The Crossings At Blacksburg sits off South Point Drive in Blacksburg, Virginia, in a quiet, park-like spot near public parks, soccer fields, and walking trails, just about a mile from the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and not far from the main Virginia Tech campus. The community is locally owned and operated by Harmony Senior Services out of Roanoke and has 90 apartments, with 62 for assisted living and 28 for memory care, all on a well-landscaped, pedestrian-friendly campus with attractive buildings and outdoor spaces. The apartments give seniors a comfortable place to live with choices between studios and one-bedroom units with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and residents have the option of furnished accommodations. Folks 55 and older live here, with many able to get extra help as their needs change over time because of a range of care levels that covers light up to heavy care, even including dementia care and a memory care neighborhood called Harmony Square that's built just for those with Alzheimer's or similar needs-this area also has its own secure features and programs to keep people safe, with technology like bracelets that can set off alarms to stop wandering.
The Crossings helps residents who need standby support or transfers using mechanical lifts, and it gives medication management, including help with injections and blood sugar tests; though when it comes to diabetes, the staff can do blood sugar checks and insulin with sliding scale therapy, but can't do insulin shots for everyone. The community keeps nurses and supervision staff awake and alert around the clock and has a medical director who's either a doctor or a nurse practitioner, so there's always help nearby. On-site physical and occupational therapists come in, and services can cover short-term respite stays or hospice when families need it for tougher times.
There are plenty of areas outside and inside for social activities, including walking paths, a garden, a fitness room, a library, a beauty/barber shop, a game room, a wellness room, and even a movie theater. Residents can pick from a range of programs-devotional services both onsite and off, exercise classes, art and music activities, trips and outings, gardening, trivia, and even wine tasting. The dining setup features an elegant room with all-day restaurant-style meals and a bistro café, where a professional chef works to handle many kinds of diets, including those with allergies, diabetes, low sodium needs, or requests for organic food, and there's room service for people who want meals brought to their apartments.
Housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry services are covered, and there's scheduled transport for doctor visits, errands, and activities. Residents get an emergency alert system for peace of mind, a concierge for help with odds and ends, and family support to help keep everyone in the loop. The Crossings At Blacksburg welcomes pets like cats and dogs and has no big upfront entrance fees, letting people settle in with less fuss. The setting aims to keep folks as independent as they can be while providing gentle support, a structured routine of things to do, and the chance to stay in a familiar place as their needs change.
