Colonial Harbor Gracious Retirement Living sits beside the York River in historic Yorktown, Virginia, and provides independent senior living along with options for assisted living, memory care, and nursing services. The community has more than 50 floor plans, including studios, single rooms, two-bedroom apartments, and units with kitchenettes or private kitchens, all with individual climate control, cable or satellite TV, and telephone hookups. Residents find safety features like bathroom rails and an emergency call system, plus weekly housekeeping and linen services. Monthly rent covers all utilities-electric, gas, water, sewer, and basic cable-along with three chef-prepared meals a day, snacks at any time, and use of the spacious, well-furnished apartments.
Events and daily activities fill the calendar, ranging from fitness classes and gentle exercises to bean bag baseball, Wii sports tournaments, arts and crafts projects, movie nights, book clubs, and outings to local spots. Residents can join cultural and educational programs, writing classes, and enjoy scheduled cooking demonstrations. Common areas, such as the movie theater, billiard lounge, activity room, well-stocked library, computer center, and lounges, offer space for games or quiet relaxation. Outside, residents and their pets can walk landscaped walking trails, visit flower gardens, rest on patios, or meet friends in outdoor courtyards.
The lifestyle package includes on-site parking, guest parking, and transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping, and local events, with community managers living on-site to lend a hand at all hours. Residents can use laundry rooms at their convenience, and get regular housekeeping or maintenance help. Residents can also get salon and barber services right on the property. Mailboxes are secure, and there are elevators throughout the main building.
Safety and wellness are supported through the availability of medical alert devices like the Lively Mobile2 and options for third-party health care providers who can help with things like medication reminders. There's a dining room serving restaurant-style meals, a chapel for quiet moments, and a lively calendar of enrichment programs. Colonial Harbor welcomes residents' pets, and offers guest suites for visitors, along with volunteer opportunities and award-winning programs that bring neighbors together.
The monthly rent, which begins at $2,595, is all-inclusive, so there are no extra fees for basic services like cable, utilities, meals, or use of the fitness center, activity spaces, or community transportation. Residents get every chance to stay active and engaged, whether they take an art class, play games, or garden with friends. Colonial Harbor's travel program, part of Hawthorn Resident Travel Program, lets any resident spend up to a week-free of charge-at any of more than 70 Hawthorn communities throughout the United States, making it possible to visit family or see a new city while still getting meals and participating in activities.
Residents-adults age 55 and up-enjoy a safe and caring setting, open lounges, salons, and common rooms for conversation, and the peace of mind that comes with a dedicated staff and on-site managers available day and night. The latest review rating stands at 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 72 reviews, which gives a general sense of what families and residents have experienced. Colonial Harbor Gracious Retirement Living aims to foster a supportive and active senior lifestyle, with easy access to historic Yorktown and the surrounding Historic Triangle area.
