First Choice Assisted Living Llc

    226 Chapel St, Hampton, VA, 23669
    4.0 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean welcoming studio, limited support

    I toured and liked how clean, quiet, and comfortable the studio was - the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely caring; the small community felt welcoming, with activities, a little patio, and home-cooked Southern meals that could be customized. I felt it offered personalized, 24-hour care and had everything we were looking for. However, it isn't ideal for families needing intensive support: there's no on-call staff, communication about residents' health is poor, and it can be hard to reach care workers.

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    4.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • clean facility
    • friendly, caring staff
    • knowledgeable staff
    • willing to help
    • comfortable accommodations
    • nice studio rooms available
    • 24-hour care
    • meal preparation provided
    • home-cooked Southern meals
    • meal customization available
    • personalized care
    • small community with fewer tenants
    • 24/7 welcoming atmosphere
    • quiet environment
    • residents seemed happy
    • outdoor patio
    • activities offered

    Cons

    • not a place for families needing help
    • no on-call staff
    • poor communication about residents' health status
    • difficulty contacting care workers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for First Choice Assisted Living LLC is generally positive, with recurring praise for cleanliness, the quality and demeanor of the care staff, the dining experience, and the intimate, small-community atmosphere. Multiple reviewers specifically call out that the facility is clean and comfortable, with nice studio accommodations and a small patio. The atmosphere is described as quiet and welcoming, and reviewers observed that residents appeared happy. The small size of the community and fewer tenants is repeatedly framed as a benefit, contributing to a personalized, home-like environment.

    Care quality and staff performance receive strong, favorable mention. Reviewers used terms such as friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and willing to help to describe staff behavior. Several comments highlight personalized care and 24-hour care availability, suggesting that staff are attentive to resident needs. These attributes are reinforced by mentions of meal preparation and meal customization, indicating staff engagement in daily routines and individualized resident preferences.

    Dining is a consistent strength. Multiple reviewers note home-cooked Southern meals and the ability to customize meals, which suggests attention to resident tastes and dietary needs. Meal preparation is mentioned as a concrete service provided, and the presence of home-style cooking contributes to the overall impression of a family-like environment rather than an institutional one.

    Facilities and activities are portrayed positively: reviewers mention clean common areas and rooms, a quiet setting, a little patio for outdoors time, and activities being offered. The combination of small size, a quiet environment, and activities suggests an environment appropriate for residents who prefer lower-density living and personalized engagement rather than a larger, more active campus.

    However, there are notable and consistent concerns around communication and availability of staff in certain circumstances. Some reviews explicitly state there is no on-call staff, and several note difficulties contacting care workers and poor communication about residents’ health status. These points contrast with statements about 24-hour care and the 24/7 welcoming atmosphere, indicating a mixed or inconsistent experience among reviewers. In short, while routine daily care and staffing are praised, there appear to be gaps or perceived shortcomings in after-hours responsiveness or in timely communication with families about health changes.

    Another explicit caution in the reviews is that the facility may not be suitable "for families needing help." This remark, combined with reports of no on-call staff and difficulty reaching caregivers, suggests First Choice may be better suited to residents who need regular, personalized assistance in a small setting but do not require frequent or urgent medical oversight or constant family involvement in care coordination.

    Taken together, the reviews form a picture of a small, clean, family-style assisted living that excels at personalized daily care, warm staff interactions, and home-cooked meals, making it attractive for residents seeking a quiet, intimate setting. Prospective residents and families should pay particular attention to clarifying after-hours support, emergency/on-call procedures, and the facility’s communication practices regarding changes in health status to ensure the level of responsiveness meets their needs.

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    About First Choice Assisted Living Llc

    First Choice Assisted Living LLC sits in a neighborhood in Hampton, VA, and this place is classified as an assisted living and residential care home where people get different types of care depending on what they need, and the building feels much like a regular house, not an institution, so many of the residents say it's comfortable and has a family-like atmosphere. Seniors there can get help with daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and taking their medicine, and the staff also takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and meals, which are all served in a dining area-the rooms come in different sizes, with some suites offering one or two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a bathroom, all designed to make things easy and homey for retired people or those needing more support. The staff works in shifts, keeping up with safety and health checks, and they help with things like medication, incontinence care, and even diabetic support, plus they provide some memory care and dementia services for folks with more needs. Activity programs run regularly, and you'll find a bingo game or a singing event most weeks, with other social things happening in community spaces like the TV room, activity rooms, chapel, or the library, so there's always some way to spend time with others if residents want to join in. The facility isn't pet-friendly, so people who love animals might notice that, but in terms of amenities, the site does offer a salon, fitness room, rehab facility, and different apartment layouts for varying levels of independence, and there's support with transportation, healthcare, house sitters, and regular cleaning. Special attention goes into keeping everything clean and safe, and the staff works to maintain good relationships with residents, helping them stay independent while being there when needed, all for people looking for long-term, affordable care in a straightforward environment.

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