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Photo of Colonial Harbor
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9.6
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50 reviews
9.6
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50 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
17%
3 star
7%
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5%
1 star
9%
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Colonial Harbor is more than a retirement facility. It is a community full of caring residents and staff. The residents are treated with dignity and like family. Colonial Harbor truly been a blessing to me...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Harbor provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, you'll enjoy our mild weather and all the fascinating destinations the surrounding region offers. We're right down the road from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, and...
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8.8
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22 reviews
8.8
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22 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
44%
3 star
4%
2 star
13%
1 star
9%
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After family tours of multiple memory care units in our community, we chose Warwick Forest's Evergreen for our family member. Twenty residents enjoy a calm, attractive atmosphere with excellent security and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here at Warwick Forest, we're more than fancy buildings and first class amenities. Of course, we have all the things you would expect from an award-winning CCRC, but what may surprise you is how comfortable you feel from the moment you arrive.Our community is relaxed and always eager to welcome a...
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2222 Floor plans available
8.0
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45 reviews
8.0
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45 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
18%
3 star
20%
2 star
11%
1 star
9%
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Some of the staff is nice and helpful a few are Not. The dinning is a problem, they are always short staffed which puts the residents having to wait longer for their orders to be taken or even receive their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Harmony on the PeninsulaAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Yorktown, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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77 Floor plans available
5.3
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38 reviews
5.3
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38 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
40%
3 star
8%
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0%
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18%
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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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The ratio between residence and staff is very good. There spend alot of time with the residence. The staff is friendly and easy to work with and my loved one is well taken care of. I would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Poquoson, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a home-like...
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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Port Haywood, VA

The average cost of senior living in Port Haywood is $4,445 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

Independent living costs in Port Haywood, VA, vs. nearby cities

Port Haywood, VA
$4,445/mo
$4,013/mo

Independent living costs in Port Haywood, VA, vs. state and national averages

Port Haywood, VA
$4,445/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Port Haywood, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,838/mo
Independent Living
$4,445/mo

Independent living costs in Port Haywood, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,213/mo
Studio
$5,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/mo

Senior living costs in Port Haywood vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Port Haywood, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Haywood, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,445/mo$4,346/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,838/mo$5,204/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,838/mo$5,207/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Port Haywood, VA:$4,445/mo
Virginia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Port Haywood, VA:$4,838/mo
Virginia:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Port Haywood, VA:$4,838/mo
Virginia:$5,207/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Port Haywood

Recent reviews for independent living in Port Haywood

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg

4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.

Port Haywood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Haywood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Haywood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Haywood independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Port Haywood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Haywood, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Haywood independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Port Haywood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Haywood, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Haywood independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Port Haywood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Haywood, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
40%
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Verena at The Reserve, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and The Hidenwood Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Haywood, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Port Haywood, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Port Haywood, Virginia are Verena at The Reserve and The Hidenwood Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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