INDEPENDENT LIVING IN CHESAPEAKE, VA

We take care of the details so you can live the good life. Learn how independent living in Chesapeake, VA, can elevate your lifestyle.

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Discover endless possibilities for a fulfilling lifestyle and unwind in the company of new friends

EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT LIVING TAILORED TO YOU

Whether you’re seeking vibrant social connections, enriching activities or simply the freedom to pursue your passions, Willow Creek provides the perfect backdrop for your unique journey.

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Stay Active and Engaged

Our diverse daily activities and events calendar provides opportunities to participate in the arts, learn new skills, try out new fitness classes and travel to domestic and foreign locations.

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Enjoy Delicious Dining Options

Our executive chef and culinary team prepare fresh, homemade dishes from scratch three times each day.

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Relax and Socialize With Friends

We provide numerous, purposefully designed areas to relax and enjoy a puzzle, a book, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a new friend.

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Convenient Services and Transportation

With weekly housekeeping, linen service and convenient transportation at your service, every aspect of your daily living experience is seamlessly elevated to suit your needs.

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LIVE THE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE YOU’VE DREAMED OF

Experience the best in all-inclusive senior living in Chesapeake, VA, at Willow Creek. Here, you’re greeted with genuine smiles and the warmth of a welcoming community. It’s not just a place to live – it’s a vibrant community where passions are renewed, connections flourish and every day holds new possibilities.

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DISCOVER CHESAPEAKE, RICH WITH HISTORY AND ADVENTURE

Located along the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, Chesapeake is considered one of the best cities in the United States according to Bloomberg Businessweek. With miles of protected farmland, forests and wetlands, it’s a paradise for outdoor lovers who enjoy hiking the trail, bird watching or fishing. In nearby Virginia Beach, residents can enjoy a trip to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center or to First Landing State Park, the historic site of the Jamestown colonists’ arrival. In the Hampton Roads area of Chesapeake, you’ll find a wealth of unique local boutiques and hidden treasures, while the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art provides culture and enrichment in the Norfolk area. From the city’s rich history to the abundance of events and excursions, Chesapeake provides something for all residents to love.

Resident transportation services

GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living resident transportation services are ready to take you to your destination.

Do you have an appointment or somewhere fun to go? Come and meet our bus driver and see how we can help! Enjoy coffee and cookies while our driver takes you to all your scheduled appointments, shopping and other fun outings. Never visited us before? Call today and our bus driver will pick you up in our comfortable bus for a complimentary meal and personal tour of our beautiful community. We would love for you to meet our wonderful residents and live-in management team!

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Hawthorn Resident Travel Program

VACATION WITH THE COMFORT OF HOME

We know that as happy and as comfortable as you are in your home, you may want to get out and explore new places. With over 70 communities across the United States, you can have all the comforts of home while enjoying the pleasures of a vacation. As a current resident of a Hawthorn community, you are eligible to take part in our unique travel program, which allows you to stay up to seven nights per visit* in a comfortable guest suite. This also includes your meals and participation in programs and activities — all at no additional expense.

*Based on availability

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