"I had an in-person tour. It was clean and quiet. I'm not sure that's what my mother is looking for because it's more like a nursing home. She doesn't want to be in a setting like that. The facility was very nice. I believe I met the director, and she basically gave me a tour of the place. It's a one-level facility. She showed me a room that two residents would share and stuff like that. When I visited, I didn't see any activity. It was all in the dining area, eating, or just sitting. The dining area was clean, and it was not a large place. It's a very small facility, so I didn't expect it to be large. The room looked like to be about 20 by 20 for two people."

"My father-in-law is at Marian Manor. They are taking very good care of him. We are very pleased with their level of service and caring. They're exceptionally professional, very caring, and understanding. For my father-in-law's condition and how we were used to seeing him, physically he looks a whole lot better. They're capable of taking care of both the highs and the lows that a person has. The facility is not the newest and brightest, but they're very highly focused on the residents. I'm impressed with their understanding. They have answered every question that we have had and every concern that we have had regarding my father-in-law's care. They haven't done anything to give us concern, but when we've come up with a question of what if or how do we do certain things, they have given us tremendous guidance. "

"Evergreens At Smith Run LLC is like a big apartment complex. It was very well maintained. The staff was very friendly. I wasn't there very long, but when I was there, it was posted at 3:00, they were having people gather in the so-called game room, getting ready to play Bridge. They have a room where people do puzzles and stuff. They have bocce ball. I was looking more for a pickleball court and stuff, but they didn't have that. I did see the menu of food items that they serve."

"We visited Bickford, it was very nice, and the staff was very friendly. She was very knowledgeable and very nice. They took the time, showed us around, and made sure that we got to see what they offered, even though what we wanted was not available. They talked to residents who allowed us to come in and take a look at their rooms. The dining area was very nice and very clean."

"I have taken a 2-bedroom apartment at Jubilation by Silver Companies in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I found the people here to be very helpful when I was still looking. They showed me several different apartment options, notified me immediately when one became available, and even provided help in terms of my moving in. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend them to anyone. It's a 55+ community. I'm almost 79 and I feel right at home. There are people my age, people who are older, and people who are younger. There are children who go to the swimming pool on the hottest days and it makes me smile to remember all of the moments I had with my children and grandchildren. It's a lovely, lovely community. The apartment I'm in has a closet immediately to the right so you can hang up your coat or jacket. You come in through the kitchen and there's a lovely island in the middle of the kitchen so people can just take a seat right there and have a glass of wine or iced tea or whatever they feel like having. Beyond that is a very lovely living room area with a door out onto a lovely screened-in porch since I'm on the first floor. You don't have to worry about mosquito bites and it's a nice, spacious area. It's very pleasant to be out there. I get the sun for a significant part of the day if not all day. I can also see whether it's a cloudy day or a sunny day, blue skies or not, so I know how to dress accordingly. To the right, as you pass the kitchen, you can go into one of the bedrooms, and off of that bedroom is a private bath. I use that as my master bedroom. To the left is a little hallway with some storage space and another bathroom for the guests. That bathroom also opens into a second bedroom, which is also private. Both of the bedrooms have large windows that open. You can have blinds or drapes, but the windows provide lots of light. It's a very bright and open space. It's not dark and gloomy but bright and happy. The kitchen is very well-equipped even though your meals are provided with your rental. I like to cook and I like that I have plenty of things in the refrigerator for my guests. It also provides a place to keep cold beverages. It has a lovely built-in wine cooler for those who like it, and I do, so you have your refrigerator and can also use the wine cooler for other things that need to be cooled and I like that. They have an electric oven, and a stovetop with a microwave, so it has anything and everything I need. It also has a dishwasher and a sink. I can really live independently without having anyone provide my meals but it's also really nice when you're alone and not having to make your own tables or just to be able to go to a beautiful breakfast. It has every possible option. You get a notification of what the meals will be each evening and if you want to arrange something different, or if you have any food allergies or special requirements, they're very happy to work with you so that you or your spouse can eat anything and everything you love and want, but not anything that's going to make you sick or give you an allergic reaction. Also, they've just introduced a new program where you can arrange to have soup that you can take to your own apartment. There's a very minor additional cost but I'd much rather pay the $5 for the soup than spend two days making the really perfect soup. The other thing I love about this place is the activities that are provided. The other night we had bingo and it was great fun. There's ballroom dancing, line dancing, and country dancing. You can take lessons from 11:30 to 12:30, several mornings a week, if you choose to. If you know how to dance, you don't have to take lessons. Just show up for the music with the other people who like to dance. They even have a poker club here. They also take you on various field trips. We went into downtown Fredericksburg to listen to a musical group on the steps of the library and it was fabulous. We go to events in Richmond or Washington. Those are additional fees and they provide the bus and the transportation, but they're minimal fees and certainly no more than what you would pay if you were doing it and living elsewhere. It's usually a whole lot less than you would pay if you were living on your own. It's just a really nice benefit, and it bonds you to other people. You meet other people who are residents here, you get to know a little more about them, and you share these experiences together so you're really not isolated. You're really forming friendships and relationships that are important at this stage in your life."

This dedicated Memory Care community boasts intimate neighborhoods that feel like home. From our family-style dining to our comfy seating areas and life skills stations, every detail has been considered with the needs of individuals with memory impairments in mind. Many of our team members are Certified Dementia Practitioners, and we have End-of-Life Doulas on staff to guide families through that important transition. Our nursing team creates an Individualized Service Plan to personally cater to each resident's strengths and needs. Our Cottage Program Manager has designed a robust activity and wellness program to keep our seniors engaged each day. Spring Arbor Cottage is the premier memory care community in Fredericksburg! To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search