, Club Rec. To learn more, visit www.ShelteringArms.com.