Mare Trono
Jul 2026
We moved our mother into Harpers Station in September 2025. Like most people, she was reluctant to leave the home she'd lived in alone for 25 years following her retirement from civil<br>service. She was also very specific about what she needed in a new place — a small refrigerator, remote-control fans, friendly staff, really good nursing care, and (as she put it)plenty of opportunities to be spoiled. Harpers Station checked every box.<br><br>Her unit was a one-bedroom with a balcony, a walk-in shower, and her own thermostat, and residents are welcome to bring their own furniture to make it feel like home. The common<br>areas, inside and out, have the feeling of an upscale resort. When we moved her in, I went through the space with a punch list as detailed as you'd give a builder, and Kelvin in maintenance accommodated every single item, even hanging her towel bars. The move-in itself was completely seamless.<br><br>The one disappointment was that her beloved dog was too large to bring along. The community does welcome smaller dogs, and we gently suggested she consider a smaller companion, but she wasn't having it — she always thought little dogs were a bit silly. That was hard for her. Her interactions with the residents and staff filled her days, and despite her insistence that she wanted to go home, we caught her laughing with "friends" and attending<br>activities, despite her desire to be alone.With the ups and downs of her health this past year, the nursing staff and the dining room servers were all amazing.<br><br>We were able to celebrate her 90th birthday at Harpers Station with a beautiful party surrounded by her entire family — a memory we will treasure forever. We loved visiting her and sharing meals there, and we will miss that dearly. Seth, the director, has built a culture among his staff that is unsurpassed — not just among assisted living communities, but among most businesses, period. That culture showed in every interaction, from the front desk to the dining room to maintenance.<br><br>When our mother passed away in July, our family took real comfort in knowing we'd had that precious time with Omi before her health declined, without worrying that she was alone at home and unsafe. We are endlessly grateful to everyone at Harpers Station for their love, patience, wonderful food, and beautiful accommodations — and a special thank-you to Rita, Mary, and the entire nursing staff, who put up with more from our mother than anyone should have to, always with good humor.<br><br>If you're considering a place for your loved one, please look at Harpers Station. Call Greg, the head of marketing, and set up a time to spend a little while in the different areas, meet the<br>staff, and meet the residents. I can't imagine there is a better place within a hundred miles of Yorktown, Virginia, that would help you feel more confident that your loved one is well cared for.<br><br>The Jaynes Family
