Scotia Village in Portsmouth, VA

Features

Housing

• 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
• Independent Living
• Memory Care

Amenities

• Beauty salon
• Cable or satellite TV
• Fully furnished
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Kitchenette
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Private bathrooms
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

• Norfolk International (8 miles away)
• Newport News Williamsburg International (24 miles away)
• Community operated transportation
• Transportation arrangement
• Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

• 24-hour call system
• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Special dietary restrictions

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Fitness programs
• Resident-run activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

Scotia Village in Portsmouth, VA is a vibrant and welcoming assisted living community that offers a range of care services to meet the unique needs of its residents. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Scotia Village provides not only assisted living but also independent living and memory care options, ensuring that individuals can age in place comfortably.

Residents at Scotia Village enjoy a variety of amenities designed for convenience and comfort. Each apartment is fully furnished and equipped with cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, a kitchenette, and private bathrooms. Housekeeping services are provided to maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Outdoor spaces such as gardens offer an opportunity for relaxation and fresh air. Community-operated transportation is available for easy access to nearby places, removing any transportation barriers.

The dedicated staff at Scotia Village ensures round-the-clock supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is also provided to ensure proper administration. The community understands the importance of maintaining special dietary restrictions and offers tailored meal preparation services including diabetes diets.

Engaging activities are offered throughout the day for residents to participate in fitness programs, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities. This encourages social interaction among residents while promoting physical well-being.

Scotia Village benefits from its convenient location near various amenities. There are six cafes, two parks, eleven pharmacies, eleven physicians' offices, twenty-two restaurants, one transportation hub, two places of worship nearby. In case of emergencies or medical needs, five hospitals are within close proximity.

Overall, Scotia Village provides an inclusive environment where seniors can thrive independently while receiving personalized care when needed. With its comprehensive array of services and amenities, this assisted living community offers a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents in Portsmouth, VA.

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