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    $4,725/month

    The Waterford at Virginia Beach

    5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Mom happier and healthier here

    I placed my mom here and she's happier and healthier than she's been in years. Staff are consistently friendly, respectful and responsive, care is excellent with on-site PT/OT and frequent check-ins, and the activity program and inviting common spaces keep her engaged. The community is very clean, well-maintained with lovely grounds and good dining - I'd recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 2026

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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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.31·(397)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate, knowledgeable caregiving staff
    • Robust and varied activity programming
    • On-site rehabilitation and medical services (PT/OT/speech, on-site physician/podiatrist)
    • Restaurant-style dining and catered events
    • Well-maintained grounds and courtyards
    • Private and varied room floorplan options
    • Welcoming tours and engaged admissions staff
    • Secure outdoor areas and accessible amenities
    • Home-like communal spaces and social opportunities
    • Competitive pricing relative to some peers
    • Family-friendly coordination and events

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover
    • Delays and inconsistencies in medication administration
    • Incontinence-care delays and inconsistent personal-care schedules
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and laundry service
    • Inconsistent food quality and limited menu variety
    • Deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure concerns
    • Insufficient memory-care programming and supervision
    • Gaps in incident reporting and family communication
    • Billing discrepancies and administrative transparency issues
    • Low on-floor staff visibility and slow response times
    • Inadequate clinical training for some med-tech staff
    • Inconsistent front-desk/entry coverage and access controls

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for this community are mixed, with clear strengths alongside recurrent operational concerns. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate, knowledgeable caregivers, a broad calendar of activities and outings, on-site rehabilitative and medical services, and hospitality-style dining and events. Many families and visitors praised attractive grounds, secure outdoor areas, a range of room configurations (including private options), and staff members who are welcoming on tours and engaged with residents.

    Care quality and staffing present a divided picture. Numerous reviewers described attentive aides and strong nursing leadership at times, but an equally common theme was inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover. These workforce gaps are linked in several reviews to delayed assistance with mobility and toileting needs, inconsistent bathing and personal-care schedules, and delays or errors in medication administration. Several accounts also raised concerns about clinical training for some med-tech staff and variability in on-floor staff visibility, particularly on nights and weekends.

    Dining and activities are often cited as strengths, with several mentions of restaurant-style dining, themed meals, and a lively activities program that includes games, music, exercise classes, and regular outings. That said, other reviewers described repetitive menus, uneven food quality, and occasions when kitchen staffing disruptions affected meal service. Memory-care programming similarly shows contrast: some families praised meaningful engagement and an attentive staff, while others described limited activities and staffing shortfalls in the dementia unit.

    Facility condition and maintenance are also mixed. Many reviewers complimented recent updates, clean common areas, and well-kept outdoor spaces. Conversely, a subset of reviews noted deferred maintenance issues, intermittent housekeeping and laundry problems, and spotty cleanliness or odor concerns in particular areas. Front-desk coverage and access controls were flagged at times as inconsistent, which some reviewers felt affected security and family access.

    Administration and communication emerge as recurrent decision points for prospective residents and families. Positive experiences include visible, involved directors and helpful admissions staff. Negative experiences center on gaps in incident reporting, slow or limited responses to family concerns, billing discrepancies, and at least one set of allegations concerning missing personal items and unclear fees. Given the polarized feedback, prospective families should prioritize direct inquiries during a visit: verify current staffing ratios and turnover, review medication and incident-reporting protocols, observe dining service and housekeeping, and request written clarification of billing and admission terms. These steps can help reconcile the community’s clear programmatic strengths with the operational variability reflected in reviews.

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    Location

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    The Waterford at Virginia Beach is located at 5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23455.

    About The Waterford at Virginia Beach

    The Waterford at Virginia Beach is a senior living community that offers several care options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, respite care, and hospice care, and you'll see they have services tailored for different needs, so some folks may need just a little help while others need more hands-on support, and they have services like daily living assistance, medication reminders, and specialized dementia care for memory support, and they make sure safety's handled with 24-7 staff, an emergency response system, and wide entryways for those using wheelchairs or motorized scooters. The staff stays friendly and helpful, and they work hard to make things feel homey, with programs meant to keep people active, social, and healthy, whether that's something simple like reading in the on-site library or getting together for daily exercise classes, games, singing by the grand piano, and both onsite and offsite activities so nobody feels left out.

    Residents can choose from studio apartments, some with combined living and sleeping areas, or private suites with their own bedroom and bathroom, and memory care studio apartments even give a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, and sink. The community has indoor and outdoor common areas, a beautician on-site, a salon and barber, and a dog-friendly outdoor space for soaking up the sun, plus a nice courtyard, open hallways, and a patio with comfortable seating for getting some fresh air, and there's a cozy library with a fireplace just for memory care residents. The facility serves meals in an elegant dining room with warm wood floors and chandeliers, and people get three meals each day with tables set for neighbors to sit together; there's also daily newspaper delivery, housekeeping, laundry, and devotional services.

    For anyone needing transportation, complimentary rides to medical appointments are offered, along with other outings, and parking's provided for residents who still drive. They include on-site therapy-physical, occupational, and speech therapy-and have activities like billiards, board and card games, and educational programs, as well as strolls around landscaped grounds. The Waterford offers a variety of resources to help families understand their payment options, including information about Veterans Benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and possible tax deductions, plus they help folks work through using home sales, insurance, or personal savings to cover the cost of care. Their online presence offers caregivers planning help, glossaries, and stories, making things a little bit easier for families trying to figure it all out. All of this is structured to keep life comfortable and as independent as possible, with attention to each person's dignity in a safe setting where seniors can relax and be themselves and, hopefully, find a good group of friends.

    About Sonida Senior Living

    The Waterford at Virginia Beach is managed by Sonida Senior Living.

    Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: SNDA) is a leading owner, operator, and investor in senior housing communities across the United States, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Originally established as Capital Senior Living by founder Jim Stroud, the company rebranded to Sonida Senior Living in November 2021 following a $154.8 million investment from Conversant Capital. As of June 2025, Sonida operates 96 senior housing communities across 20 states, serving approximately 10,000 residents with an aggregate capacity that includes 83 owned communities and 13 managed properties, making it one of the nation's most significant senior living providers by resident capacity.

    The company provides a comprehensive continuum of care services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs. Sonida's communities offer essential services such as nutritious meals, housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staffing, transportation, social and recreational activities, and healthcare monitoring. Select communities feature the specialized Magnolia Trails™ memory care program designed specifically for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Beyond basic care, Sonida emphasizes signature programming that includes daily fitness and wellness classes, engaging activities that promote joy and companionship, and personalized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs and preferences.

    Sonida's mission is to create a safe and caring environment where team members thrive and residents find joy in new experiences and friendships. The company's philosophy centers on recognizing residents as unique individuals, knowing their hobbies, preferences, and personal histories to provide dignified, person-directed care. They believe that simple things matter most: friendly faces, clean and comfortable spaces, amenities that promote safety and independence, and maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This approach emphasizes creating meaningful connections and celebrating both significant milestones and everyday moments in residents' lives.

    The company has earned substantial recognition for its commitment to excellence, with 30 communities receiving Best Senior Living Awards in 2022, and 20% of their communities winning 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards. Several communities have also been honored with prestigious industry awards in 2024. Under the leadership of President and CEO Brandon Ribar, who brings over 15 years of senior living industry experience, Sonida has demonstrated strong operational performance with an average occupancy rate of 84.7% in Q1 2025 and a 27.4% increase in adjusted EBITDA from 2023 to 2024, reflecting their commitment to operational excellence and quality care delivery.

    People often ask...

    The Waterford at Virginia Beach offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,725 per month.

    The Waterford at Virginia Beach offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 31 photos of The Waterford at Virginia Beach on Mirador.

    Yes, The Waterford at Virginia Beach allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

    No, The Waterford at Virginia Beach does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Virginia, the Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its routine and complaint inspections.

    License number41483
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class1yr
    Capacity138 residents
    Care servedAssisted Living, Special Care Un, Non-ambulatory
    ExpiresOctober 29th, 2026
    Special certificationAssisted Living, Special Care Un, Non-Ambulatory
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    Inspection Reports

    29

    Reports

    50

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    03 Sept 2026Inspection
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    22 Jan 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies after investigating the submitted allegations.
    22 Jan 2026Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    22 Jan 2026Inspection
    Concluded no deficiencies were found.
    07 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified a violation for improper disposal of medications found during a medication cart audit.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-640-A
    12 May 2025Inspection
    Investigated a complaint alleging issues with resident care and related provisions; the evidence did not support non-compliance.
    13 Feb 2025Inspection
    Found deficiencies in resident care and related services and in resident accommodations and related provisions; issued a violation notice.
    13 Feb 2025Inspection
    Investigated the allegations related to resident care and related services; found deficiencies and issued a violation notice.
    13 Dec 2024Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    30 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found that revisions to the individualized service plan were not signed by the licensee/administrator and by the resident or their legal representative.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-E
    17 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified a deficiency related to late criminal history checks for staff, with one employee's background check not completed within 30 days of hire; sworn statement also not completed within 30 days.
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-B
    17 Jun 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in updating fall risk after falls, in timely development of admission plans of care, and in completing the Uniform Assessment Instrument before admission.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-440-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-325-B
    23 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    19 Dec 2023Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found medication administration errors and lack of valid prescribing orders.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-650-D
    19 Dec 2023Inspection
    Investigated allegations of non-compliance related to personnel and resident care; found no deficiencies.
    06 Dec 2023Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in rounds for residents unable to use signaling devices and in medication administration; a violation notice was issued.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-930-D
    09 Nov 2023Inspection
    Identified a deficiency in cognitive impairment training for direct care staff.
    • 22VAC40-73-(10)-1140-B
    09 Nov 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and administration, including failure to transcribe orders to MAR within 24 hours and failure to administer Bumex as prescribed.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-640-A
    17 Oct 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across medication management, care planning, staffing, admissions, and emergency preparedness.
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-320-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-D
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC2)-30-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-410-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-950-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-440-A
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-210-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-210-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-990-C
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-H
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-C
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-C
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-260-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-120-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-650-E
    17 Oct 2023Inspection
    Investigated the 10/2023 allegation and found no deficiencies related to resident care and related services.
    08 Aug 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in TB risk assessments, staff training for aggressive behavior, and posting of the on-site person in charge.
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-320-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-270-1
    • 22VAC40-73-(4)-290-B
    20 Apr 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication administration and locked storage practices.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-660-A-1
    02 Feb 2023Inspection
    Found medications not stored securely; an unlocked medication cart was observed with a prescription bottle on top, and staff opened it without a key.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-660-A
    07 Nov 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the investigation.
    14 Sept 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across care planning, safety, and administrative processes, including missing signatures on care plans, outdated or incomplete risk assessments, staffing signage gaps, and unsecured medications.
    • 22VAC40-73-(4)-290-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-660-A-1
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-D
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-E
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-620-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-320-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(10)-1110-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-930-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-C
    25 Oct 2021Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in individualized service plans and care documentation, and found an unlocked storage cabinet during the review.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-E
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-660-A-1
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-C
    25 Oct 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No violations documented.
    25 Oct 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited during the monitoring visit. Confirmed compliance with applicable standards and laws.
    25 Oct 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies after reviewing documentation and conducting the on-site portion.

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