Sentara Villages, managed by Sentara Villages Management & Consulting, sits in the Easton Forest area of Norfolk, Virginia, and offers a range of living options for seniors, like assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, independent living, respite care, and continuing care, with home care services also available for those who need non-medical help and companionship at home, and the community welcomes adults aged 55 and older who aren't able to live safely alone or might need some help with their daily routines, so you'll see LPNs on site all day and night and staff available for 24-hour supervision, though that doesn't always mean someone's awake round the clock, and if someone needs help with getting dressed, bathing, taking medicine, transfers, or moving in and out of the shower, there's staff ready to help.
There are activities every day with things like group outings, gardening, bingo, shopping trips, and events in rooms set up for art, music, or movies, so the activity director, who's certified by the Department of Social Services, plans things to suit both active folks and those with memory challenges, which is nice since they also have Alzheimer's care and keep people safe in secure wings with alarms and even memory care programs to help residents, so nobody ends up wandering off, and enclosed courtyards give everyone a chance for outdoor time in a safe space, plus there are outdoor common areas, walking paths, gardens, and a yard. Amenities are broad and include a book room, a party room, health and fitness spaces like a hot tub or steam room, and a beauty salon or stylist shop, and if someone wants to take a break from the home, transportation's there for errands, doctor visits, or church trips.
Dining here means meals cooked fresh every day, with restaurant-style service, buffets, and special diets for people with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, because they'll adjust menus as needed to support each resident's health, and food gets prepared with good ingredients by a professional chef, so most any need or taste is covered, and the dining area has a good reputation. The furnished rooms come with things like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, and air conditioning, and you'll find wheelchair access all around, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, emergency alert systems, concierge service, and regular laundry and cleaning so daily chores aren't a worry.
Sentara Villages keeps its doors closed and uses alarms for safety, especially important for people with memory loss, and there are secure wings within the building, so families feel the place keeps loved ones safe from wandering, and when people want to learn more, they can schedule a tour and get to know the community before deciding. The place has won Best of Senior Living and All Star awards for care and support, with reviews and ratings from families and visitors helping newcomers feel confident, and resources like downloadable guides, community blogs, print and sharing options make finding information easier for both residents and their families, with local senior living advisors available to help with the decision-making process, but families only pay for these services if they move in.
The atmosphere gets described as friendly, with staff known for being helpful, joyful, and kind to both residents and visitors, so there's a sense of support along with a busy social calendar, indoor and outdoor programs, music and art therapy, board games, pet visits, and fitness routines designed to keep the mind and body active, and both community-sponsored activities and off-site trips add variety. Residents here enjoy all sorts of options for care, from independent folks looking for a simpler, social way of living, to those who need more hands-on help or memory care, with information and profiles managed by a community administrator, and a policy of making important resident information easily available, which helps families stay connected and informed.
