Pricing ranges from
    $4,883 – 6,347/month

    The Reserve at Greenbrier

    1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Assistance with dressing
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.66·(120)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate and responsive front‑line staff
    • Supportive and thorough move‑in and sales process
    • Wide, varied activity program including exercise classes and live music
    • Engaged resident community and volunteer opportunities
    • Well‑maintained landscaped grounds and central courtyard with water features
    • Multiple apartment floor plans with generous layouts
    • In‑unit full kitchens and laundry
    • On‑site physical therapy and wellness programming
    • Transportation and grocery shuttle for community activities
    • Welcoming clubhouse and social spaces
    • Prompt maintenance response cited by many residents
    • Quiet, convenient location near shopping and services
    • High occupancy and waiting list, indicating demand
    • Personalized attention from sales and lifestyle staff

    Cons

    • Inconsistent maintenance follow‑through and repair turnaround
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in some common areas and hallways
    • Pest‑control concerns in resident units
    • Moisture and mold remediation issues with associated health concerns
    • Elevator unreliability affecting accessibility
    • Limited on‑site meal service; residents responsible for meal preparation
    • Variable management responsiveness and transparency at the leadership level
    • Cost increases and perceived pricing/value mismatch
    • Limited on‑site assisted‑living and higher‑acuity clinical services
    • Allegations of mishandled resident relocation and regulatory compliance concerns

    Summary of reviews

    The Reserve at Greenbrier presents as an independent‑living community with many strengths commonly cited by residents and families. Front‑line staff — including sales, lifestyle, reception, and maintenance teams — are frequently described as friendly, compassionate, and attentive. Reviewers commonly highlight a supportive move‑in process, active social programming (exercise classes, live music, game nights, resident‑sponsored meals and events), a welcoming clubhouse, and well‑kept landscaped grounds with a central courtyard and water features. Apartment offerings are diverse, with multiple floor plans, in‑unit kitchens and laundry, and generous square footage in many units. The property’s location near shopping and services, plus transportation for activities, contributes to several families’ positive impressions and a steady demand for units.

    Care and on‑site services are oriented toward independent living. The community offers wellness programming and access to on‑site physical therapy and exercise classes, but it is not structured as an assisted‑living or higher‑acuity care setting. Prospective residents who need more substantial clinical support should plan for external or higher‑level services, as dining is limited — there is no institutional meal program and residents are generally responsible for their own food preparation.

    Facilities and operations show a mixed pattern. Many reviewers note timely maintenance response and a well‑kept appearance after repairs or refreshes, and several praised newer leadership for operational improvements. At the same time, recurring operational weaknesses emerge: elevator reliability problems, inconsistencies in maintenance follow‑through, and sanitation concerns in some common areas and hallways. Additionally, there are documented pest‑control concerns and multiple accounts of moisture and mold issues; reviewers raise questions about the adequacy and timeliness of remediation and the health impacts on affected residents.

    Management and governance perceptions are polarized. Numerous families describe proactive, customer‑service oriented leadership and a culture that prioritizes resident wellbeing. Conversely, others describe variable responsiveness at the leadership level, concerns about transparency around fees and relocations, conflict‑of‑interest concerns related to leadership conduct, and cost‑conscious decisions that some perceive as affecting service quality. There are also allegations of mishandled resident relocation and regulatory compliance concerns; these claims are serious and merit focused inquiry by prospective residents and families.

    Taken together, The Reserve at Greenbrier may suit independent older adults seeking active programming, a landscaped campus, and a personable staff culture. However, prospective residents should explicitly evaluate operational and safety topics during a visit: ask about current mold remediation policies and documentation, pest‑control contracts and outcomes, elevator uptime and accessibility contingencies, maintenance service‑level agreements and typical turnaround times, details about fees and refundable deposits, and the extent of on‑site clinical support. Verifying licensing status and reviewing any regulatory or legal actions with management or appropriate local agencies is also advisable given some of the serious allegations in the community’s history.

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    Location

    The Reserve at Greenbrier is located at 1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.

    About The Reserve at Greenbrier

    The Reserve at Greenbrier sits in Chesapeake, VA, at 1005 Elysian Place, and offers a wide range of senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias, skilled nursing, and hospice waiver programs, so people who want to live on their own or who need more help can find support here. The community welcomes cats and dogs, and there's a dog park and outdoor areas where pets can get fresh air, plus the rules allow smoking outdoors for those who want it. The building is three stories high with options for one- or two-bedroom apartments, plus some units that have sunrooms or balconies, and each space can be furnished by the resident and usually comes with a kitchen or kitchenette, laundry, and private bathroom. Residents can use indoor and outdoor common areas like the library, activity studio, fitness center, indoor heated pool in the Cottages Clubhouse, gardens, gazebo, koi pond, and walking paths by the pond and lake, so there's always somewhere nice to sit or stroll.

