Great community and pleasant atmosphere with trustworthy people overseeing. This is a solid option…read moreif you're looking for a safe environment for family members to retire. The staff keeps the residents active with new activities, events and lectures each month. It's a bit pricey but you get what you pay for from what I've seen.

We were looking for a assisted living facility for my grandmother and came upon The Barrington…read more Wow, we thought this is wonderful, and the employees seemed happy. This being said my grandmother ended up making this her new home and is as happy as ever. Two thumbs up to the staff here!!

My dad was a resident here for about 10 years. He suffered from Parkinson's. During his time…read morehere, he went from the unassisted level, to the assisted level to the full care level. I must have visited this facility at least 3 times a week for a decade! I live nearby so it was convenient to walk there with my kids and visit my dad and the other elderly residents. We got to know many of the folks there, all the nurses and nuns as well. The front desk receptionist was always courteous and welcoming, the foyer is spacious and simply decorated. This place always felt more like an apartment building than a "nursing home." It was always fresh, bright, and clean. The floors were always so shiny and immaculate. We checked in and took the elevator to my dad's room. The living spaces there were always neat and organized, with laundry services provided. Residents can make their rooms as personalized as they'd like. We saw some lovely, well-appointed living rooms and bedrooms. The common areas are pristine and comfortable. We enjoyed seeing the other seniors there and took pleasure reading to them, helping with meals in the communal dining room, and even conducting Bible studies! The kitchenette has a couple tables, snacks and drinks for the residents. There's also a well stocked library and games. The nuns of the Little Sisters that run the facility provide spiritual support and many activities to keep the folks there encouraged and entertained when appropriate. They also have yard sales and festivals throughout the year. The nursing care was amazing and we felt confident in the safety and healthcare my father received. He was cared for in a dignified and gentle manner as he went through the stages of needed care. The staff made his adjustments for further medical assistance seamlessly. They certainly made a difficult situation much more easy to handle. Our minds were set at ease knowing my dad was being treated with compassion and love. Beautiful grounds surround the buildings, where residents can talks walks, pause for prayer and meditation and just enjoy being outside with nature. I'm so thankful for the extraordinary care my dad was given by the incredible people here. We couldn't have chosen a better home for him.

On a cursory view of this Senior Living facility, I was pleasantly impressed. We went to visit a…read morerelative/friend here. The grounds were well maintained and manicured, the parking was ample and the entrance was welcoming. The foyer opened up to a large rotunda with a baby grand piano and lots of cozy sofas and chairs. Initially, there was no one at the front desk to greet us so we meandered around looking for assistance. A woman saw us and came over to help us find our friend. Off to the right was the big dining room and the residents were having supper. A lovely sea of silver headed seniors all looked our way to smile and say hello to us! We found our table and enjoyed a lovely conversation with our friend and she introduced us to two more sweet elderly ladies with whom she shared meals. The tables were spacious and club chairs were cushioned and comfy. They commented how kind the staff was and that the food was pretty good. Tonight they served hot dogs and fries, with pie and sherbet for dessert. We asked how they liked their living here, and they all agreed it was comfortable, clean and efficient. There are several floors, but they are all accessible from the main floor. The residents have cute little apartments/suites with their own kitchenette, bathroom, sleeping quarters and sitting room. Our friend showed us her place which was immaculate and well appointed with personal items. Some of the rooms have balconies where residents can have a small garden. She showed us the laundry room and the game room. This facility keeps their residents busy and active. Our friend said it was a little pricey to live here, but the quality of care is worth it! We look forward to visiting these dear ones again soon!!

My mom has lived here for the past three years. It's been great for her. Although this is an…read moreindependent senior community, there is lots of support onsite which makes it convenient for us. The staff is fantastic. The apartment community is clean and the food is tasty. With all that is included in the rent, I feel, makes the rent a great value. Hope this review helps. It worth taking a tour.

Great care. Smiling faces. Nice facility. Good location. Worked with me on schedule for loved one.read more

If you love your family member, absolutely do not send them to River View on the Appomattox. My…read moregrandmother, who suffers from dementia and cannot advocate for herself, has been a resident here for over two years. In just the last 3 months alone, their negligence has resulted in her being rushed to the hospital 5 separate times. The staff consistently fails to provide the most basic, life-sustaining care. She has suffered from severe, life-threatening dehydration and preventable UTIs because the staff simply will not offer her water or change her adult diapers for hours on end. There have been days she was left slumped over and unresponsive in her wheelchair all day, and the staff never even bothered to call her emergency contact. Basic hygiene, like scheduled showers and washing her hair, is ignored for weeks at a time. The turnover is incredibly high, the aides are completely overworked, and management's promises to do better are completely empty. We have officially filed complaints with the Virginia Department of Health and the State Ombudsman. Do not trust this facility with someone's life.

This place is clean and the people that work there are very nice. They have many activities and…read morethe view of the water is wonderful.