Assisted Living Communities in Mechanicsville, VA

"I went to Sunrise of Richmond. That's where I was going to place my mom until she was very adamant that she did not want to go back into a nursing home as long as the doctor okayed it, and that's the only reason I didn't go. I'm going to keep them in mind for when she does need one though. I've kept in touch with Christine, who is the person that does all the tours and the intakes. I've kept in touch with her because she pretty much knows exactly what's going on. She was very friendly and very informative. I liked her a lot. She was very down to earth. Because she has an older parent as well, so she understood all my concerns, and she was very sweet. Our tour ended up being a two-hour chat session, so she took her time with me, and she didn't rush me through anything. It was beautiful. If I could live there, I would live there. All the nurses that I talked to are very nice. I liked it. It was all-inclusive. They had the hairdressers there, they had the doctor on site. Also, they take them out a couple of times a week just to get them out into the community to take them shopping for clothes and to go to the grocery store. They take them out places, take them out to parks, and take them out to do activities. I thought that was awesome that they do that at least a couple of times a week. I looked at everything, and it was all-inclusive. If I had decided to go there, I would not have needed to go anywhere to get my mom's hair done or the doctors or anything like that. The rooms are beautiful. Every room has a great big picture window in it. I looked at a one-bedroom for my mom because it was just her, but even the studio apartments were huge. If my mother would have gone for a studio, it would have been fine, too. They're huge. They've got everything other than a stove. It's wonderful there. The rooms were huge, very well lit, and they have windows in every room there. The scenery is also beautiful. They have patios outside to where you can go and sit. They have gazebos outside if you want to go sit but don't want to be in the sun. They have everything for everybody out there. It was wonderful."

"My mom has moved into Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End. The day we moved in, they were wonderful. They helped me with everything. I could not have been more pleased. They have a salon, and they give you towels. They supply a lot of things. They have music and they have different programs. My mom will be 101 in December, so she's not doing a lot of activities, but they do have a lot to offer. My mom says the food is very good. The building is very well taken care of. The staff members have all been wonderful. Regarding activities, they have a lot of bingo and cards. I have seen residents out doing activities and they seem to be having a good time. Overall, we're very, very happy where my mom is at now."

"Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield is the one that I would consider. They have a one-time fee of $4000, but it is used to update the facility to make it more modern, which is what they're doing, and I can understand that. What I liked about them was that it was more professional. They had a reception at the very front, and I was introduced to the director. When you went inside the room, it was very nicely designed. She asked me questions, and then we did the tour. It was more professional. They had a beauty shop there. They had somebody who came in for church services. They have activities where they said they would take them out on activities. The cafeteria was at the back of the facility. It wasn't right out front. They had it set up like they had a menu on the table. It was very inviting. They had an area like a little garden thing. I liked the presentation. It was a little dated, but you could tell that they were keeping up with modern things. They were telling me to come back and see them once the renovations were done, which is at the end of August. They didn't have appliances in the rooms. It was more like you go to the cafeteria. They had a menu where you would see what you're going to be having for the day. The staff said normally, they would have two selections."

"The staff at The Crossroads at Bon Air was very professional and very informative. The facility was very nice. The size of the area was sufficient."

"I like Bickford of Chesterfield for my aunt because of the genuine interaction between the staff and the residents. It's a very home-like atmosphere. The person who gave the tour was very informative, I liked how she interacted with the residents, she seemed to genuinely know them and they seemed happy. They had a salon, they do outings, they have an activities coordinator who does a lot of activities with them on-site, they have movie nights, they celebrate different holidays, and they have music and games."

Imagine your life at Parkside. Conveniently located near shopping and restaurants. At Parkside, the finer things in life are just steps away. Newcomers are welcomed and included in our community. Parkside offers 73 residences, which range from studios to more spacious offerings. Our light-filled apartment feature nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops, and designer lighting and cabinetry. Four distinct levels of care offered to our residents and a dedicated memory center with a sensory garden is available to those with dementia. Whatever their needs, our residents will receive the quality and comprehensive residential, healthcare and community-based services to individuals of all faiths.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

