Amenities include three meals a day in the dining room, twice-monthly maid service and laundering of linens and towels as well as transportation to nearby shopping centers, banks and doctors' offices. Most apartments include full-size kitchens. There are many recreational activities from which to choose. Residents pay only a monthly rental that includes some meals. Apartments also come with kitchens.
Some units are available immediately, while larger units sometimes require a wait of a few months.
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond sponsors this retirement community just off Virginia Beach Boulevard. It has 16 apartments with kitchenettes for those who prefer independent living. Residents can still enjoy three meals a day in the Marian Manor dining room. There also are 85 studio apartments for people who need assisted living. These units are equipped with a refrigerator, and microwave ovens are allowed.