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Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

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516 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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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

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Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

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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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

1

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Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

Amenities
at Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Anytime Dining
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Gluten-free
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • International Cuisine

Room Amenities

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Bath Tubs

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Indoor Atrium
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Dances
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Birthday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Art Classes
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Gardening Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Wii Bowling
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning

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8.6Review score30 reviews
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3 star
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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 9 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.
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
3.3
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.2
A Place for Mom has scored Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 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.
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Michelle - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 18, 2025
5.0
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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 - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 4, 2025
2.0
Verified Review
Review for Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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 - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 21, 2025
5.0
Willow Creek
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..
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Nana S. - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 26, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Mom Adjusting Well at Willow Creek Senior Living
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 - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 6, 2025
2.0
Verified Review
Constant Lack of adequate staff
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)
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
1
GC - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 12, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Review for Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Michelle H - Toured community
Independent Living
November 8, 2024
5.0
Amazing service
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 29, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Willow Creek review, evaluation for perspective residents
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.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
1
Heather C - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 29, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 23, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Tour experience
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 - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 21, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
A happy ending for my step-father
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
June 21, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Tour of Willow Creek
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.
Response from Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
June 24, 2022
Thank you for your review!
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 9, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
friendly and helpful staff
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.
Response from Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
June 11, 2022
Thanks so much for your recommendation!
Robert K - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 17, 2021
4.0
Food at Willow Creek
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.
Meals & Dining
1
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 10, 2021
4.0
Verified Review
Good Place for Any Senior Who is Active
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Activities
5
Staff
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 3, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
I would recommend
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Meals & Dining
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 2, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
I would definitely recommend
The staff members at the community are great, and we do know they offer a lot of activities for the residents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Norma Jackson - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 12, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 24, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
Surprisingly easy move in, no hidden cost
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 31, 2020
4.0
Smaller units and higher cost than some. It is very nice though.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
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