At the newly renovated Gardens, we approach wellbeing holistically. Each week, we offer a full spectrum of activities designed to support the emotional, mental and physical needs of our residents. Regular activities include arts and crafts, musical performances, sing-alongs, yoga, exercise classes, manicures, games, movies, cookouts, parties, and outings as well as Shabbat dinners and spiritual services for a variety of denominations. Our community is also supported by a chaplain and recreational therapists. Outside the entrance to the Gardens, a colorful whirlig spins in the wind, welcoming visitors. The lawn ornament is a fitting beacon to the friendly community inside. Light, bright and open describes the interior of this community, one of two assisted living communities on the Shalom Gardens campus. Surrounded by attractive gardens and outdoor living spaces, the community offers ample opportunities to savor a sunny afternoon. Residents can take in an outdoor concert on the patio or enjoy lemonade and cookies on the rooftop terrace.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

"I toured Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe. We liked everything, the options and different living possibilities, whether it be a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom. The woman who showed us around, Ashley, was fantastic and answered all our questions. It just seemed like a very nice living community. We've dealt with her several times, and she always contacts you right back. Their dining area looked nice. The menu looked nice, but we didn't taste anything. They had movie nights, bingo, a small library, and a nail salon. They drove you back and forth to doctor's appointments. There seemed to be a lot of amenities."

"Sunrise at Bon Air was a nice facility. The building was very homey. I thought the residents that we talked to seemed very happy. The apartments were nice and the staff that we talked to seemed knowledgeable and caring, but not as expert as the other place I went to. We didn't talk to any people who were caring for the residents on a one-on-one basis, but we talked more to the management-type people, and they seemed very nice and very caring, They just didn't seem as knowledgeable about the medical stuff. It's very expensive."

"My friend will move into Spring Arbor of Salisbury Assisted Living. The biggest factor was that they were willing to bill the insurance directly instead of having the client pay up front, and then wait for reimbursement. This was the only facility that was willing to do that. Everything we saw was excellent. The rooms are an adequate size. The bathroom is great. The menu looked good. One of the things I liked about memory care is that they don't give too many options to people with dementia, as opposed to looking at a menu with eight things on it. They will select from a couple. If they don't want either one of those, there's something else they can offer them. Their care is truly geared toward those with memory issues. I also liked the facility. They have an outside porch with rockers, screened-in, and they go outside. It's all open and beautiful, but there's no exit from the outside area. You can go out and be with nature without worrying about them wandering off. So, it's very secure."

"We toured Brookdale Midlothian. My friend enjoyed that. Her problem with that one was she felt more like a hotel setting, not a home setting but the food was good. We had lunch there. She was happy with all of it and said it was a very pleasant experience, and that's why she would like to go back and give it a second look. The staff was very lovely and helpful. It would serve her well. Everything was lovely, and she was very happy with it. They have the exercise, they have the community center where they can meet with other residents and she was very pleased."

"The Crossings at Ironbridge seemed to be nice. The staff seemed to be nice. The people that we were able to see and talk to seemed to be happy there. They have activities. They have different people that come and do activities with them. They take them to different places. The layout was easy to get around. It has restaurants nearby and a hospital that's probably within 15 minutes."

"I toured Auburn Hill. It was wonderful. It was on the water reservoir. It's a beautiful place. I loved the water and the facility. The memory care portion of that was very impressive, but the driving distance and the traffic were just way too much for my friend's husband. It was a great facility. I'd like to be there. I loved it, but they wouldn't bill insurance. They had areas for the people in memory care that were outside and very nice, but didn't have as much freedom moving around. One thing I liked about their memory care was that it was fairly small. The smaller the patient population, the more attentive the staff are going to be to them, and they were well-staffed for memory care. They were wonderful and spent plenty of time with us. It was great."

"We're going to place my mom at The Haven Assisted Living @ Eleanor because it might be a good match for her. She's going to be the 6th person in this house. They have live-in caregivers there 24 hours a day. What I liked most about it is the low resident-to-caregiver ratio. They're licensed to take in only 7 residents. They kept the place very clean, and there was no odor whatsoever. I saw the residents and they were all dressed and clean, looked like they were all cared for. The place is like a 2000-square-foot home that they've converted into assisted living, so it's more home-like. It's this large ranch-style home with a big dining area right off of the kitchen, a large dining table with chairs. I would have to take mom to her doctor's appointments, but they have a hairdresser that comes in. I even saw a bunch of ladies with their feet up in their chairs and they were doing their toenails. They have a deck out back and they're in a big corner lot, with fresh fruits and vegetables in the garden. Jackie was very good. She knows her product, she was very casual, very upbeat, and very friendly. The outside needed some painting and upkeep, but that's all."