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Heritage is home rooms and two baths, separate den and full dining room area. And, there are no buy-in fees at Heritage Commons, Bowe said. “It is rental only, and it is month to month. “There is so much flexibility. We want to make sure everyone is happy.” Residents enjoy Continental breakfast and a full dinner, MondaySaturday. Sundays, there is a large, full brunch. Every week residents are provided with light housekeeping and a linen service. Another feature setting Heritage Commons apart is its concierge service. “This is a 24-hour emergency call system, right here in the building,” Bowe explained. “If a resident needs help, they can call the concierge and they are there to help them.” Residents participate in a checkin service. In the morning, upon getting up they push the button to allow the staff to know they are up and are ok. “If they don’t push the button, we call on them or check on them, to make sure they are all right. It is a little peace of mind for them to know they are safe and secure.” There is a full social itinerary for residents. There are special events Full-service independent living in Williamsburg and outings planned. People can At Heritage Commons you’ll find retirement living fun, secure, and take advantage of as little or all they comfortable. A way of living that ensures peace of mind for you and are comfortable with. “We have a full-time activities your loved ones. And since our apartments are 100% rental, there director,” Bowe said. “We take resiare no large buy-in fees required. Residents enjoy the freedom to do dents shopping, they go out on as they please and access to support if they need it. trips, there are so many things for them do. We have exercise classes, Call & schedule your personal tour today! games and we have a choir forming now. There are just so many differ(757) 634-3095 ent activities for our residents.” 236 Commons Way, Williamsburg – Ann Efimetz
Since opening in 2009, Heritage Commons has provided area seniors with a secure, lovely place to call home. Ann Bowe, executive director, said the residents of the full service, independent living community, enjoy all the comforts and amenities of home right at their doorstep. “All the amenities are in the one building,” Bowe said recently. “You don’t have to leave the building. If it is pouring rain outside, they don’t Photos by Ann Efimetz have to worry. They just get on the elevator and come downstairs. They don’t have to worry about going outside.” Heritage Commons features a club room, library, billiard room, private dining room, fitness center, sun room and a beauty salon. There is an activities room and a storage area for residents to use. Apartments range from 703-1264 sq ft. They come with either one bedroom and one bath to two bed-
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WILLIAMSBURG MAGAZINE, APRIL 2012