Bell's Residential Adult Care Home sits at 3720 Deep Creek Blvd in Portsmouth, VA, and serves up to six adult residents with both private and shared bedrooms, so whether someone wants their own space or to share with a roommate, that's possible here, and the whole place aims to feel home-like instead of like a big facility, which some folks might prefer when making a transition. The home offers assisted living services and support for people with memory impairments, and they've got hospice and respite care too, so someone's care needs can change and they'd still be able to stay there through different stages. Every day brings three homemade meals, and if someone needs a special diet - for things like diabetes or allergy problems - they can accommodate that, which can make life easier for people with health needs. Residents can get help with things like getting into or out of the bath, getting dressed, using the bathroom, and even just with grooming and having their hair done now and then.
The staff help with medication management and are on-site around the clock, supported by an emergency alert and call system. Folks who use wheelchairs or have trouble moving around can get support, and there's health care for situations like incontinence, diabetes, and general medical issues, all happening on-site so traveling for help isn't necessary for every concern. Bell's tries to keep things lively and connected, with music therapy and pet therapy programs, and there's space outdoors for relaxing or walking on paths. There's a garden, game rooms, community rooms, and a dining room with options for restaurant-style or all-day meals, so people eat when they want and have choices. There are devotional activities and transportation services for shopping, visiting doctors, or attending religious services, and the schedule includes regular movie nights, fitness classes, music, creative workshops, and other events to keep residents active and social, both on the property and out in the community.
Rooms come furnished, and amenities include library access, telephone use, laundry, and housekeeping, which can feel like less to worry about from day to day. Residents can take part in community-sponsored programs or even run their own activities, giving everyone something to look forward to together. There's also a barber or beauty shop on-site, so simple services like getting a haircut don't mean leaving the property. Bell's holds a license through the State of Virginia and follows the rules from the Department of Social Services, which means care standards are checked. People can pay privately, with long-term care insurance, or with support from the Veterans Aid and Attendance program.
While prices aren't published for everyone to see, reported averages say it's about $257, and services are always matched to each person's needs following regular care assessments, so nobody's left out from needed support. Bell's Residential Adult Care Home gives adults in Portsmouth a small, safe, caring place to live, where help is always close by, meals are cooked in the kitchen, and the daily routine lets people hold on to whatever independence they can while making sure their dignity and well-being always come first.
