The Gardens of Virginia Beach

My dear Mom was a resident of The Gardens for a year and a half before she recently passed away. When I was searching for a home for her, she was VERY resistant to the idea and wanted to stay in her home…but at 95, that was no longer possible. But from the moment we entered The Gardens, I could see that this was the perfect new home for her. It was absolutely lovely, (and so clean!) And seeing a bunch of the residents lounging in the common area, talking and laughing, made a great first impression. And I found out this was a common occurrence…many times when I’d come to visit Mom, in that same area, I’d see a lively crowd, either just enjoying each others’ company or participating in one of the Garden’s many scheduled activities. From the laughter, I could tell they were having a great time! From that very first meeting, with dear Wendy Williams patiently guiding us through our “indoctrination”, until Mom’s final days there, she was treated with love, kindness and great care. She was not always the easiest resident, as she had a severe hearing loss, had many ER visits, which ended upon with a few stints with rehab, and lots of small injuries (usually due to her wish for independence and wanting to do EVERYTHING by herself!), and the nursing staff always took great care of her, getting her back to normal! The Garden’s staff was ALWAYS so kind to her, stopping in to check on her through the day to make sure she was doing OK. I would visit Mom a few days a week, and and could see how hard everyone worked; sometimes juggling a few patients’ calls at a time! But the care she received throughout her time there was so kind and so caring that I felt she was in good hands. And during her extremely difficult final two months, I saw SO much compassion, and such loving kindness, that I was able to go home at night feeling she would be safe and cared for. I wish I could list the names of all of the Individuals who helped my Mom during her time there I would, but I know I’d leave some out, so I won’t even try! But I will be forever grateful to each of them for taking such wonderful care of my mother. But I DO have to mention Cheryl Rudolph, the Director of Wellness! She is SO professional and knowledgeable, yet also SO caring, and she became my rock, and my shoulder to cry on throughout Mom’s last months. (And she has formed and shaped a great team!) I will FOREVER be indebted to her. All in all, the best place I could’ve found for my Mom!

What a CUTE place! We have explored every single senior residence in Virginia Beach. Initially we ruled out The Gardens because we live off of Sandbridge Road and felt the distance could be a challenge. I am so grateful we went to check it out!!! THIS IS. THE PLACE for Mom. The place is smaller than some of the large institutions around here, which made it feel homey and welcoming. We visited on a Fri evening. Instantly upon walking in, the place was welcoming. A number of the residents were socializing in the lobby area where a huge jukebox cranks out old-timey music and others were lingering over their evening meal or hanging in the hallways. Everyone greeted us and we were taken on a tour. Wendy Williams the Executive Director answered all of our questions and showed us the room that was reserved to be for Mom. Well, fast forward, we are now approaching the one month mark of her living there. Everything has gone well. All of the questions we had were answered and little Move In check list items checked off right away. We are happy we found the Gardens! What a Gem

The Gardens of Virginia Beach receive a full 5-star rating from me. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful, and the building and grounds are well-maintained. After touring several other assisted living institutions in the area, I find The Gardens to be the best place for my 91-year-old mom. I know that she'll like it there and that the staff will take great care of her. Wendy Williams has been a great help from the beginning, working hard to prepare everything for my Mom's arrival.

The Gardens of Virginia Beach is a bright, comfortable, and beautiful facility with friendly knowledgeable staff. Wendy Williams was outstanding while guiding me thru the process of trying to move my dad from out of state. She was knowledgeable about travel arrangements, care needs, and financial issues. Her compassion and understanding took a lot of the stress out of the search process. You owe it to yourself or your loved one to consider The Gardens!