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Mile A Way in Newport News, VA

Mile A Way is an assisted living community in Newport News, VA.

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494 Richneck Road, Newport News, VA 23608

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Features

Housing

  • 10 resident community capacity 10 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newport News Williamsburg International (3 miles away) Newport News Williamsburg International (3 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Located in Newport News, VA, Mile A Way is a board and care home that offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors. Our fully furnished facility includes amenities such as a dining room, garden, outdoor space, telephone, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access.

At Mile A Way, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by providing a range of care services. Our dedicated staff is available to assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure that our residents receive the necessary medical attention. For those with specific dietary needs, our team prepares delicious meals and follows special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diets.

Our community is designed to provide convenience and ease for our residents. We offer housekeeping services to maintain a clean and organized living environment. Move-in coordination services are also available to assist new residents in settling comfortably into their new home.

Keeping our residents active and engaged is important to us. That's why we provide scheduled daily activities to promote social interaction and overall well-being.

Mile A Way boasts a convenient location with several amenities nearby. Residents can enjoy exploring nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, physicians' offices, hospitals, and transportation options for medical appointments.

At Mile A Way in Newport News, VA, we strive to create an inclusive and caring community where seniors can thrive while receiving the support they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Newport News, Virginia, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to reside in the area. With several physicians and hospitals within a short distance, residents can easily access medical care when needed. The presence of various pharmacies ensures that medication can be conveniently obtained. In terms of dining options, there are a variety of restaurants nearby offering different cuisines to cater to various tastes. Additionally, there are cafes for those who enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee or tea. For recreational activities, there are parks and places of worship close by for relaxation and spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment with essential services for seniors to lead a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

Physicians

  • Daniel Lee Medical Group (1.4 miles)
  • Curtis W R Scott Jr MD (1.5 miles)
  • Patrick Henry Family Medicine (1.7 miles)
  • Riverside Internal Medicine Of Denbigh (1.9 miles)
  • Patriot Primary Care (2.5 miles)
  • Dr McQuain (3.2 miles)
  • TPMG (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mih Bon Secours Gift S (1.5 miles)
  • Mary Immaculate Hospital Nursing (1.5 miles)
  • Mary Immaculate Hospital (2 miles)
  • McDonald Army Health Center (2.9 miles)
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center Employee Health (7.2 miles)
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center (7.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.2 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7 miles)

Transportation

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (2.6 miles)
  • Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Golden Corral (2.9 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3.7 miles)
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (3.8 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (4.2 miles)
  • Panda Express (4.5 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (4.5 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Yorktown Battlefield (4.7 miles)
  • Gloucester Point Beach Park (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Warwick United Church of Christ (6.7 miles)

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