Independent Living Communities in Virginia Beach City, VA

"I'm moving into Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living. It was very bright and cheerful looking, and the people I spoke to were very friendly. It just seemed like it would be a good move. The staff was a very nice young man. I don't have a car, so he drove me there and back, and we went a second time, and then a friend drove me the third time to finalize everything. I'm pretty much pleased with the place. They supply the food, so I don't have to worry about that. The facility seemed nice. I have a large bedroom, a smaller living room, and a balcony, so I think I should be happy there. They have activities."

"My mother-in-law has moved into Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House. She's in independent care, but they have a company there that we can pay, have a contract per month, and they check on her every couple of hours and make sure they order her food. She can't get to the dining room on her own. She is in independent care, but she broke her arm and needs help. She doesn't sleep in a bed. She can't lie down flat, so she sleeps in an electric recliner, and it's set up like a cute little living room kind of thing. It's the same size as my den. It's got a nice-sized bathroom, and it's roomy enough for her to get in and move around in with a walker. The living room is big enough to move around with a walker. It has a balcony on it. It's open air. It's got lots of windows. The kitchenette has just a little sink, a microwave, a little coffee pot, and that's about it. It's got three closets in it, which I love. She's got one of the smaller units. There are two or three different sizes there, and they are all very nice. Before you move in, they remodel them and paint them, and she had new carpet, new flooring, and new amenities in the bathroom. They did a nice job. For her, it's really nice. The food is excellent. We've eaten a lot of meals with her. They bring the food to her; that's part of the extra money we pay through that other company, but they forget silverware occasionally. They forget little stuff, but for the most part, the food is good, and we haven't had a bad meal yet. Everybody is extremely friendly and helpful. We needed an extra handrail in the bathroom, and they came in and sized it up to how she gets off the toilet, and they came in and maintenance put it up for us the next day. I am extremely pleased with everything about it. Parking is a little tough some days. You have to park out a little further, but for the most part, it's great. I highly recommend it. They have puzzle stations all over the place. They play cards and different things. They have activities that come through. It's very clean."

"The residents of The Chamberlin were fantastic. One of them showed me around after the tour. She was very nice and talked about herself and stuff. It was just nice that she wanted me to do that. She didn't know I was coming or anything like that. She was going somewhere else. She said, "Are you thinking about coming here?" She asked questions about my grandma. I liked that they have an indoor pool. They have this beautiful terrace that overlooks the water. They have a lot of activities. I saw them playing charades when I came. They were very accommodating. When I walked in, I buzzed in, and they asked me who I was. When I said my name and the point of contact that I had in my phone, someone came down, got me, brought me up, and showed me around."

"We liked the fact that Harmony at Harbour View was very clean when we went in. The staff was very willing to help and to assist. The young lady who showed us around was very knowledgeable and friendly. We also had an opportunity to have lunch to be able to taste the food. The staff was very good. They spoke to you and acknowledged that you were there. Everybody was very friendly. Everybody that worked there, if they walked past or whatever, they spoke to you. They had transportation. They had a calendar that showed whatever was going on that week that we could participate in. The units that she showed us were very clean, ready to move in, and accommodating. They had one-bedroom or two-bedroom, and they had a studio. It was just wonderful. It was pricier than the other place and what turns my wife off to all of them, not just this one, is the fact that you have to pay for your spouse. If your two-bedroom started at $3500 and if you got a spouse, then it went up another $1200 or $700 for the spouse to be there."

"I decided to go to Silver Hill at Great Neck. The rent seems reasonable. They said they're renovating every apartment and mine is one of them that they're in the process of renovating, and it looks and nice. The manager was awesome. She was very professional but extremely nice. I couldn't say anything negative. There's a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove oven. There's a nice-sized closet. I'm hoping that will be enough to get everything in there. It seemed like a good choice. Also, there are two sets of washers and dryers on each floor, which I thought was pretty cool. The manager was great. She was very kind. I felt very comfortable even though I was nervous. But it was a good experience. It seemed very clean."

"Atlantic Shores is a stellar community for my 97 year old father. The staff is kind, helpful, patient and polite. The dining in Assisted Living is so very good, with an ever changing menu full of delicious options. The servers have my father’s favorite diet soda on the table before he can even get seated. Nursing is well versed on geriatric treatments and medicines. Housekeeping keeps his apartment tidy. Activities are plentiful and church services are provided in the gathering room on Sundays. There is not a single negative aspect. My Dad is safe and happy there!"

