The Hidenwood Community sits at 50 Wellesley Drive in Newport News, VA, and has been offering a place for seniors to live with care and comfort, drawing on more than 35 years of experience under Retirement Unlimited, Inc., a family-owned group. The community covers independent living, assisted living, nursing, rehab, adult day care, long-term care, and memory care through its Inspiritás Memory Care program, where residents with memory support needs get specialized attention in a secure and calming neighborhood that includes private ground floor units, a safe courtyard, and 24-hour nursing staff with emergency call systems. Residents in assisted or independent living can stay in apartment-style units that cover utilities and weekly housekeeping, so there's less to worry about. The facility itself is an ALF, with 112 beds surrounded by gardens, walking trails, landscaped courtyards, and patios dotted with comfortable furniture to encourage folks to enjoy the outdoors.
People here find a strong sense of Southern hospitality and a focus on person-centered care, with caregivers helping with things like bathing, dressing, and hygiene. Residents get on-site services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, salon and spa visits, and regular exercise classes in the well-equipped fitness center, while scheduled transportation makes getting to appointments and local spots simple. The Hidenwood Community offers a plush movie theater, a sunroom, and common spaces full of natural light and artistic touches, along with a library stocked not just with books but also articles, links, and guides from resources like VirginiaNavigator and SeniorNavigator, which connect people to more than 26,000 support programs for health, housing, legal, and caregiving needs. Meals happen in a bright dining room with white linens and round tables, serving as a daily chance for social connection, and there's a game room, arts and crafts studios, and pet-friendly policies for those who want their companion animals nearby.
The memory care section uses programs and activities that address emotional, social, and cognitive needs, including interactive art and tranquil private gardens for quieter reflection. Residents get deluxe bathrooms with grab bars and wheelchair-friendly showers, Wi-Fi access, scheduled activities, and every week, housekeeping and linen services help keep things fresh and tidy. The whole place is accessible and equipped with comforts that matter most, and the Regional Director of Operations oversees the team to maintain the supportive environment. Tours are available for anyone considering a move, and the community has a tradition rooted in friendly service and care, drawing families who want a safe, engaging, and experience-rich place for their loved ones to live.
