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Healthy, Happy, Inspired

Fill your days with all kinds of ways to enrich your body, mind, and spirit! At the Chesapeake, we have everything you need to nurture every aspect of your health and well-being.

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Staying Healthy in Every Way

Emotional Wellness

We nurture your emotional health through counseling services, resident-led support groups, and a compassionate staff and community that provide a caring foundation from which you can flourish.

Intellectual Wellness

We offer engaging activities, educational courses, and cultural opportunities that promote intellectual well-being. Our diverse programs are designed to keep you mentally sharp and curious.

Physical Wellness

Our fitness center is managed by the National Center for Fitness and Sport, with certified exercise specialists ready to help you develop a personalized fitness plan. We also have group exercise classes, including yoga and balance classes, as well as aqua aerobics in our heated indoor pool.

Health Services

As a resident of The Chesapeake, you’ll receive priority access to skilled nursing care and rehabilitation if ever needed. Licensed nurses and visiting physicians and specialists provide checkups, lab tests, and a variety of specialized health services at our on-campus Chesapeake Clinic, making it easy for you to keep up with routine health and wellness maintenance.

Social Wellness

Our vibrant social calendar, featuring clubs, group activities, and community events, helps you form meaningful connections and inspires a sense of joy and belonging. At The Chesapeake, you’ll never feel alone.

Spiritual Wellness

The Chesapeake is a faith-centered community rooted in Christian values. We offer Baptist, Catholic, and Lutheran programs. Prayer, Bible study, and support groups are hosted through our Resident Council’s spiritual wellness committee. A Rabbi also visits The Chesapeake to provide spiritual support for the Jewish members of our community.

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Take a Look at The Chesapeake

View photos of The Chesapeake to discover the beauty, comfort, and extraordinary lifestyle of our Newport News senior living community.

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In Their Own Words

The carefree lifestyle is really important. When there’s a problem, I just call maintenance. I have a very nice home here. Life is good at The Chesapeake.

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Louise M.

The Chesapeake feels like a family of people like me. Everything is so well-coordinated and the people are very friendly.

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Leroy H.

I think people should move in while they’re still able to make their own decisions. Plus, if you wait too long, you’ll miss all the fun!

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Rita R.

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