516 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Michelle
Child of resident/client
Review for Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
I can say again our interaction at Willow Creek was great. It was a very positive experience and staff were extremely supportive and helpful. I had to move dad to NC where I live and placed him 3 months ago into a nursing home due to decline in his health. He's doing good at the long term care at the nursing facility. Thanks again for your assistance in finding options for my dad.
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At Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living, a caring management team dedicates all their time to creating an independent and active lifestyle for seniors. With access to the retirement community's culinary services, on-site activities and events, scheduled transportation, and resident travel program, residents here live a comfortable and active lifestyle.
Residents of the independent living community also find that they are close to many community amenities like grocery stores, banks, and pharmacies. There is plenty to do for seniors and their families in Chesapeake, Virginia. Locals of Chesapeake enjoy grabbing a bite to eat, shopping at the mall, or visiting a local park in their free time.
As an independent senior living community, Willow Creek offers residents a variety of community activities that encourages residents to stay active and social. Whether you enjoy exercising, playing cards, listening to music, or just socializing with neighbors, you will find plenty to do here.
Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living offers private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has open floor plans with emergency pull cords that connect you to staff 24 hours a day.
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Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
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A Place for Mom has scored Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living has 30 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Michelle
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 18, 2025
I can say again our interaction at Willow Creek was great. It was a very positive experience and staff were extremely supportive and helpful. I had to move dad to NC where I live and placed him 3 months ago into a nursing home due to decline in his health. He's doing good at the long term care at the nursing facility. Thanks again for your assistance in finding options for my dad.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 4, 2025
Food was horrible very slow to serve. The food took an hour and a half almost every meal. Cleaning the room was minimal, did not do well. Size of the facility the room was small for the price paid . Staff was excellent very kind and helped anyway they could, but we're understaffed and unable to do all needed . A place she is now located is more than $[removed] cheaper and much more room and, entire kitchen, bedroom, as opposed to a studio!
Virginia C Acedo
Independent LivingResident/client
July 21, 2025
I find Willow Creek is the place I’ve been looking for to spend my declining years. Right now I don’t need all the services they offer but when the time comes the facility is equipped to meet the needs of any homebound person. So far, the staff and residents have been welcoming and friendly. The building itself does not look so industrial and the environment inside and outside are very becoming, well decorated, spacious, and clean. If all goes well, it’s the best place in the area to spend my aging years..
Nana S.
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 26, 2025
My mom seems to be adjusting, the staff were extremely helpful when she first moved in and that helped a lot. They buddied her up with several residents to help her learn the ropes. I believe she is beginning to actually enjoy some aspects of living at Willow Creek. A big adjustment for sure but she's doing well.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
May 6, 2025
My comments are representative of a healthy active 82yr old - definitely Not the norm in this facility where 70% of residents are visibly impaired, physically, mentally or both and are incapable of leaving the building on their own. Management here means well but simply do not have enough employees to adequately provide the amenities they SAY they offer - (reflected in the scores above)
GC
Independent LivingFamily/friend
November 12, 2024
It's a very good experience. We picked this community because of the, proximity, nice facility, activities, good price in beginning. Did not appreciate the annual 8% rent increases.
Michelle H
Independent LivingToured community
November 8, 2024
Thanks so much all the assistance in finding my dad a new home. We are very pleased with our selection at Willow Creek in Chesapeake VA. We moved my dad in to his apartment this past Weekend. The staff have been nothing but amazing and dad is enjoying the staff, amenities and new neighbors. Thanks so much to [name removed] at A place for mom and her assistance in setting up the visits at various facilities. [name removed]also was helpful as well. We really appreciate all the help.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
July 29, 2024
Some managers are good, others are not. Most staff are good, but not paid well so they leave. There are too many 'chef's choice' on the menu. They run out of menu items often, menu comes from headquarters in WA not local east coast. Not much fruit served. Rolls not baked well-still doughy.
Heather C
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 29, 2024
From the moment we walked in, we knew this was the place to home them. The staff considers it the residents's home and tells them so. Managers live on-site so they have skin in the game as far as the operations go. I could live there myself -- and well may in a couple of decades!
anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
September 23, 2022
We toured with Willow Creek Gracious Retirement and found it to be an absolutely lovely facility. Unfortunately it was strictly independent living, so they did not have enough care here for my loved one.
Gary
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 21, 2022
I've told people before that Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living is like living in a four star hotel. It's very nice, very clean, and the people there are extremely friendly. They do take really good care of the people they have there. After a period of adjustment, my step-father has been very happy there. I was concerned that he wouldn't be happy going to any community after leaving his home, but he seems to enjoy it. He has made many friends and it's been pretty positive.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
June 21, 2022
I toured Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living and it was very nice; we even put a deposit down. We ultimately had to change our mind because our loved one wasn't ready for full independent living. We were right, as her level of care & needs declined shortly thereafter.
anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 9, 2022
The managers at Willow Creek have been very personable, super helpful and very knowledgeable. Based on our overall experience with them so far we would recommend them to other families.
Robert K
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 17, 2021
I hear nothing good about the food. Complaints seem to fall on death ears. it was quite good but has declined over the past few years.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 10, 2021
There has been a turnover in staff since the my loved one moved in. Some of the activities include arts and crafts, religious activities, games, and more for the residents to choose from. There is always something to assist the residents in engaging with other residents and to keep them active.
anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
February 3, 2021
We chose Willow Creek because of the overall appearance of the facility, the cleanliness, and what they were able to provide. The apartment sizes here are adequate, they do have studios and 1 bedrooms available. I would tell others they are very open to talking to you and they seem to provide him everything that he needs. I would recommend to others looking.
anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
February 2, 2021
The staff members at the community are great, and we do know they offer a lot of activities for the residents.
Norma Jackson
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 12, 2020
The kept the community clean. The staff was all very friendly, they help out with whatever is needed and are always respectful. The food and activities were good as well. Definitely a good value for the price. My mother would still be there if she didn't need a higher level of care.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 24, 2020
The staff at Willow Creek is very friendly. Residents seem to be very kind. Newer property. My father in law really likes the ice cream and coffee bar. Move in process was easy and straightforward. Costs were well laid out.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
March 31, 2020
Smaller units and higher cost than some. It is very nice though.
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