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Harbor's Edge Retirement Community

One Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510

(800) 558-0653

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4.81

(11 reviews)

Offers Continuing Care Communities, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Independent Living

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Reviews of Harbor's Edge Retirement Community in Norfolk, Virginia

4.81

(11 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.8

  • Staff

    5.0

  • Food

    5.0

  • Activities

    5.0

  • Value

    5.0

Martha

5

April 10, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I visited friends at Harbor's Edge Retirement Community. I've been over there many times to visit friends in rehab, but never into the memory care area itself. From the time I came in the door, there was a woman named Sylvia, and she was so friendly and just bubbly. She just made me feel welcome, and while she was helping me, everybody that came in the door, she knew, and they would say hi. After she contacted the person that I was meeting there because I was early, she showed me a very comfortable place to sit and relax while I was waiting for Kirsten, the person who showed me around. The rooms were very nice, and those that I visited were empty, and they're in the new memory wing. It currently isn't open. It's finished, but they are in the process of waiting for another shower room to be built. So currently they don't have a room available, and no date as to when it will be. The facility is spotless. Everyone that I've ever met has been very pleasant. Kirsten is even new, she's only been there a number of months, and she was very knowledgeable, very compassionate, and very friendly. She's in a job that she needs to be in. I will have to bring furniture, even in memory care.

Mallory

5

October 23, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother was in rehab at Harbor's Edge. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the food was an A-plus. The only negative though was you couldn't open windows, so I couldn't send her back there. She needed fresh air to breathe better. She didn't have any complaints about the food, she thought it was good. The insurance paid for it so that was pretty good. She also said that rehab was really easy. The staff went out of their way to take her outside occasionally. So that was nice, it was an extra that they went out of their way to help take care of her. They had a place where you can get some fresh air, and so they would do that for her at least once a day.

Daura

5

January 17, 2022

I am/was a resident of this facility

We just moved into the River Tower at Harbor's Edge 9/21. We both turned 70 this year. My husband is still working. It is beyond our expectations. Unlike other retirement community options, we were able to customize our unit, change walls, finishes, lighting, flooring floor plan, etc. It was time to renovate our previous home anyway. Some residents have combined units. If you can think of it - they will execute it. It does come at a price, but this is going to be a place where we hope to live for many years. You will love the tax advantages that follow. And now we have long term care insurance. The staff gives you Ritz Carlton treatment. We can lock up and leave, worry free. The food is fabulous, and although it is healthy eating - it doesn't taste like it. The facilities available are beautiful, comprehensive and first rate. Downtown Norfolk is a vibrant place. Walkable to our physicians' offices, coffee shops, restaurants, museum, theater, music venues and our friends from our previous neighborhood. In closing, our only regret is that we did not move here when I was still working. It would have made those last years of working so much easier.

Joan

5

December 3, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My husband is a resident of Harbor's Edge Retirement Community. It's a very nice place, he liked it a lot. There's the former building, and there's a new building. Right now, as of a couple of weeks ago, he was transferred from the old building to the new building because they're renovating where he was living; but he'll be moving back there. I like the old building better than the new building. The staff has been very good, and if there is someone that we don't care for, we complain and we don't see them again. In the unit that he was living in, he has a dining room, living room, with a small kitchenette. It's a big room, and he had a large bedroom; it has a very large closet and a large bathroom. The rooms vary somewhat. He takes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and water therapy. They have a dining room, and they have activities that you can go to and they're off the site. They'll take you to various things. He doesn't do any of those because we've done so many things over in our life that he's not interested in doing any of those. It's pretty good, actually, but I don't want to get in there. It's okay if you end up in assisted living and you have long-term care insurance. But if you don't live in long term and you don't have long term care insurance, it is not cheap. I think it's the same as most places are around here.

Thomas

5

October 30, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

We've been living in the Harbor's Edge Retirement Community. We're kind of split right now, my wife is in long-term care, and I'm in independent living. They've been very, very helpful, and flexible with what we needed and have provided help. Even the outside companies come in and help if they are needed. It's like eating in a nice four- or five-star restaurant, or a cruise ship that doesn't go anywhere. The cleanliness is very good. This is four or five stars all the way, and it should be for what we pay. They have activities for independent people, and they take them out to the opera, they take them out to dinner. We have an activities director who almost daily provides activities, various things from bingo to cards to flower arranging, to doing your nails, and doing your hair, styling your hair. It's all in one facility. That's the nice thing about it. This is a 17-story building, it requires quite a bit of maintenance, and we've got a full maintenance staff. Next door, we just built a 20-story building, and it's attached to this building. So we now have maybe four restaurants here for food. We have bars, a separate bar, you go for drinks at night. We have wind down Wednesdays where you go and have hors d'oeuvres and wine at 4:00 in the afternoon before dinner or something. The facilities are very, very nice. This one is a brand-new tower. They just moved, which I think it's about half full now. Of course, this one's full. They're renovating the entire third floor, so the downside to it is the inconvenience when they're refurbishing everything and renovating. But other than that, when it's finished, it's done very nicely, first class, five star, new. Even though we're separated now, and occupying two units, we're only paying for the original amount that we paid when we came here, so it's a pretty nice deal.

Lawanda

5

August 19, 2021

I visited this facility

I went to Harbor's Edge Retirement Community. It was very nice, the staff knew I was coming, so they were expecting me. I was greeted. We did the tour first and then we sat down and discussed the cost and the type of services that are available in that facility because they did a couple of things at that particular location. The tour itself was okay. The rooms there are like mini apartments, I guess you could say, they are handicapped accessible. They have little kitchenettes in them, they don't have a full refrigerator, and stoves, and all that stuff. They did quite a few activities. They did a lot of outings as well. They go to different venues, I think the residents can give suggestions or recommendations the way they want to go and things like that. They had lots of services like spa and parlor, that type of stuff was in there. They can do more level of care. So even if they are in assisted living and you need something, they do have that available as well.

