Kemet House

Kemet House is an affordable senior living community in Chesapeake for adults 62 and older, offering a quiet place for independent and assisted living, where residents can choose privacy in their studio or one-bedroom apartments or enjoy daily activities with neighbors, and the place has about 38 apartments in total, some made for folks with mobility issues, with basic things like elevators, safety rails in bathrooms, controlled entry, smoke detectors, heating and air, carpeting, kitchens, indoor mailboxes, and on-site laundry with coin washers and dryers, all in a safe building with secure guest parking and handicapped access. Residents get meals, support with housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, maintenance, and access to a salon and barbershop, along with WiFi, cable TV, and common rooms, including a dining room, community room with kitchen, and a game and activities area, so there's space to visit or relax. Kemet House offers regular activities, from bingo, card games, and gardening to arts and crafts, seasonal events, and educational programs, plus Project H.A.N.D.S. where residents knit and sew items for charity, and there's an activity calendar each month for everyone to see what's coming up. The staff includes a Social Service Coordinator to help with health, financial or personal needs, and care staff provide help around the clock, including personal care assistants and walking or wheelchair support, so residents with different needs, including those with certain disabilities or illnesses, get help as their needs change. Kemet House offers transportation when needed, helps folks stay engaged through health and wellness options, and encourages friendships and an active lifestyle, but doesn't allow pets except for one cat or small dog, birds, or fish. The location has a calm atmosphere with outdoor picnic space, though details about outdoor features or parking are limited, and the community welcomes a racially diverse group without discrimination, in line with the Federal Fair Housing Act, with extra legal protections for residents of every gender identity, orientation, and income source, and offers rent subsidies for those who qualify-but because of demand, there's usually a waiting list to move in.