Pricing ranges from
    $4,768 – 5,721/month
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Moved parent; regret it, avoid

    I moved my parent here and regret it. Staff and the owner were mean, communication was terrible and management ignored my inquiries; the place was understaffed, residents wandered, safety was a real concern and there was police involvement while I was there. Amenities and activities were misrepresented, the intercom breached privacy, it smelled of smoke, and many residents wanted to leave - avoid.

    Pricing

    $4,768+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,721+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

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    • Meals

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    • Value

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    Pros

    • Advertised as a 'wonderful place' (marketing/claim)
    • On-site amenities claimed by the facility

    Cons

    • Wandering residents creating safety risks
    • Serious safety concerns including police involvement
    • Management does not answer inquiries / poor communication
    • Intercom used in a way that breaches resident privacy
    • Residents wanting to leave / poor resident retention
    • Owner described as mean / unprofessional behavior from management
    • Understaffed leading to inadequate supervision and care
    • Amenities misrepresented or not delivered as advertised
    • No activities or social programming reported
    • Smoking environment inside or pervasive smoking
    • General recommendation to avoid the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly negative. Although the facility is presented or advertised as a "wonderful place," multiple reviewers describe a consistent pattern of problems that undercut that claim. The dominant themes are safety and staffing failures, poor communication and responsiveness from management, misrepresentation of amenities and programming, and a hostile or unprofessional tone from ownership or staff.

    Care quality and safety are the most serious areas of concern. Several reviews describe wandering residents and explicit safety issues that rose to the level of police involvement. Those statements indicate lapses in supervision, inadequate monitoring, or ineffective procedures to prevent residents from leaving unsafely. The combination of wandering behavior and reports of law enforcement being called suggests that resident safety is not reliably managed and that family members or others have had to escalate incidents externally.

    Staffing and daily care appear inadequate according to multiple reviewers. Understaffing is mentioned directly, and that shortfall plausibly contributes to the wandering and safety incidents described. Reviewers also report residents wanting to leave the facility, which is consistent with inadequate personal care, supervision, or responsiveness to resident needs. There is no direct mention of dining quality in the reviews provided; however, the lack of staff and activities implies that routine care and engagement may be compromised.

    Staff attitude, management behavior, and owner conduct are repeatedly criticized. Reviewers describe a mean owner and poor or unprofessional communication. Management inquiries are reported as unanswered, and communication overall is labeled poor. These patterns point to systemic administrative problems: families and prospective residents cannot get reliable answers, and when they do interact with leadership, the experience may be confrontational or dismissive.

    Facilities and amenities are presented in a problematic way. Several reviewers state that advertised amenities were misrepresented or not delivered. There is also mention of a smoking environment, which for many seniors or visitors will be a significant negative; even if some residents prefer to smoke, pervasive smoking can affect non-smoking residents and indicates lax policy enforcement. An intercom or communication system is referenced but in the negative — reviewers report an intercom privacy breach, suggesting that staff used the intercom to broadcast private information or otherwise violated resident privacy expectations. That is an operational and ethical concern.

    Activities and social programming are reported as largely absent. Reviewers explicitly say there are no activities, which harms social engagement, quality of life, and cognitive stimulation for residents. When combined with understaffing and misrepresented amenities, the lack of programming is a clear indicator that the facility is not delivering the lifestyle advertised.

    Taken together, the reviews show a consistent pattern: the facility markets itself positively, but multiple operational failures — safety lapses, understaffing, poor management communication, privacy breaches, and inaccurate advertising of amenities and programming — lead reviewers to warn others to avoid the facility. Notably, reviewers mention escalation to police and residents wanting to leave, which are serious red flags for families evaluating care options.

    Recommendations based on these review patterns: prospective residents and family members should seek independent verification of staff levels, ask for documented safety and wandering-prevention protocols, request references from current families, and verify activity schedules and amenity availability in writing. Any reports of intercom or privacy breaches, unanswered management inquiries, or evidence of hostile owner behavior should trigger caution. If safety, staffing, or communication answers are unsatisfactory, consider alternative providers. The reviews collectively suggest a risk that the facility's advertised strengths may not match the lived experience of residents and families.

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    About Essene Inc

    Essene Home For Adults is a senior living community located in Powhatan, Virginia, that offers assisted living services to its residents. The community is dedicated to supporting seniors who require varying levels of assistance with daily living activities but wish to maintain a sense of independence in a safe and welcoming environment. At Essene Home For Adults, residents can choose between studio apartments and semi-private accommodations, allowing them to select the living arrangement that best suits their preferences and needs.

    Dining is a highly valued aspect of life at Essene Home For Adults. Meals are crafted by chefs and meal planners who prioritize both nutrition and taste. Each dish served is made with quality ingredients to ensure residents receive a healthy balance of vitamins and minerals. This commitment to nutrition is designed to promote not only physical health, but also to create an enjoyable and engaging dining experience that residents look forward to every day.

    The vibrant daily life at Essene Home For Adults includes a range of activities meant to engage residents on a social, physical, mental, and emotional level. The care home places emphasis on curating activities that help residents remain connected, active, and fulfilled. Whether through organized events or daily opportunities for social interaction, the environment is designed to nurture both individual well-being and a sense of community among residents.

    A warm and friendly culture is a hallmark of Essene Home For Adults. Staff members are committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes residents, visitors, and each other feel at home. This dedication to kindness and joy ensures that everyone who enters Essene Home For Adults experiences a sense of belonging and support within the community.

    Above all, Essene Home For Adults stands out for its focus on providing exceptional care and support, balancing the dignity and independence of each resident with the necessary assistance for daily living. Through its attentive service, nourishing meals, engaging activities, and nurturing environment, Essene Home For Adults strives to be a place where seniors can truly thrive in their later years.

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