Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

Overview of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

Part of the Hawthorn Senior Living group, Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in the Greenbrier West neighborhood of Chesapeake, Virginia. Residents live in private apartments, and they enjoy shared dining, amenities, and social activities. The three-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can choose from these options for their space needs.

Housekeeping, transportation, and a full-service salon help make everyday life more convenient. Residents also enjoy provided meals, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities that encourage an active lifestyle. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to move in with a companion animal.

The neighborhood is car-dependent, so most errands and outings require a vehicle rather than a walk. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is less than 1 mile away. Residents and visiting family have convenient access to nearby hospital care during emergencies.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #142 / 158Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 142nd out of 158 independent living communities we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Services

2 services
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesRecreational Activities
Specific ProgramsExercise Programs

Dining & Nutrition

This facility provides Dining Services.

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Room Sizes388 - 814 / 510 - 825 / 937 - 1,073 sq. ft
Building Type3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chesapeake's city center to Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.64 miles to nearest hospital (Chesapeake Regional Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Virginia

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living is located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

What neighborhood is Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living in?

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living is in the Greenbrier West neighborhood of Chesapeake.

Is Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living?

Yes, Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living?

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What levels of care does Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living provide?

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living?

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living is located at 516 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

What is the phone number of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living?

(757) 547-7876 will put you in contact with the team at Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living.

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