Sunflower Gardens in Hopewell, VA serves up to 48 seniors in assisted living and also provides specialized care for people with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairments through an Alzheimer's Specialty Center, so folks who need more attention for memory issues can get what they need, and there are always staff members on site day and night to help with things like medication management, bathing, dressing, and getting around, even if a resident needs help with incontinence or is in a wheelchair, and they have special care plans that get reviewed monthly, plus regular room checks every half hour during the day and every hour at night, which makes a lot of families feel better about safety. They've got different types of rooms including single bedrooms, shared apartments, and studios, and all places have emergency alert systems, ADA bathrooms with grab bars, walk-in showers, night lights, thermostats you can control yourself, and there's cable TV included, but telephone service isn't included in the rent, though the studios are ready if someone wants to set that up.
Residents get meals in a restaurant-style setting with all-day dining options, and there are neighborhood dining rooms where meals come from a main kitchen, and anyone who wants to help with things like setting the table can do that if staff say it's okay, and menus are made by a Registered Dietitian, plus they handle special diets for allergies or diabetes, do nutrition check-ins every six months, and always have snacks on hand. There's plenty to do, since Sunflower Gardens runs full activities programs every day, like movie nights, arts and crafts, walking paths, gardening, chapel services, and a barber/salon, along with physical and occupational therapy available through vendors if a resident needs extra help after surgery or illness, and they allow people to stay short-term if they're not ready to go home yet or if their usual caregivers need a break, even if it's only for a few hours or a few weeks.
Community spaces include a dining room, a garden and walking paths, a courtyard, a communal kitchen, a library, a cafe, and spaces for group activities, and each resident can have a mailbox in the lobby, too. Cleaning staff handle weekly laundry and basic housekeeping, with more frequent service if it's needed for an extra fee, and there's dry-cleaning as well, plus they help with things like making beds, prepping meals, bringing medications, supervising transfers, and taking folks to the doctor with transportation services that have a set rate if you stay near Hopewell, or charge more if you need to go farther. They also have a primary care physician that visits three days a week, and pharmacy services are on site, which helps those who need regular medical attention, and for residents who need it, there is non-ambulatory care and help with things like putting on clothes and getting from bed to chair, along with supervision and redirection for people who tend to wander or get confused easily.
The building itself is accessible for wheelchairs, has a secure environment for memory care, and caregivers pay close attention to each person's needs, especially with dementia or Alzheimer's, providing redirection or one-on-one help when necessary, and families often feel good about the emergency systems in place, including having a supervised area that's kept safe for people with memory difficulties. Sunflower Gardens keeps things simple and structured but still offers room for a resident to be independent if that's possible, and there's a steady schedule of activities and outings, with flat rates for trips inside the Tri-Cities area and extra fees for longer trips. The facility has a 2.0 star rating from 9 reviews, which seems worth considering, and it keeps up an online presence on Facebook. Sunflower Gardens connects with medical and pharmacy resources nearby and is associated with both Sunflower Gardens at Fort Lee and the Brighter Living program, but the place itself is right there on Plaza Dr. in Hopewell, serving elderly adults who want assisted living or memory care in a supervised environment that tries to cover all the daily routines and special needs that pop up with age, and the staff aim to make sure everyone has their dignity, a feeling of safety, and the basics taken care of.
