Harris Gardens Apartments is an independent living community in Harrisonburg, VA.
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215 Vine St # 204, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.2 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of Harris Gardens Apartments
caveat8 reviews mention this
Maintenance and cleanliness get mixed
Repairs and cleanliness are a recurring frustration in resident feedback.
Several residents describe apartments with serious upkeep problems, including cockroach issues, leaking bathrooms, falling ceilings, and long delays to fix mold. Others say staff sometimes takes responsibility for issues by addressing maintenance, but that experience is not consistent across reviews. A few reviews also mention major disruptions like losing AC for months.
caveat11 reviews mention this
Office staff responsiveness is disputed
Office help and communication come up as unreliable for some residents.
Some residents report that when they ask for help, they get little support—such as being laughed at, threatened with police, or told to wait for fixes. Others describe administrative issues like being denied on a waiting list, not getting contact back, or finding the office locked during open hours. A separate set of reviews, however, says the staff and office are pretty good at keeping on top of needs once complaints are raised.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Neighborhood safety concerns appear often
Safety in the surrounding area is a concern in multiple reviews.
Some residents call the neighborhood rough and mention drugs and drug dealers. Another review describes a violent incident during their time there and says the maintenance crew made them and their family uncomfortable. One review also mentions getting used to the area, which reinforces that the community location is not seen the same way by everyone.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Rent increases and charges worry residents
A few residents say rent and charges don’t match repair follow-through.
Some feedback focuses on rent increases and the feeling that the money is not used for fixing apartments. Others describe concerns about being charged for items that supposedly need replacement, alongside waiting long periods for repairs.
common7 reviews mention this
Some residents report comfort and cleanliness
Several reviews describe the community as comfortable and well-kept.
Some residents simply rate the place as good or nice, and a couple of reviews specifically mention quietness and cleanliness. One long-term resident says it has felt like home for years. Another review describes improvements over time and says the staff and office handle fixes when complaints are made.
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Features
Types of Care
Independent Living
Transportation
Shenandoah Valley Regional (14 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Purcell Park (0.9 miles)
Harrisonburg Parks & Rec Department (1.9 miles)
A Dream Come True Playground (2.7 miles)
Hillandale Park (3.1 miles)
Restaurants
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse (1.1 miles)
Local Chop & Grill House (1.1 miles)
Three Notch'd Brewing Company (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
Restless Moons Brewing (1.3 miles)
Capital Ale House (1.3 miles)
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint (1.3 miles)
Physicians
Valley Childrens Clinic (1.2 miles)
Sentara RMH Orthopedic Center (1.4 miles)
Emergicare (1.5 miles)
Rmh Center For Sleep Medicine (1.7 miles)
MyEyeDr (1.8 miles)
Rmh Regional Cancer Center (1.9 miles)
Harrisonburg Medical Associates (2 miles)
Places of Worship
Muhlenberg Lutheran Church (1.2 miles)
Valley Church (1.7 miles)
Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethern (1.9 miles)
Harris Gardens Apartments is located at 215 Vine St # 204, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia
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Shenandoah Valley Regional (14 miles away)
Excellent access to healthcare, dining, and nearby amenities.
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