Silverado Orchards Retirement Community sits in the historic town of Saint Helena, right in the heart of Napa Valley, and has been family-owned and operated since 1978, so you will notice a strong sense of community and a real family feel among staff and residents, folks looking out for one another and always saying hello in the hallways, people who care about being part of something lasting. You'll see beautiful, clean grounds with safe walkways for morning walks and evening strolls, plus lovely patios and picnic areas where you can sit and enjoy the fresh air, which is nice since the climate brings four distinct seasons but stays pretty moderate all year round. The community allows both cats and dogs, and they have small pet accommodations, so pets can come along for retirement too.
The apartments are private, with a choice of studio, deluxe studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or deluxe suite layouts, many coming with patios or balconies and some offering scenic views of Napa Valley itself, and you get individual controls for heating and air-conditioning in each place. Everything's all-inclusive with month-to-month rental agreements, no investment or lease needed, there's an entry fee of $1,500, and the monthly rate covers utilities and property taxes, which keeps things simple. There's housekeeping and linen service, laundry rooms with free washers and dryers, on-site management, elevators, and lawn areas well cared for, so the whole place feels comfortable and looked after without fuss.
Silverado Orchards serves three nutritious meals a day in a welcoming dining room, offering vegetarian and regular diet choices, plus a fresh salad bar that's open daily, and guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat meals if they're visiting. There's a focus on good health and wellness, not just through food, but with a comprehensive program that includes Stay Fit Exercise and Stretching Classes, organized walking, and other wellness activities. The staff runs a wide variety of activities and excursions, and you'll find musical programs, movie nights, country drives, outings to local restaurants, ferry trips to San Francisco, theater outings, arts and crafts, shopping trips, spiritual study groups, book clubs, museum tours, educational lectures, classic Western barbecues, readers club, and garden hobbies with space to grow your own plants. They've also got a full-service Beauty Salon and a banquet room so families can gather together for special occasions.
Residents and visitors are welcome every day of the week, and you can always schedule a tour if you want to meet folks, see the grounds, and experience the community firsthand. The whole place is dedicated to serving people in active retirement living, with a down-to-earth, neighborly spirit and no pressure, just a comfortable environment that lets people settle in and make the most of their days.
