Bellingham at Twin Hickory sits in Glen Allen, Virginia, in the Twin Hickory neighborhood, and blends senior living, memory care, and independent living all in one place, which means you get homes and services designed for older adults who need different levels of support, and walking around, you notice the community's got condos and coach homes with brick exteriors, nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and two-story layouts, with most homes built around 2013 to 2016, with updates in 2019, and some places have three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and open kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a double convection oven, and there's a first-floor master suite with big walk-in closets, an upgraded bathroom with a separate tub and shower, and a sunroom that leads right out to a private patio where you can sit under the retractable awning when the sun gets too hot. You feel the ease in routines because the Homeowners' Association takes care of the exterior maintenance, snow removal, lawn care, irrigation, roof repairs, and even the annual gutter cleaning, and the condos come with a two-car garage, ample storage, and energy-saving systems like a backup generator, tankless water heater, two-zone gas heat, and a built-in dehumidifier, plus there's central air and a security system for peace of mind. You'll also find extra touches like plantation shutters, detailed moldings, and a family room with built-in bookcases that light up, and for convenience when guests or family stay over, there's a private upstairs bedroom suite with its own bath and even some unfinished storage.
Residents enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool, tennis courts, jogging paths, a clubhouse, and a community center, plus six miles of walking trails winding through landscaped grounds, with the HOA managing everything outside so nobody has to fuss about yard work; lawn services, painting, and trash pickup all get covered, and there's maintenance-free living with support for basic daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and meals, and you'll see pet-friendly policies so cats and dogs are welcome here. Inside the main building, the community has different neighborhoods or wings, some focused on memory care, shown by areas marked "Alz" for Alzheimer's support, and staff monitor these secure areas to make sure residents stay safe, especially if they need help with memory or personal care, and there's a 24-hour call system so assistance is always close by, along with medication management. Residents can eat in a dining room, with choices like all-day dining, meal plans for diabetes or allergies, and food prepared by professional chefs, and there's both restaurant-style and casual options, making meals easy and varied.
Bellingham at Twin Hickory offers access to a movie theater, activity rooms for arts or crafts, and scheduled programs, music events, and movie nights, with a library, fitness room, and both resident-led and staff-planned activities, so people can join in or take a quiet walk outdoors. A focus on health and wellness shows in services like on-site medical checks, easy connections to local doctors, pharmacies, urgent care, and transportation options, making it easier to keep up with health needs, and respite care is available for people needing a temporary stay. The location puts residents near shopping, dining, the YMCA, a public library, parks, and a local movie theater, with community engagement always encouraged, and the grounds are designed for accessibility and comfort, including single-floor living plans, covered porches, wide hallways, and easy-to-use features, and everything from cable and internet to laundry, housekeeping, and concierge services comes as part of the package. Residents can also use the breakfast area with lots of windows, formal dining room, or hang out in the bright sunroom, all within a setting that balances independence with support, fostering a relaxed and friendly lifestyle for adults wanting comfort, security, and community without the worry of constant upkeep.
