Discovery Commons Virginia Beach was probably the nicest place that I visited. I liked everything about it. The place looked lovely. That was where my in-laws were going to go, but it wasn't going to happen for them because of my father-in-law. We couldn't separate the two at that time. It was a beautiful property. I felt that the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was very clean. The residents all seemed very happy. If I was going to go someplace myself, that would be what I would be looking for. The staff was well dressed. The gentleman that toured me knew all the tenants' names. He was engaged. I saw the meals and they smelled lovely. They offered everything there. You could get your hair done. They had prepared activities every day. They had onsite physical therapy.
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care
14 Reviews
1628 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Assisted Living Reviews for Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
April 24, 2023
I visited this facility
October 13, 2022
I visited this facility
We toured and what we liked about that place is you don't have to change apartments between levels. It was really nice. It was one of our favorites. The rooms were nice, spacious, and the amenities were outstanding. It included three meals a day and activities. They had a salon and separate laundry facilities. Tom was fantastic. We were really impressed. Everything was very well maintained. They used the same staff members on each floor, everybody was very welcoming, and the staff was really nice. The facility was very clean. The menus were fantastic.
September 07, 2021
I visited this facility
It was a beautiful location. They have friendly staff, they're welcoming when you come in, and they have nice residents' quarters. I've checked the menu and it looked lovely. They have yoga, physical therapy, happy-hour activities, a library, a hair salon, a nice physical-therapy room, and a nice dining room. The staff during the tour was wonderful; she was phenomenal.
August 04, 2021
I visited this facility
It was very open, and you could see lots of greenery from the outside. It was very bright, very clean, and the residents seemed very happy. The person who took us around was open to answering questions and was knowledgeable. They offer a studio with a bathroom, and walk-in shower. They have a salon, they do exercises, community activities, and holiday-based activities, but they don't offer non-ambulatory assisted living, it's ambulatory only.
October 01, 2020
I visited this facility
My mom is moving in. It was very nice, I liked it, my aunt liked it, and my mom especially liked it. They were very conscious about the COVID situation and keeping their residents safe. That impressed us a lot.
August 27, 2019
I visited this facility
It was the best facility we visited. It had the most beautiful dining room, and they had the menus out. The staff members were very nice, and the residents said hello in passing. It's a huge beautiful facility. The people were very friendly and very helpful. It's right around the corner from the hospital, and they had different wonderful activities for the residents.
August 01, 2019
I visited this facility
It was very nice and a lot like a hotel. Everyone was very nice and very inviting, and the food we had was pretty average. It was easier to access. They had outside activities and in a nice area. They had a common room, a library, and a really nice dining room.
January 06, 2019
I visited this facility
The people were very polite and nice to me. The parking situation was very bad, though. They had physical therapy there. The staff was very friendly, well-dressed, and used residents' first names. They seemed to have an active community.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
I really like it. It was wonderful. In fact, my son really likes it. We went on a Sunday, so the chef showed us around. He was very sweet. Before I left, he gave me the most excellent blueberry muffin I ever put in my mouth. I didn't get to see a whole lot of people because it was Sunday, but everybody was kind. The place was sparkling clean. The room was a pretty good size, but the closet was too small.
July 31, 2015
I visited this facility
It is exceptional. I would say it is a 5-star-type place. It was a very nice place. It was very warm and inviting. The people were very friendly, not only the staff but the residents that were there in the community too. We were welcomed by the residents even before we got into the facility. They have lots of different activities. They were in the gamut between gardening, trivia, exercise, ice cream socials, and card games.
October 17, 2014
I visited this facility
We had a very good tour here. The facility is clean, bright, and nicely decorated, but I didn’t see anybody actually helping anyone. They’re doing bingo, games, and exercising as part of their activities.
March 26, 2014
I visited this facility
It had an opening, and it seemed like a good fit for my friend. The staff was very friendly, very nice, and very helpful. They helped me get her moved in easily. It is very nice. She's getting excellent care there. When she pushes her little button, they come very fast. It's amazing how well it's going.
The rooms are very nice. It's very comfortable, and she was able to decorate it with things from her home. The food is pretty good. They have a lot of activities going on. They have card games, they have shows, they have movies, and a happy hour. The care she's getting is so good. They respond to her so quickly, and that's what's important. In my experience with assisted living, they're about the best one I've ever run into.
January 23, 2014
I visited this facility
It was close to my mom's doctor and everybody was very nice. It was very clean. The staff was very professional. They had exercises, movies, and games like Bingo. They have transportation services and they take residents to places, plus they have outings, they go out to dinner somewhere. My mother liked it and she was happy there. I think they did their very level best to provide my mother everything that she needed. I never ever had the impression that they didn't care or that they didn't want to have as their goal, having everything just right, so that means a lot to me. They were responsive when I complained and they did the best they could to make things right.
Independent Living Reviews for Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
June 20, 2021
I visited this facility
It was right next to a hospital across the street. It was very clean, and the person that gave us the tour seemed very pleasant. She acted like she knew what she was doing and showed us a couple of rooms. They had a wheelchair too. The other places didn't, and my mom is struggling with a cane. We were able to knock the tour out pretty quickly, since we were rolling around from room to room. We got the tour done and are going to have the assessments done. They seemed better prepared and more capable. We toured independent living. They said that when you got to assisted living, you would not have to move. The rooms are all equipped with the same stuff, so it's the same for everybody at all levels.
Costs for Discovery Commons Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Services and Amenities of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Assisted Living Starting At: $2895/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $3395/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6795/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Golf
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Low Salt
- Vegetarian
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 153
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
About Discovery Commons Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Located in the heart of Virginia Beach - one of America's premier resort towns - Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is a welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Stay active through a diverse social calendar that includes exercise classes, book discussions and educational seminars. Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is near shops, restaurants, hospitals and, of course, beaches.
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach offers the following services:
- Staff available 24 hours a day
- Choice of apartments
- Anytime Cafe
- Full-time director of events and activities
- Emergency call system in every apartment
- Daily restaurant-style meals
- Housekeeping services
- Maintenance of apartments, community and grounds
- Medication assistance
- Scheduled local transportation
- Memory Care - Life Guidance
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