The Chamberlin in Hampton, VA is an independent-living community and does not provide a dedicated memory-care program for residents with dementia diagnoses. Residents live in private apartments and manage their own schedules, but staff are available to assist with essential self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting when requested. A personal emergency response system in each unit links residents directly to 911, helping ensure that medical help can be summoned without delay.

For everyday oversight and safety, all employees undergo background checks, an activity director coordinates daily engagement, and trained staff remain on site around the clock. The same PERS devices that call 911 also send alerts to on-site staff, allowing for quick in-house response to falls or other urgent needs. Building security personnel are present 24 hours a day, controlling entry points and patrolling common areas.

Apartments vary in size and finish, but many include a private bathroom, a kitchenette, cable hookups and regular housekeeping. Because floorplans differ, not every unit comes with every listed feature, so prospective residents should verify details during a tour. Common areas are cleaned and maintained by the community staff, and maintenance requests are handled by an in-house team.

Meals follow a set menu prepared by the culinary staff, and basic diet modifications or physician-ordered restrictions can be accommodated. Residents who prefer to cook may do so in their own kitchenettes. Independent-living residents can also choose optional housekeeping, laundry service and a monthly meal plan tailored to the frequency with which they want to use the dining room.

Residents have access to on-site parking, a barber and beauty salon, exercise room, movie theater, wellness center, library, communal gardens, pool and concierge services. Internet access is available in apartments and common areas, and scheduled transportation is offered for medical appointments and errands, with the added convenience of nearby public transit. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.