Lydia H Roper Home, serving Norfolk, VA, stands as a renovated historic building dating back to 1921 and now offers apartment-style living with studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom options, all for women who are at least 55 years old, but really focuses on those over 62 who can get around on their own. The home has 26 bedrooms and provides assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and independent living, with 24-hour awake staff and a licensed team of health professionals. Residents get personal care such as help with bathing, dressing, medication management, blood sugar checks for diabetes (though staff can't give insulin), and standby help for transferring in and out of beds or wheelchairs; incontinence care is for those who can manage it without full-time help.
The apartments include large, bright bedrooms, modern bathrooms with designer tile, private bathrooms with whirlpool spa options, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, and refrigerators with icemakers, plus each unit gets its own full-sized washer and dryer. Utilities like internet, water, electricity, parking, and trash are included in the monthly rent, which is about $1,605 for a one-bedroom, with certain community and respite fees, and extra rates for more or less care depending on each resident's needs.
Residents enjoy three meals daily, snacks, and have several choices for dining, like country club-style dining, a bistro grille or café, allergy-sensitive meal prep, diabetes diet options, and private dining rooms, plus a community dining room where people gather. There's a lounge and lots of common areas, including a library, clubhouse, auditorium, lounges, and a chapel. Outdoors, the grounds have walking paths, gardens, patios, a pond, and both an indoor and outdoor pool, with a hot tub/whirlpool spa, fitness center, and even games like bocce ball, pickleball, shuffleboard, and horseshoe pits. Residents use walking trails and enjoy landscaped gardens, which are well kept and pretty.
There's help for getting to and from appointments with scheduled transportation, a residence car or van, and even underground parking for those who drive. The building and grounds stay accessible with wheelchair-friendly suites, elevators, and trails. Small pets are welcome, with pet-friendly policies, so people can keep a furry companion.
Planned trips, adult education, arts and horticulture classes, community-sponsored events, movie nights, and resident-led activities fill the calendar. A learning center, performing arts center, and employment or office support area offer more chances to stay busy and social. Social activity programs, devotional activities, and offsite devotional services give variety to daily life.
There's a focus on safety with a 24-hour emergency call system, staff always available, individualized wellness plans, and health monitoring. Suites have telephones and are furnished if needed. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, a beauty/barber shop, postal services, and a small convenience store provide daily support. Residents have privacy, comfort, and a supportive, friendly staff, with options for light, medium, or heavy care designed to match individual needs.
Lydia H Roper Home offers a secure setting for women later in life who want a friendly place with help nearby, lots of things to do, and a good mix of independence and support. The home provides real care for people, making sure everyone has the chance to stay active, safe, and as independent as possible in everyday life.
