Edgeworth Park at New Town is a senior living community located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The facility primarily offers assisted living, with additional services in memory care and senior living for older adults who require varying levels of support. Residents have access to a range of amenities such as restaurant-style dining, a fitness studio, social and recreational clubs, community gatherings, and both indoor and outdoor walking paths. Edgeworth Park is designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors, including those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
The care and medical support at Edgeworth Park at New Town is comprehensive, with a focus on both personal and health-related needs. Medication management and administration are provided to ensure residents receive their prescriptions as prescribed by their physicians. The community also offers specialized diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory assistance, as well as full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for residents who require it. The memory care program is tailored for those with cognitive decline, featuring secured and purpose-built areas designed specifically to accommodate memory loss and enhance safety. Residents have access to on-site services from an optometrist and podiatrist, as well as visits from massage therapists. Additional amenities include a barber and beauty salon, a fitness studio with regular fitness programs, and therapeutic activities such as yoga and chair yoga.
Residents can participate in social clubs and community events, with programming conducted in English, and benefit from both indoor and outdoor walking areas suited for exercise or leisure. For those with mobility challenges, the facility is equipped to provide assistance as needed. Edgeworth Park also facilitates a variety of memory care-specific activities to promote cognitive engagement and routine.
Transportation services at Edgeworth Park include both complimentary and paid options, available for medical and non-medical purposes. This means residents can schedule rides to medical appointments, shopping, or outings according to their needs.
Resident and family reviews indicate significant variability in the quality of care between the assisted living and memory care units. The assisted living area is frequently described as clean, with attentive staff, engaging activities, and a positive, homelike atmosphere. However, the memory care unit has received reports of chronic understaffing, high turnover, medication errors, and insufficient dementia care training. Some families have noted difficulties with supervision, communication, and hygiene standards in the memory care area, as well as challenges in accessing medical information and promised services. These concerns highlight the importance of ongoing evaluation of staffing and staff training, particularly for residents with complex cognitive needs.
Costs at this community start at $4,600 and range up to $6,200. The average price in the community is $4,750, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,689. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
