michelle wombold
Aug 2026
Awesome Administrator and beautiful building!
The Waterford at Virginia Beach
5417 Wesleyan Dr4.3(154 ratings)· Virginia Beach average: 4.3
Part of Sonida Senior Living · 92 communities · 4.5★ average
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Short-Term Stays
- Respite care offered for temporary or trial stays
- Unit Types
- Only studio and one-bedroom apartments available
What Families Think
The Good
- Secure memory care neighborhood for residents needing extra support
- Respite care available for short-term or trial stays
- Wide range of clubs and fitness programs (tai chi, yoga, book club)
- On-site library, activity center, and lounge with piano
- Landscaped courtyards and spacious studio/one-bedroom apartments
The Bad
- No published pricing information available for prospective families
- No reviewer feedback provided to verify day-to-day experience
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The Waterford at Virginia Beach is a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 154 reviews.
About The Waterford at Virginia Beach
The Waterford at Virginia Beach is a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community provides daily support with personal care, dining, and activities while residents maintain their independence, along with secure memory care through its Magnolia Trails program designed with routines that honor dignity and connection.
The community features studio and one-bedroom apartments designed for safety and comfort, with spacious layouts, modern finishes, and large windows. Residents also have access to on-site amenities including a library, activity center, lounge with piano, and landscaped courtyards.
Life at the community emphasizes connection and enrichment through various clubs such as book club, Bridge club, and current events club, along with fitness programs including tai chi, yoga, stretching, and walking club. Religious services, devotional activities, and intergenerational programs are also offered.
Located in Northwest Virginia Beach, the community provides convenient access to shopping, dining, historic sites, and entertainment. Nearby shopping options include Food Lion, Norfolk Premium Outlets, Military Circle Mall, Target, and Costco, while local restaurants feature establishments such as Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, the Cheesecake Factory, and Steinhilber's Restaurant. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Mount Trashmore Park, and the Virginia Beach boardwalk are among nearby destinations. Norfolk International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.
The community also offers Respite Care as a short-term option providing flexible support and temporary stays with access to all services and amenities, ideal for recovery or trial stays.
Types of Care at The Waterford at Virginia Beach
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Multiple Floor Plans
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Walking Paths
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Games
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Waterford at Virginia Beach
4.3overall · 154 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (154)
tina pick
Jul 2026
Love this community and the care they give. The ED is very knowledgeable and responsive to the residents and their families. Thanks for all you do.
Barbara Carey
Jul 2026
The staff at The Waterford is very helpful and kind. The rooms are very nice and my mother enjoys the meals in the dining room. It has been a pleasant transition for my mother.
Lana Ponsonby
Jul 2026
I went to visit my Mother in Law - and once in memory care facility I couldn’t get out when I tried to exit - I knocked for a while and nobody came. Finally I went back to the nurse station all the way back around to the other side in memory care and found a nurse to let me out . It would be easier for a family member to have their own temporary code to get out of the locked facility to prevent being locked in (especially on an evening or a weekend after normal hours). There was one resident man who followed me into the sitting room on the other side of the door with the paper books covering it and I said I didn’t think he was supposed to be there and I didn’t like being alone with him in that room because he acted like he wanted out and he was a few feet from me - and he had rushed into that room when I went thru the door so he scared me (I didn’t know if he was harmless or not). I was knocking incessantly and nobody came .He kept asking me questions on how to get out .<br><br>Also: the brand new wheelchair ordered by hospice was NOT in her room when I was there. There were two older wheelchairs in her room - not the kind with the tall back and foot pedals. Last time we were there the foot peddle things were missing- so it was<br>Difficult to push her outside .<br><br>Overall - and Care wise - we feel Waterford has been wonderful To work with. The hospice care amazing as well - there was just a few minor things as mentioned above, which is somewhat understandable in a memory care facility - that things could go missing.
Jean Steffens
Jul 2026
My friend Claudine Paul seems very happy there. Everyone is very nice to her.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Waterford at Virginia Beach offer?
The Waterford at Virginia Beach offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.
Where is The Waterford at Virginia Beach located?
The Waterford at Virginia Beach is located at 5417 Wesleyan Dr in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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