Overall Review of Autumn Care of Chesapeake
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Clean, maintained facility stands out
Many residents describe the building as clean and well kept.
Across reviews, residents and families repeatedly mention cleanliness and an environment that feels maintained, including comments about good lighting, no strong odor, and rooms that look tidy. A few reviews also raise concerns about specific areas not being cleaned to expectations, including complaints about floors, bedding freshness, and room upkeep. Overall, cleanliness is one of the most consistently referenced aspects of everyday experience at the community.
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Staff care and communication both appear
Residents and families describe attentive, professional staff, even when expectations fall short.
Many reviews highlight staff warmth, professionalism, and responsiveness, including how families felt supported and how care plans and communication were handled. Several also mention managers or specific team members being helpful and patient when explaining needs or coordinating next steps. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews complains about communication problems, unanswered calls, and delays in getting help when requested. Taken together, reviews suggest staff presence helps most days, but experiences can vary by shift and situation.
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Dining quality is mixed, often cold
Food gets mixed feedback, with recurring complaints that meals arrive cold.
Positive comments describe meals as good, decent, or enjoyable, including families saying they didn’t feel the need to bring outside food. Several other reviews specifically call out cold meals, describing food being served cold or lacking expected quality. A few reviews also connect dining problems to difficulty getting help through the call button, especially around mealtimes. Overall, dining satisfaction appears inconsistent in the reviews.
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Rehab progress is not always accurate
Therapy and rehab outcomes are described inconsistently across reviews.
Some reviews praise the therapy team and say physical therapy and related services supported recovery and helped residents meet goals. Others question the accuracy of rehab reporting, including a review that disputes the stated walking progress after therapy. There are also complaints that therapy capacity didn’t match needs for certain residents, with requests for additional group therapy attention. Reviews therefore show both effective rehab experiences and serious concerns about rehabilitation effectiveness.
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Activities and seasonal events matter
Residents and families frequently mention activities and scheduled social events.
Multiple reviews point to scheduled daily activities, community-sponsored events, and resident involvement, including day trips and resident-run participation. Families also describe enjoying seasonal luncheons such as Valentine’s and Christmas events, often noting the food and welcoming service during those gatherings. A few reviews express disappointment that common spaces aren’t used as much or that activities don’t reach everyone consistently. Still, activities are a recurring positive topic in the reviews.
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Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Chesapeake, Virginia offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living. With several hospitals in close proximity, including Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters and Chesapeake General Hospital, residents can easily access healthcare services. There are also diverse medical practices nearby, such as Children's Specialty Group and Coastal Internal Medicine. In terms of amenities, there is a variety of pharmacies, parks, restaurants, cafes, places of worship, and even public transportation options like The Tide station. Overall, this area provides a range of services and activities to support a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors looking to settle down in Chesapeake.
Hospitals
- Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (1.4 miles)
- Chesapeake Regional Labor & Delivery (2.5 miles)
- Chesapeake General Hospital (2.6 miles)
Physicians
- Children's Specialty Group-Neurodevelopmental Division (1.4 miles)
- Coastal Internal Medicine (1.6 miles)
- Occupational Medical Education and Research Services (2.2 miles)
- Patient First - Battlefield (2.4 miles)
- Center Greenbriar Health and Wellness (2.4 miles)
- Chesapeake Diagnostic Imaging (2.5 miles)
- Bryan, Curtis Dr - Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (2.6 miles)
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
- Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
- Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
- Walgreens (2.5 miles)
- Walgreens (2.8 miles)
- Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
- Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Parks
- Chesapeake City Park (1.6 miles)
- Mount Trashmore Park (7.4 miles)
Restaurants
- Hardee's (2 miles)
- McDonald's (2.1 miles)
- McDonald's (2.3 miles)
- McDonald's (2.5 miles)
- Fazoli's (2.6 miles)
- Baker's Crust (2.6 miles)
- Sushi King (2.6 miles)
Cafes
- Metro Diner (2.3 miles)
- Panera Bread (2.7 miles)
- Panera Bread (3 miles)
- Starbucks (3.2 miles)
- Starbucks (5.4 miles)
- Starbucks (7.1 miles)
- Starbucks (7.9 miles)
Places of Worship
- St Luke's Catholic Church (4.9 miles)
Transportation
- The Tide-Newtown Road Station (7 miles)
Theaters
- Regal Entertainment Group (7.9 miles)
Frequently Asked Questions
117 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Norfolk International (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Small, personalized setting with meals, medication management, and Wi?Fi; near shops and clinics.
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