Premier Residential Care Home: Welcome to Best Senior Homes! We provide residential care home services in both Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. We understand how overwhelming it can be to find a perfect place with great personal care for your loved one. We believe Best Senior Homes is the best option if you're looking for a small luxury residential care home. We can be the right fit for a number of circumstances, including post-rehab care, memory care, general decline with a need for more personal care, and a want to be in a social environment and have activities available and people to interact with. If needed, you have the ability to bring outside care services into a senior-friendly environment that is fully ADA compliant. What is the most important reason you're looking into residential care options? All-inclusive quality care is probably the answer. There is nothing more important than knowing that your loved one is being well-cared for. Best Senior Homes offers an all-inclusive residential care home service with skilled nursing staff to enhance senior independence. The main benefits and pros of residential care home are peace of mind for families and improved quality of life for seniors. Our signature 'All-inclusive' services make this possible. We also provide a portal page for family members to monitor updates about our residents care. We are small residential care home facilities. Therefore, we have the ability to provide our services immediately when residents need help. This is an important factor for Best Senior Homes over other options. Our residents enjoy highest in class living amenities designed for comfort and safety with a finely appointed bedroom, including a personal bathroom and a caregiver call system all done with the highest quality finishes available. Every resident will receive a personal care plan created by a registered nurse prior to move-in. This care plan will be updated every 90 days by our registered nurse to help maintain and improve each of our residents quality of life and make sure they are receiving the proper care and getting the best experience possible. All Utilities On-site PT/OT Room Private Bedroom/Bath Fully Furnished Room Family Room Art and Craft room Grand Dining Room On-site Gym Beverage Bar Access Computer Lounge High-Speed WI-FI Full-HD Cable TV We provide all-inclusive residential care, including help with activities of daily living (ADL's), for your loved one. Our personal care plan is the best choice because it provides 24-hour on-site care. Residential care home menus are a significant factor in determining placement for your loved one. Our Chef-inspired meals are served with the personal preferences and nutritional needs of our residents considered. Our food service team prepares our resident's personalized menus with a resident's diet and current care plan taken into account. A few examples being diabetes, heart disease, food allergies, ability to chew, etc. These menus can be modified as our residents health and food needs change. Enjoy diverse cuisine options with table service in our on-site dining room designed to upgrade the residential dining experience. Our food service team updates all menus monthly and takes into account likes/dislikes and feedback from our current residents.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

"We toured Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. The best thing about them is the ocean, and I can see it from the room that I chose. My daughter described it as a posh resort area. It did not feel like a nursing home or anything like that, or an old people's home. It was very nice. The staff was adorable. She took a lot of time, took us everything that we wanted to see there, and explained how everything worked. She took a great deal of time showing us around. She was great. The cleanliness and structure of the building was great. The atmosphere inside was very friendly. I loved it. When we went in, they logged us, took our pictures, and gave us tags so everybody knew that we belonged there and we felt safe."

"My dad moved in. It's fantastic, even with all the COVID stuff going on. They have virtual meetings and virtual socials. They have a lot of virtual events. The facility is very nice and I liked it."

"The Muse At Town Center was nice, it was a little more expensive than the others I've seen. The people that we've met were very nice and very helpful. It was clean and the apartments were nice. It was a good community. They had activities, they also do trips to Wal-Mart and they would go out to eat every so often. They had a game room and they had exercise equipment."

"Bay Lake has very nice apartments and the staff were friendly during my tour."

"Haygood Halls is at a tremendous location. It’s right across the street from the Methodist church, and quarter of a block from the local fire station and ambulance squad. It has a shopping center right across the street that’s a little closer to the other street. There are restaurants, stores and a grocery store. The facility is very attractive from the outside, and I liked what it offers as it pays for everything including your telephone, computer and your cable TV. Right now, that’s a huge savings for me. It has a trash pick-up right from the door, twice a week. They also deliver my meals, so I don’t have to go anywhere to get my meal. The maintenance department will put things up for you if you want them to. There are a lot of handles around the tub and the tub is very low, so it’s easy to step into. They also put handles on the front doors and I can push my walker in the foyer, grab the two handles at either side of the front door, and help myself in. The rooms are large with a washer and dryer hook-up, and have pretty adequate storage, I didn’t expect a lot, so I feel comfortable with what’s there. They have a clubhouse, and they have a couple of big activities a month, like pizza parties. You can also rent a space for your own personal use. They have put in a dog park on their property. They have a beautiful pool, and it’s in the center of the buildings that are build around it and that is very attractive. There is plenty of lounging around the pool. The people in the office that I have met are just as warm and friendly as they can be. I think that the quality of my life is going to be much improved because I’m going to have a lot of people to talk to and to be with, and it’s certainly going to be easier for me to live in a smaller area. I believe there is a fairly long counter and some cabinets above the counters, so I can always put things that I usually keep in my kitchen cabinets and in a closet that is off the laundry. I have a little patio at the back that I can go out to. I feel that everything seems more secure and the price is right. I’m really excited and when I finally was ready to make the decision, it was like somebody switched on a light. They were able to show me one of the apartments that I didn’t see last August when I went, and I was delighted to see what was in the apartments. They also have two poles for help; one is in the bathroom, and there’s another one for intruders. Iif you hear somebody messing with your door, you pull the other and that’s in the bedroom, I believe, and that was a plus. "

"My tour with Lynnhaven Cove went very well. It appears to be very well taken care of. It was the cheapest of all of the places that I toured. There's a maximum income that you can earn to live there, but I just liked it very much. It has a garden where you can plant stuff in. The staff was very helpful and very nice. I've met two different people (one of them was the girl who helped me register). The process was very, very fast and seamless. I tried to apply at a couple of other places, and you had to gather together a lot of paperwork and tax returns and pay stubs and all that kind of stuff. So, it was kind of tedious. The facility was very clean. They have a rec room with a piano and all kinds of amenities."

"I toured Acclaim at East Beach. I liked the staff. The environment was very pleasant and very welcoming. I felt very comfortable. The staff was excellent and very accommodating. The facility was excellent, and I had no problems with it. It was modern. It was clean, and it was very attractive."