The Atlantic at Twin Hickory

The Atlantic at Twin Hickory is a senior living community for people aged 55 and older in Glen Allen, Virginia, and the apartments are laid out with open-concept designs so folks can move around easier, and the homes themselves are about 595 square feet for the one-bedroom, one-bathroom units, though there are also two-bedroom units available, and the kitchens are fully equipped, which means you can cook when you feel like it and still have large closets and some extra storage on site for things you want to keep close by, and the finishes lean a little upscale, but the price is more affordable and follows income guidelines for some people. The place is pet friendly and you're allowed to bring along a cat or a small dog, but there's a $350 non-refundable pet fee and pet rent is $30 a month, and pets really do seem to make people relax. The buildings are garden-style and offer surface parking outside, with garages for those who want one, and entrance to the building uses key pad and controlled entry, which is meant to help with security, while elevators inside make it easier for folks who may not want to use stairs. The laundry, mail, and trash rooms are all inside the building and easy to find, so you don't have to go far from your apartment to take care of the daily chores, and water, trash, and sewer are included in your monthly rent, so that's one less thing to worry about when the bills roll in, and each home's got its own heating and air conditioning you can control as you like. There's a library onsite with a book club, a billiards room, a big room for private gatherings, and several activity programs always running if you want to take part in something with the neighbors, plus an on-site salon for haircuts and such, and a game room where folks gather for cards or puzzles. Some homes are handicap accessible for those who need them, and if you like to get out, you're within walking distance to the YMCA, a library, grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants, which can be handy if you don't drive. Lease terms run twelve months, and you can always talk to the property manager about questions because sometimes it's easier to get answers from a real person. Meals focus on being nutritious, and the community has won some awards for senior care quality and keeping life engaging, offering different activities to help with physical, mental, and social health, and the staff here have a reputation for being friendly and helpful, which does make a difference. While there's limited information about some specifics, like the exact floors or how the entrances work in each unit, the community as a whole is designed for a maintenance-free, comfortable lifestyle for older adults.