Harbourway Assisted Living in Virginia Beach, VA

Harbourway Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Virginia Beach, VA.

Information last verified: March 6, 2026

1217 Alliance Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 29 reviews

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Overall Review of Harbourway Assisted Living

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Home-like setting stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe a home-like, residential feel with personalized care.

Multiple reviews emphasize that the community feels like a home rather than an institution, often highlighting the quiet neighborhood and the sense of belonging. Several people describe a smaller, more intimate environment where care feels individualized and residents are comfortable. Reviews also mention the setting being remodeled into a senior home environment and that family members felt at ease with the level of care.

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Dining feels homemade

Meals are a frequent highlight, with residents and families describing quality and homemade food.

Dining comes up in reviews as a consistent strength, with people noting meal quality and freshly prepared, homemade-style meals. Some mention a strong dining room experience, while others describe snacks and room-service-style support. Overall, families connect the food to the comfort and home-like atmosphere they experienced.

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Cleanliness and upkeep are praised

Several reviews call out strong cleanliness and well-kept spaces.

Reviews repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including comments about it looking immaculate and inviting. Some also tie the clean, peaceful feel to overall confidence in the day-to-day environment. Even among mixed experiences, the building is described as looking nice.

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Activities and outings come up

Residents and families mention both in-house activities and outings.

Several reviews reference activity programming, including an activity and kitchen area and community events. One review specifically mentions frequent day trips and in-house entertainment, reinforcing that there is more than just routine time indoors. The focus on engaging time appears linked to the overall home-like community feel described elsewhere.

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Communication and demeanor concerns

A small number of reviews raise concerns about communication and the owner’s demeanor.

While most feedback is positive, two reviews describe problems with communication and responsiveness. One also recounts situations around care delivery and medications not going as promised, alongside claims of staff turnover and inconsistent experiences. Another review expresses dissatisfaction with the owner’s attitude, even while noting the facility looks nice.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Swimming pool
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Norfolk International (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegetarian

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

Red Wing Park (0.4 miles)
Broad Bay Estates Park (8.2 miles)
Kings Grant Park (8.4 miles)
Mount Trashmore Park (8.5 miles)

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
Hooters (0.9 miles)
The Egg Bistro (2.3 miles)
Jose Tequilas (2.4 miles)
Rudee's Restaurant & Cabana Bar (3 miles)
Rockafeller's Restaurant (3.1 miles)
Big Sam's Raw Bar (3.1 miles)

Physicians

Patient First - General Booth (1 miles)
Chesapeake Bay ENT (1.7 miles)
Corporate Landing (1.7 miles)
Virginia Eye Consultants (2 miles)
Oceana Branch Medical Clinic (2.2 miles)
Coastal Family Practice (2.5 miles)
General Booth Pediatrics (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
Rite Aid (4 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (4 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
Walgreens (4.9 miles)

Cafes

Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
Fetch Coffee at Dogs Little Acre (3.2 miles)
Bad Ass Coffee (4 miles)
Rick's Cafe (4.3 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
The Green Cat (5.4 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Virginia Beach Community Chapel (4.6 miles)
Spring Branch Community Church (7.4 miles)
St Luke's Catholic Church (7.6 miles)

Theaters

AMC Lynnhaven 18 (5.4 miles)
Regal Entertainment Group (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

Sentara Health Care (5.8 miles)
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center (5.8 miles)
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (5.9 miles)

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