    The Reserve at Greenbrier has a busy calendar full of activities that include group trips, clubs, gardening, movie nights (there's a real movie theater right in the community), art classes, Bible study, trivia, and happy hours, and every day brings something new with resident-run groups and scheduled events. There's a dining program called MyChoice Dining, where residents get to pick their meals, and the staff can accommodate special diets, so whether someone needs one, two, or three meals a day, they're covered, and for those who want to eat with visitors, there's a private dining room, plus the Five Star Dining service is available. The staff encourages everyone to join in religious services in the chapel, enjoy outings to nearby shopping, and take advantage of services like haircuts in the beauty salon or help from the concierge. There's also free internet, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and basic cable in units, and weekly housekeeping keeps spaces clean and tidy.

    Carewise, the Reserve at Greenbrier offers around-the-clock support with a team on-site 24 hours to help with dressing, medication, therapy, and other personal needs, and those who require it can get mental wellness programs, scheduled transportation to doctor visits, in-house doctor visits, and specialized memory care in a dementia-friendly environment. The wellness center, exercise room, and yoga or balance classes let residents stay active, while FOX Rehabilitation services and outpatient rehab are available for those recovering from illness or surgery. The grounds are secure, with a gated entrance, and there's shaded parking, covered walkways, and elevators for those who need them, making sure residents with mobility issues can still get around.

    For those who care about the grounds and atmosphere, the Reserve at Greenbrier is known for its clean, well-kept environment, lush landscaping, and friendly, welcoming mood, where social events and lifestyle enrichment activities help people feel young and connected, and teams of staff stay attentive, kind, and quick to respond. Independent seniors have hassle-free living with maintenance and building security, while those needing more support have access to personal care and nursing, with skilled services and a hospice waiver program available too. People can volunteer, join community committees, or help run resident programs, giving folks a purpose if they want it. Apartments can be decorated with personal furnishings to feel more like home.

    Extra amenities include a bar and cocktail lounge, gaming rooms, chapel for religious gatherings, a library stocked with books, in-house religious services, a park and outdoor pool, and a clubhouse with more indoor amenities, all close to shopping and restaurants. Transportation is available for both errands and doctor's appointments, and the community has won an award from SeniorAdvisor.com for high resident ratings. Residents can expect a balance of independence and support, with options for short-term stays, memory care, assisted living, and more, all centered around keeping seniors active, social, and comfortable in a safe environment that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    About Five Star Senior Living

    The Reserve at Greenbrier is managed by Five Star Senior Living.

    Five Star Senior Living, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, operates more than 170 communities across the United States, serving over 15,900 residents with nearly 24,000 team members. Now operating as a division of AlerisLife Inc. (Nasdaq: ALR), Five Star has established itself as one of the nation's largest senior living providers and ranks among the top operators of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the country.

    The company provides a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. Through strategic partnerships with FOX Rehabilitation for therapy and wellness services, and DispatchHealth for on-demand acute care, Five Star ensures residents have access to comprehensive healthcare solutions without leaving their community. Their innovative Lifestyle360 programming enriches residents' intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through daily activities and events tailored to diverse interests and abilities.

    Guided by the mission of "honoring and enriching the journey of life, one experience at a time," Five Star embraces a person-directed care philosophy that emphasizes individualized attention and choice-driven services. The name AlerisLife, derived from the Latin "aleris" meaning to "foster, nourish, and develop," reflects their commitment to helping residents pursue new or lifelong goals regardless of age. Their approach centers on the belief that "happy employees mean happy residents," fostering a culture where both staff and residents can thrive.

    Five Star's dedication to excellence has earned numerous accolades, including frequent recognition from the Assisted Living Federation of America's "Best of the Best" Awards and the American Health Care Association's Quality Awards. The company has achieved Great Place to Work certification for consecutive years, demonstrating their commitment to both employee satisfaction and resident care. Through evidence-based wellness approaches, fine dining experiences, and warm, inviting environments, Five Star Senior Living continues to set standards for quality senior care across the nation.

    People often ask...

    The Reserve at Greenbrier offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,883 per month.

    The Reserve at Greenbrier offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

    No, The Reserve at Greenbrier does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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