Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury

    14020 Steeplestone Drive, Midlothian, VA, 23113
    4.8 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Loving professional care, responsive staff

    I'm very satisfied - the staff are loving, attentive and professional, and my loved one adjusted well and is clearly well cared for. On-site physician and pharmacy, a long-tenured executive director, transparent communication and quick responsiveness to feedback give me confidence. The community is clean, bright and calm with great activities (therapy classes, music, movies, outings) and a nice enclosed outdoor space (maintenance could be better). Dining is restaurant-style and healthy, though menu variety and tracking meal preferences could improve - overall I would recommend this place.

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    4.80 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Personable, caring and dedicated staff
    • Strong communication and transparency with families
    • Individualized and attentive care
    • Long-tenured executive director/experienced management
    • On-site physician and on-site pharmacy
    • Professional therapy services (occupational and physical therapy)
    • Robust, daily activity program with varied offerings
    • Musical entertainment, movie nights and field trips
    • Restaurant-style dining service
    • Clean, bright and welcoming environment
    • Visible and engaged staff throughout the building
    • Enclosed outdoor space for residents
    • Cleaning staff and activity coordinators present
    • Private rooms available
    • Positive atmosphere and calm residents
    • Good value and recommended by multiple reviewers

    Cons

    • Food quality, variety, and taste inconsistent or needs improvement
    • Meal preferences not consistently tracked for residents
    • Outdoor space maintenance could be better
    • Shared bathrooms for private rooms
    • Some residents/visitors dislike the facility layout

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on the quality of staff, individualized care, and a vibrant activity program. Reviewers consistently describe staff as personable, caring, dedicated, and attentive; several notes emphasize excellent communication with families and transparent updates about residents' conditions. There is clear appreciation for the leadership stability (a long-tenured executive director) and the facility's responsiveness — reviewers describe staff implementing changes after feedback and being sensitive to residents' varying capabilities.

    Clinical and support services receive favorable mention. Multiple reviews note the presence of on-site medical supports (an on-site physician and pharmacy) and professional rehabilitation services (occupational and physical therapy), which contributes to families feeling comfortable about clinical oversight. Cleaning staff and activity coordinators are also highlighted as visible and engaged, reinforcing impressions of a well-run day-to-day environment. Reviewers report calm, happy residents and describe the atmosphere as welcoming; staff are praised for managing challenging behaviors compassionately and effectively.

    Activities and social programming are a clear strength. The activity board is described as full daily, offering musical entertainment, movie nights, field trips, and all-day activities that keep residents engaged. Several reviewers specifically appreciated frequent, varied programming and noted that these opportunities helped residents adjust and remain active. The presence of restaurant-style dining, frequent entertainment, and arranged outings contributes to a lively community feel.

    Dining and meal-related concerns are the most commonly recurring negatives. Although a few reviewers mentioned "great meals" and healthy options, several others said food variety and taste need improvement and that staff are not consistently tracking individual resident meal preferences. This inconsistency suggests that dining experience may vary by unit or by individual expectations and is an area where the facility could standardize practices (preference tracking, menu feedback loops) to raise satisfaction.

    Facility-related feedback is generally positive but nuanced. Reviewers describe the building as clean, bright, and welcoming, with visible staff and a calm atmosphere. An enclosed outdoor space is appreciated, though reviewers note that maintenance of the outdoor area could be improved. Some practical concerns were raised: private rooms share bathrooms, which may be an important consideration for prospective residents, and at least one visitor disliked the layout. These are not dominant themes but are worth noting for individuals who prioritize private en-suite bathrooms or specific floorplan preferences.

    Management and responsiveness emerge as strengths: reviewers describe transparent communication, informed families, and changes implemented after feedback. Several reviewers explicitly recommend the facility, citing value and proximity to home. Taken together, the reviews paint a picture of a community that delivers strong person-centered care, warm and effective staff interactions, and robust programming, with the most actionable areas for improvement being dining operations (taste/variety and preference tracking), outdoor maintenance, and clarity about bathroom arrangements and layout options for prospective residents.

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    About Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury

    Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury serves seniors with memory problems like Alzheimer's or dementia in a quiet, wooded setting where two cottages, each for 24 residents, create a peaceful and safe home. The facility is an assisted living setting with 48 licensed beds and does not accept Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Trained staff provide help with daily living, medical oversight, and support for families carrying the heavy worry that comes with loved ones needing memory care. The small house design reduces confusion and prevents wandering, and each cottage has its own courtyard, a small kitchen for activities like baking or cooking with supervision, a comfortable living room with a stone hearth, and open dining areas. Community features keep residents engaged, with both indoor and outdoor areas for social activities, a greenhouse, a country kitchen, high-speed internet, scheduled transportation, and a screened porch with rocking chairs, plus amenities like a beauty and barber salon.

    Three meals a day plus snacks are served in a traditional, open dining room or a private one for gatherings, with vegetarian choices available. There's a full activities calendar, devotional services, wellness programs, and on-site therapy. Residents use the courtyard for walking, gardening, or fresh air, and each cottage offers easy opportunities for socializing and keeping active. The caregiving team creates personalized care plans for every resident and supports physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Spring Arbor Cottage runs specialized memory care programs, including brain-boosting tasks and life enrichment activities that help residents stay connected and feel joy each day, no matter what abilities they've lost to dementia. Every service, from meal preparation to wellness checks, aims to keep seniors as independent as possible, help families worry less, and give residents a warm place to live that really feels like home.

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