The Arbors Independent Living in Newport News, Virginia, is a locally owned senior living community for adults 55 and over, offering a mix of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care all in one place, so residents can get more help if they need it over time without having to move far, and people can live in spacious studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments that each have wall-to-wall carpeting, individual heating and cooling controls, a washer and dryer, emergency response system, and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and garbage disposal, and people can bring their own furniture to make it feel like home. There's weekly housekeeping and laundry service, plus help with chores and errands, and folks can add extra help with things like dressing, bathing, grooming, or getting around if they need it, and nurses, therapists, and wellness staff are on-site day and night, and the building has sprinklers, smoke and fire detectors, a generator, and secure entrances for safety.
Utilities like electricity, water, and sanitation are included, plus Wi-Fi, basic cable TV, and computer connections come in every apartment, and there's plenty to do with a library, card rooms, billiards lounge, movie theater, exercise rooms, dog park at some locations, fitness classes, and an activity center that hosts meetings, dances, art, crafts, and entertainment. There's a main dining room, a casual café, and a private family dining area for special events, and nutritious meals are prepared and served daily, with menus that can fit most dietary needs, and the full bar offers happy hours and social gatherings, so folks have places to relax and meet new people. The Arbors has a professional landscaping crew and full home maintenance staff to keep the surroundings tidy and safe, and residents get priority access to rehabilitation, skilled, and convalescent care at Virginia Health Services facilities if they ever need a stay for recovery.
Transportation services, both scheduled and on demand, help people get to appointments, shopping, or outings, and the staff can help with pharmacy deliveries, errands, scheduling activities, and arranging tickets to events, and valet parking is available for those who still drive. The apartments and common areas have features for safety and ease, like wide doors, walk-in showers, grab bars, and elevators, and pets are allowed with some conditions, so folks don't have to give up their companions. There's help with Medicare and Medicaid claims, and payment processes are handled in partnership with Sunbound to make things less stressful for families, and billing is all-inclusive, covering most services in one fee so there aren't many surprises. The community encourages an active, social life, with group and private activities, outings, a community center, education programs, and health and wellness programs, and the staff aims to treat everyone kindly, like family. People can go on the Arbors website to read more, review care options, see how the sign-up or waiting list works, or set up a tour to see if it feels right for them.