Don

5

May 30, 2019

I visited this facility

Harbor's Edge is beautiful and very high end. It's a really nice place. My friends' apartments are lovely. They had 10 adults in the living room and it wasn't crowded. We were there for our annual baseball draft. My friends love it there. It's a huge building, and there's a bank and a beauty parlor in the facility. I would move there. I heard that the food is fantastic.

Eunice3

5

September 29, 2015

I visited this facility

Harbor’s Edge is a huge high-rise. It’s expensive and would be overwhelming for mother. It’s very nice inside, and the rooms are beautiful, but it would be too big for mom. The food was very nice.

caring2831

5

April 30, 2013

I visited this facility

Harbor's Edge was a really nice facility. It's probably top of the line and very expensive, but it's a very good facility for the three different levels of care: independent living, assisted living, and full hospital care for the handicapped and for Alzheimer's. They have buses to go to the doctors and to different places. They have exercise rooms, a pool on top of the building, and a huge library downstairs. There are many things to do and they keep you lively. You can actually have an apartment. They have three different restaurants depending on your health, a 24-hour service for going to a doctor and across the streets, some hospital items. My friends who are there love the food. I have been in two out of their three restaurants, and they're excellent. The best thing for me is that it's located near where my friends are and I have friends in there. If I had my choice, that's where I will go.

andrew12323

4

April 14, 2012

I visited this facility

This facility seems like a great place for older people. The staff keeps everyone actively participating in the group activities such as bingo and card games. The facility seemed very clean and exceeded my expectations.My grandmother seemed content with the food she was being served. Everyone who lives there seemed very kind even though there where a few who seemed somewhat out of it. The staff handled everyone with kindness. It was no problem for my grandmother to have guests.The buildning was very safe and secure even though the location seemed to be in somewhat of a rough area. There was a login book in which everyone who entered and left the buildning had to check in and out of.The rooms inside the building were already furnished but where somewhat out of style. The guest has to bring there own televition or radio unless they use the community televition.Overall this was a very nice place and I would recomened it to anyone considering living in some type of retirement community.

anonymousll

4

June 30, 2011

I visited this facility

Harbor's Edge is the assisted living facility where one of my aunts is now residing. Aunt Ella has always regarded her "˜personal independence' as being of utmost importance and it took us a little time to discover a senior community where she would truly be happy and content. The one thing she feared most was the possibility of being treated like a child or having someone hover about-watching her every move. What she wanted was a place where she could experience a full life with as much independence as possible. The staff at Harbor's Edge was very helpful from the very first visit and the director eased her worries by taking all of us on a tour of the facilities; introducing us to some of the other residents and explaining that our aunt's freedom to live her own life would be supported and encouraged. She was thrilled to discover she would have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities from poker to scuba diving. If someone wants to try something that is new or different this staff goes out of their way to help make it happen, if at all possible. Today she remains as happy about her living arrangement as she was the day that she first moved there. She regularly travels to downtown Norfolk to eat at a favorite restaurant, attend the opera or simply enjoy a shopping trip. When she needs help with transportation, medications or other daily tasks she knows that all she has to do is request those services from an available member of the staff. She can enjoy a waterfront view just by looking out of the window or walking along the property of Harbor's Edge. There is even a swimming pool that contains buoyant salt water which is ideal for seniors and others who may have arthritic joints. We know that our aunt is extremely pleased with this particular amenity and you can generally find her relaxing in (or by) the pool on many occasions. This facility has given our aunt a new lease on life during her golden years.

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Costs for Harbor's Edge Retirement Community in Norfolk, Virginia

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$11,004

Starting Price

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$6,498

Starting Price

Independent Living

Independent Living is for those who desire the feel of a private residence with the amenities and activities available in a planned community, such as fitness classes, game nights, and group excursions. Services such as cleaning and groundskeeping are often available.

$4,056

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of Harbor's Edge Retirement Community in Norfolk, Virginia

Costs

  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Entry Fee
  • Entry Fee Cost: 388000

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: No

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • In Room Kitchens
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

Medicare

  • Health

    4.0

  • Overall

    5.0

  • Quality

    4.0

  • Staff

    5.0

Medicare Provider Number: 495395
    Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation
    Rating Date: 9/1/2023

About Harbor's Edge Retirement Community in Norfolk, Virginia

Harbor’s Edge is Hampton Roads’ full-service, premier continuing care retirement community, offering residents the security of a LifeCare Program which provides a full continuum of care and valuable estate protection through the use of entrance fee options. Our refundable entry deposit plan guarantees our residents’ financial independence and protects their estate for the future.

Harbor’s Edge is structured as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and governed by a local, non-salaried board of directors. This financial structure ensures that all residents are provided the highest level of services at the least possible cost. The LifeCare entrance fee entitles Harbor’s Edge Residents to refined living with an active lifestyle and their luxurious apartment overlooking Norfolk’s downtown skyline and spectacular harbor views of the Elizabeth River. It also provides access to Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Support Suites and our Health Care Center to provide the full continuum of care when needed. The quality, comfort, and design of our facility exceeds our industry standards and only for a predictable monthly service fee.

Our services and amenities are all about flexibility and choices. We offer casual, formal and private dining options with meals prepared by the area’s finest chefs. Housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance, 24-hour security, scheduled group transportation, and concierge services are included as well as the convenience of a secured covered parking garage. Finally, we offer a full Wellness Program that provides an extensive Wellness Educational Program and includes a medical clinic staffed by nurses and several medical providers, on site physician hours, exercise classes and personal fitness programs.

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