Sanders Retirement Village in Gloucester, VA, has been part of the Riverside Health System for over 30 years and works as a comfortable retirement community for seniors who need different levels of care, whether it's independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or long-term support, and folks like that it's got its own outpatient therapy and rehabilitation center called Heron Cove at Sanders, where they help residents recover from injuries, surgery, or chronic conditions with physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The community has a secure and supervised Memory Care section designed for people living with dementia, and staff help with everything from medication management and checking insulin levels to bathing, dressing, and moving from a bed to a wheelchair, all day and all night, so there's always someone around in an emergency, plus there are emergency call systems, smoke, and fire alarms throughout the buildings for peace of mind. Rooms come in several types, including studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and semi-private options, and all have private baths, kitchenettes, furnished living space, washers, dryers, microwaves, cable TV, phones, and air conditioning so residents can feel at home while staff keep things tidy with housekeeping and laundry services, and they'll even help with move-in arrangements or dry cleaning.
In the dining room, residents can have chef-prepared meals, and they offer choices for special diets like diabetes or food allergies, and meals can be enjoyed restaurant-style, at all hours of the day, or in smaller cafes nearby, helping folks who don't want to cook for themselves anymore. The outdoor areas have walking paths, gardens, sunny decks, and plenty of space to sit, and inside, there are common rooms set up for movies, music, games, books in the library, and art projects in a special arts room, while the activity team sets up all sorts of programs, including fitness classes, devotional services, music, arts and crafts, movie nights, and regular social events, and there's even a resident-run activities program so folks can organize their own gatherings, which helps everyone get to know each other.
Sanders is set up for folks who want to keep their independence but might need help sometimes, and even those who want to stay at home can get assistance through home health care, in-home private care, and a program called ChooseHome. There's a health care center on site with nurses, help for people needing respite care, and palliative care or hospice for those with more serious needs, and the staff know how to support residents with high acuity care or diabetes monitoring as well. For those needing extra help during the day, there's an adult day center, The Martha W Goodson Center, where seniors can join in activities, stay safe, and have company while their families take a break. There's transportation for appointments and outings, and the community has parking for anyone still driving, while Wi-Fi, phones, and air conditioning help make it feel modern but easy to use.
Sanders Retirement Village offers a practical and caring community with a wide mix of options for different needs, so seniors can feel supported whether they're living on their own, need a little help, or need round-the-clock care as their needs change. User reviews give the community a 4.4 out of 5, which seems to show people appreciate the services and staff, and because it's linked with the Riverside Health System, families might feel there's a solid plan for care at every stage.
