LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE IN STYLE!
Leave behind the responsibilities of homeownership and live worry free at The Arbors Independent Living. Our independent living community in Newport News offers all the comforts of home, plus amenities such as transportation, concierge service and housekeeping.
Situated in the Port Warwick area of Newport News, Styron Square is your front yard, and you can take advantage of the shops, award-winning restaurants, and amenities at your doorstep.
Leave behind the responsibilities of homeownership and live worry free at The Arbors Independent Living. Our independent senior living community in Newport News offers all the comforts of home, plus amenities such as transportation, concierge service and housekeeping.
Our in-house dining program caters to your tastes. You can enjoy an expertly prepared meal in the lovely dining room and cafe. We also offer a full bar and weekly happy hours, so you can always socialize at home!
Our in-house dining program caters to your tastes. Enjoy an expertly prepared meal in the lovely dining room and cafe; we also offer room service at The Arbors. We offer a full bar and weekly happy hours, so you can always socialize at home!
You will have the independent, maintenance-free lifestyle you crave with peace of mind. There’s no better time than now to live the carefree lifestyle you deserve.
Situated in the Port Warwick area of Newport News, Styron Square is your front yard, and you can take advantage of the award-winning restaurants and amenities at your doorstep, plus catch great live music weekly during the annual Port Warwick Summer Concert Series. Since you’re in the heart of the city, you’ll be close to doctors, healthcare facilities, shopping, restaurants and more.
You will have the independent, maintenance-free lifestyle you crave with peace of mind. There’s no better time than now to live the carefree lifestyle you deserve.
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THE ARBORS INDEPENDENT LIVING
offers many amenities for you to live your best life.
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We offer a classically styled full-service dining room and a casual lounge for informal dining, with food prepared by our expert dining staff of chefs and servers at The Arbors.
Enjoy a seasonally rotating menu that will indulge every palate and meet every dietary requirement.
We offer a classically styled full-service dining room and a casual lounge for informal dining, with food prepared by our expert dining staff at The Arbors led by Executive Chef Josh Pittock.
Enjoy a seasonally rotating menu that will indulge every palate and meet every dietary requirement.
Our bar serves a selection of wines, craft beers and spirits. Our team creates a seasonal craft cocktail menu, available daily in our lounge, and our servers can help pair your meal with your beverage of choice.
ACTIVITIES AT THE ARBORS
Move into one of our customizable apartments in the Peninsula’s most urban-style independent living residence for active seniors. Live maintenance-free in comfort without the hassle of paying entrance fees or making costly commitments – simply rent your apartment.
Homes come with fully equipped kitchens (including garbage disposals and dishwashers) and washers and dryers in each unit, along with individual thermostats to control heating and cooling.
Check out the complete selection of floor plans and see interior photos here.
Move into one of our customizable apartments at Virginia Health Services’ only independent senior living community. Live maintenance-free in comfort without the hassle of paying entrance fees or making costly commitments — simply rent your apartment.
Homes come with fully equipped kitchens (including garbage disposals and dishwashers) and washers and dryers in each unit, along with individual thermostats to control heating and cooling.
Check out the complete selection of floor plans and see interior photos here.
THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING
Did you know that the average cost of living in your own home is close if not more than living at The Arbors in Port Warwick? And you can give yourself and others peace of mind knowing you are living comfortably in a safe and secure community.
Jim and Pam are retired and nearing 80. Jim, a Navy veteran, knows it’s too dangerous to perform maintenance on their house, such as mowing the large lawn and climbing a ladder to change batteries of the smoke detectors hidden near the top of their cathedral ceilings. His balance isn’t what it used to be. Pam still volunteers at church, but her eye sight is deteriorating and she shouldn’t drive at night. Their daughter, Melissa, lives about 30 minutes away and frequently worries about their safety.
After discussing the pros and cons of moving to an independent living community, Melissa helps Jim and Pam settle in at The Arbors in Newport News. While it’s still a 30-minute drive for Melissa to visit, she now has peace of mind her parents are safe. Jim no longer has to climb a ladder to change any batteries, and Pam can participate in church activities by scheduling transportation at the concierge desk. They have turned housekeeping over to The Arbors staff – no more getting on their knees to clean the bathrooms! – and now have more time to enjoy life.
