City: Williamsburg, VA

Category: Retirement

Telephone: (757) 220-1839

Address: 3800 Treyburn Dr.

Description: Located across the street from Williamsburg Community Hospital is this attractive, well-maintained senior community (formerly known as Brookdale), built on 56 acres in James City County. Active seniors can choose from a number of lifestyle options, including apartments or cottage homes. All units feature washers and dryers, and many have screened porches. In addition, Chambrel offers assisted living in both efficiencies and full-size garden apartment arrangements. Brandon House and York Manor are the special-care needs section offering assisted-living services tailored to the specific needs of each resident. Amenities at Chambrel include biweekly housekeeping and weekly linen service. The elegant Village Center includes a dining room, library, swimming pool, and wellness center. Chambrel residents can take advantage of scheduled transportation, maid service, travel opportunities, social and cultural events, walking trails in natural woodlands. Several shopping areas, Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary, and many golf courses are nearby. Chambrel charges residents a monthly fee determined by the category of their living arrangement, with no admission charge or endowment required.