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PositiveThe Waterford at Virginia Beach
The staff are nice and friendly and the rooms are all a nice size. Yes I recommend them.
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5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
★ 4.6214 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
Make yourself feel right at home, here at The Waterford at Virginia Beach — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We feature open-concept common areas, wide hallways, and large windows, creating a warm and inviting environment where residents can relax and be themselves. Browse our on-site library for your new favorite novel, or enjoy the fresh air while playing with your dog in our charming courtyard. We are a pet-friendly community, after all. With our homey interiors, private apartment homes, and friendly services, you’ll have all you could need to live your best life at The Waterford at Virginia Beach. Community Services and Amenities Finding the right balance between assistance and independence can be difficult. At The Waterford at Virginia Beach, our experienced caregivers meet with residents and their families to create a personalized care plan designed to meet personal needs, interests, and ambitions. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so whether you need assistance with daily living activities, personal care, or medication management, one of our friendly associates will be there to help when you need it most. For residents with early to late-stage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, we offer unique person-centered memory care services through our Magnolia Trails™ program. Our specially trained team takes the time to get to know residents and understand their personal histories, needs, and interests. We then tailor services, activities, and living environments to match each resident’s current cognitive state. Enjoy a life free from household chores at The Waterford at Virginia Beach. Our team provides regular housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services to keep living spaces and common areas in excellent condition. Experience delicious, gourmet meals in the comfort of our cozy, family-style dining hall. With dietary restrictions in mind, our professional chef prepares a variety of well-balanced meals for residents to choose from. We also offer multiple dining times, so you can choose to eat whenever works best for you. Stay physically, mentally, and socially active with our ever-evolving calendar of activities. Enjoy a friendly game of billiards in the game room, chat with others during an ice cream social at the bistro, or help our gardeners by planting vibrant flowers in the courtyard during gardening club. With so many activities and events at your fingertips, we are confident that you’ll always find something new to enjoy at The Waterford at Virginia Beach. Living Arrangements Unwind at the end of the day with your favorite four-legged companion in the privacy of your own apartment. We offer a variety of studio and one-bedroom floor plans for residents to choose from. Our newly renovated apartments include spacious seating areas, large windows, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Select assisted living units include a kitchenette. All apartments in the assisted living and memory care neighborhoods feature a private bathroom, which is equipped with a walk-in shower, grab bars, an emergency response system, and other safety features — so, peace of mind can remain while still enjoying privacy. Let us help you live your best day, every day, here at The Waterford at Virginia Beach! Care Types Offered The Waterford at Virginia Beach is an assisted living facility , which in the state of Virginia is a congregate residential setting that provides or coordinates personal and health care services, 24-hour supervision, and assistance for the maintenance or care of four or more residents who are aged, infirm, or disabled, and who are cared for in a primarily residential setting. The Waterford at Virginia Beach Inspection Reports Related Links: Your Complete Guide to Assisted Living Designing Alzheimer's Care Facilities Your Complete Guide to Memory Care
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PositiveThe staff are nice and friendly and the rooms are all a nice size. Yes I recommend them.
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PositiveI could not ask for a better home for my aging brother than what we’ve discovered at Waterford. This was my first opportunity to visit him after he moved in six days ago and all the staff we passed greeted him by name and chatted with him in a way to show how much they enjoy having him as a resident. The other residents were also cheerful and kind, telling my husband and I how happy they are at Waterford. The facility is bright and clean and each resident has made their room truly look and feel like home. My brothe…
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CriticalThe staff need to inform families more on the status of their loved one. Also, keep up with the laundry and personal hygiene a little better. Explain what meditations they are giving the resident and why it is being given. Families shouldn't have to ask. Also, plan more activities ie arts and crafts.
Response from the communityThank you for your review. Please contact our Executive Director Jamie Chard to discuss any concerns you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.
July 6, 2026
★★★★★
PositiveVery nice, quiet and clean facility. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend them for your loved ones if they need a new place to call home.
Response from the communityThank you for your kind words! We strive to provide a friendly and welcoming home for our residents.
July 6, 2026
★★★★★
PositiveOffice staff was excellent. Care staff was very good. Room was clean and good size. Room security was difficult (I don't know how they could make it better-quite a few things disappeared from her room).
Response from the communityThank you so much for the awesome review! Our team works hard to provide great care and excellent customer service to all of our guests and residents.
July 6, 2026
★★★★★
PositiveI would give every category a 5. We are SO happy that we found this place. Absolutely amazing! Everyone we have met there has gone above and beyond to make this the perfect home for my mother in law. We are thrilled and if I ever need a place, hopefully a long time from now, I would choose The Waterford for myself...
Response from the communityHi Rick, It has been an absolute pleasure caring for your mother-in-law, we are so happy to have her apart of our community. Thank you for your kind words, I will be sure to pass them on to the team. Thank you!
May 19, 2026
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