They both enjoy evenings in the dining room, sharing a cocktail with new friends they met during Bingo their first week after moving in, before settling into a steak cooked to order and the chef’s preparation of the fresh catch of the day. They end the evening splitting the dessert du jour before a night cap in the lounge.
Pam still hosts Sunday supper with Melissa, and when the garbage disposal backs up, all Jim has to do is make a quick call for maintenance. They enjoy the Sunday night jazz concert series before Melissa heads home with a promise to book the Bed & Breakfast room for their grandson and his family to visit next month.
Rest comes easily – regularly – to them all now that Pam and Jim call The Arbors home.
Jim and Pam are retired and nearing 80. Jim, a Navy veteran, knows it’s too dangerous to perform maintenance on their house, such as mowing the large lawn and climbing a ladder to change batteries of the smoke detectors hidden near the top of their cathedral ceilings. His balance isn’t what it used to be. Pam still volunteers at church, but her eye sight is deteriorating and she shouldn’t drive at night. Their daughter, Melissa, lives about 30 minutes away and frequently worries about their safety.
After discussing the pros and cons of moving to a senior living community, Melissa helps Jim and Pam settle in at The Arbors Independent Living in Newport News. While it’s still a 30-minute drive for Melissa to visit, she now has peace of mind her parents are safe. Jim no longer has to climb a ladder to change any batteries, and Pam can participate in church activities by scheduling transportation at the concierge desk. They have turned housekeeping over to The Arbors staff — no more getting on their knees to clean the bathrooms! — and now have more time to enjoy life.
They both enjoy evenings in the dining room, sharing a cocktail with new friends they met during Bingo their first week after moving in, before settling into the daily specials. They end the evening splitting the dessert du jour.
Pam still hosts weekly suppers with Melissa, and when the garbage disposal backs up, all Jim has to do is make a quick call for maintenance.
Rest comes easily – regularly – to them all now that Pam and Jim call The Arbors home.
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Amanda Lehto leads operations at The Arbors Independent Living. She was a licensed nurse for 24 years and spent several years as an assisted living administrator.
Before joining the team at The Arbors, she spent 13 years in management roles and successfully managed senior living communities for all levels of care, including independent and assisted living, and memory care. Amanda is a Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator, and Certified Dementia Practitioner, and previously served as a member of the Health Care Advisory Committee for the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA). She is a volunteer with Three Rivers Health District Medical Reserve Corp.
She is the proud wife of a combat veteran, the adoring mother to two wonderful and successful daughters and the “Nana” to two beautiful grandchildren. Her other children are four-legged and furry — two German Shepherds and one Husky. Amanda also enjoys spending free time outdoors gardening.
Her favorite quote is, “Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything” which is attributed to Alexander Hamilton. It highlights the importance of making decisions based on your values and it was her mother’s favorite, which makes its meaning resonate.
Her journey to senior care began in adolescence, when she watched her mother struggle with a serious medical condition. It motivated Amanda to enter the nursing profession. She quickly fell in love with the senior population, and that fuels her passion to ensure every senior gets the respect, care and support system they deserve to live their best life.
Stephanie Johnston is the Executive Director of Senior Living for Virginia Health Services. She is responsible for establishing the strategic direction to achieve operational excellence at The Hamilton & The Huntington Assisted Living and The Arbors Independent Living.
Stephanie is a servant leader with more than 20 years of sales and operations experience. She celebrates the experience and connections made throughout her journey in the mortgage, residential and commercial real estate investing, telecom, and commercial lumber industry in Virginia and Washington State. Before joining VHS, Stephanie grew her passion in senior living for nearly six years in a sales leadership role, providing strategic support and training for 38 communities.
Her mission is to improve lives and celebrate successes among the VHS team, the individuals we serve and their families. She believes in empowering our residents to achieve their greatest potential to thrive and enjoy life.
“It’s an honor to serve others. If you lead with a caring heart, and an open mind, you will make a difference,” she says.
Stephanie graduated from ECPI with a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with family, exploring with her Boxer, and enjoying nature.
Learn more about our mission, services and the people you will get to know. Download a copy of our brochure.
We are located at
1100 William Styron
Square S, Newport
News, VA 23606
CORPORATE OFFICE
240 NAT TURNER BLVD.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
757-596-6268
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