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Community overview

Mennowood Retirement Community is a non-profit, non-denominational community at 13030 Warwick Blvd in Newport News, Virginia, founded in 1985 by the local Mennonite community. Residents choose independent living or assisted living apartments, or a memory care community for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. A licensed nurse is on site 24 hours a day, and all apartments are maintenance-free.

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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA offers independent living, assisted living and memory care with a licensed nurse on site 24/7.

Care & support

Assisted living is for seniors who want independence but need some help with healthcare or daily living tasks. Regularly scheduled personal care conferences evaluate each resident's well-being.

Care & support

Physical, occupational and speech therapy are provided on site for assisted living residents.

Care & support

The care team includes nurses and certified nursing assistants, and the licensed nurse on site 24 hours a day supports residents in independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Rooms & living spaces

Apartment styles vary by level of care, and some assisted living apartments have screened porches. Memory care apartments are spacious and homey.

Rooms & living spaces

Mennowood is a pet-friendly community, with some restrictions, and has several resident dogs and cats.

Dining & meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served restaurant-style with table service, using made-from-scratch dishes. Salads, homemade soups and desserts are offered daily.

Dining & meals

Low-salt, low-sugar, vegetarian and other specialized diet options are offered, and snacks such as fresh fruit, cookies and juice are available throughout the day.

Activities & connection

Daily Life Enrichment Programs give residents social opportunities, and the Town Center acts as a hub of activity.

Shared spaces & amenities

The Mennowood Town Center includes an art studio, country store, computer center, fitness center, library, post office and barber and beauty shop.

Shared spaces & amenities

The campus has quiet areas to walk and a courtyard.

Location & getting around

The community is just off US 60, past the Oyster Point Plaza Shopping Center, on land that was once a dairy farm and close to shopping, entertainment and hospitals.