ABOUT CHARTER SENIOR LIVING OF WILLIAMSBURG IN VIRGINIA
Navigate Senior Living In Williamsburg, VA the Right Way
Find excellent care at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg.
Owned by Charter Senior Living, discover Assisted Living and Memory Care in Williamsburg, Virginia, that enhance the human spirit.
Choosing a Charter Senior Living community means working with and developing relationships with experienced professionals in senior care who strive to improve the quality of life for residents and their families each day.
Our senior living services set us apart from other care facilities because we provide a true sense of community and personalization to older adults with specific needs and wants. In fact – we don’t even refer to ourselves as a “facility.” The warm, meaningful relationships cultivated and nurtured among residents, staff, leadership and families create a homelike neighborhood in Williamsburg you won’t find anywhere else.
We specialize in two important care levels and lifestyles – Assisted Living and Memory Care. Whatever you seek from senior living for yourself or a loved one, know that when you step foot into a Charter Senior Living community, you’ll be welcomed with open arms, treated like family, and feel comfortable in a place where you’ll find the best Assisted Living and Memory Care services.
Our philosophy is simple: Do the right thing for residents, whatever it takes. Our entire organization is dedicated to making sure that every person who calls Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg home will live their absolute best life, every single day.
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Who we are
Charter Senior Living is a family-owned senior living organization with a successful record of providing high-quality lifestyles to seniors and their families. At Charter, we offer the lifestyle, support and care our residents want – and need. Our goal is to demonstrate unwavering commitment to residents and their families every day while serving with heart, purpose, courage and fun.
YOUR GO-TO COMMUNITY FOR ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE
Throughout the aging process, we all could use some additional support. Find just that, with the extra touch of personalization, in our Assisted Living neighborhood. Our team works with residents and their loved ones to customize a daily schedule based on their lifestyles and preferences and will supervise all activities of daily living (ADLs) needed for the individual to enjoy a purposeful life.
At Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg, we also specialize in providing Memory Care through our new, research-based Flourish℠ programming. This personalized approach meets individual tastes and preferences while helping your loved one navigate the physical and cognitive challenges of memory loss. Residents in our Memory Care community are given the freedom to live fully and comfortably with licensed skilled nurses on site 24/7, private residences, programming to keep them engaged, and every feature to help them feel safe and secure.
What we offer
Help your loved one get started on their senior living journey today. Our beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community is best in class, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, an array of convenient services and amenities, exceptional programming, and a staff that treats every resident like family.
We also welcome prospective residents and families to take advantage of our Short-Term Stays (Respite Care). This is a great way to get to know the Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg team, explore our community, and become immersed in every service we offer to full-time residents without making any sort of long-term commitment.
There are exceptional tangibles to experience, but what makes us stand out from other senior living communities are the intangibles. The only way to sense the true difference is to come visit our community for yourself.
Meet the leaders who make the difference
Are you curious about how Charter Senior Living operates and what makes our communities stand out? We’re your resource for understanding senior living options and will happily answer any questions you may have.
If you or your loved one could benefit from Assisted Living or Memory Care, start your next chapter at Charter. Rest confidently knowing that each day will be met with a sense of purpose guided by happiness, health and compassion.
Charter Partners with Joe & Bella: Where Style Meets Purpose
Charter Senior Living is proud to partner with Joe & Bella, an adaptive apparel brand that blends style with smart design to help older adults dress more easily and confidently. With thoughtfully designed features such as magnetic closures, stretch fabrics and options for seated dressing, Joe & Bella’s clothing supports independence without sacrificing personal style.
This partnership also supports a greater mission with 10% of all Joe & Bella purchases made through Charter’s website during The Longest Day® campaign helping to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association®.
Shop Joe & Bella’s adaptive clothing – designed to make dressing easier and more dignified – through the Charter website and receive 10% off your order.
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You and your loved ones are always welcomed with open arms. Visit us for a tour at your convenience and feel the Charter difference.
Kate Lenz – Executive Director
Kate is our Executive Director and leads the team providing outstanding care to the residents at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg. She is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and has a management background in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. She also holds an Assisted Living Preceptor License and is passionate about training and developing future administrators. Kate is a proven Executive Director who has been with Charter since 2021, having most recently served at Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg. She graduated from Christopher Newport University with a B.S. in business administration, management concentration. In her spare time, Kate enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, including her two dogs. Caring for seniors is Kate’s passion, and she was inspired by her grandfather to pursue a career in senior living. Kate leads with compassion and is committed to supporting Charter’s mission of enhancing the human spirit of our residents and team.
Elaine Pridgen – Sales Director
Elaine is our Sales Director, serving both Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg and Dominion Village at Williamsburg. She is dedicated to helping future residents and their families find the right place to call home.
Elaine brings more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, sales, and marketing. Her career includes over 25 years in hotel sales and marketing with well-known brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. In 2015, she transitioned into senior living in the Hampton Roads area, where she found her passion for helping seniors and their families navigate important living decisions.
When she’s not supporting residents and families, Elaine enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, their two daughters, and their golden retriever, Sammy. In her free time, she loves traveling, golfing, gardening, and playing pickleball.
Kris Wuerdeman – Memory Care Director
Kris Wuerdeman is a dedicated advocate for adults living with memory loss and caregiver wellness, a passion rooted in her personal experience as a primary caregiver for her mother. She has worked in the healthcare industry for over 15 years and, in 2016, founded That Place You Know, LLC, a state-licensed social adult day program specializing in a holistic approach to memory care.
Kris is a Certified Validation Teacher (CVT), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and an INELDA trained End-of-Life Doula. Her expertise focuses on cognitive health and caregiver support, utilizing empathy-based communication to improve relationships and bring renewed meaning to the lives of those navigating memory loss.
As a recognized national and international speaker and dementia health coach, Kris has appeared on television, radio, and in print media to share the effectiveness of the Validation Method. She has taught Validation workshops to families, medical professionals, and caregivers, focusing on empathy and respect to build trusting relationships. She feels strongly that every person has a unique story to be told that leads them to a place of unconditional acceptance. Validation allows us to step into another person’s world without social boundaries, connecting as individuals through compassion, respect, and dignity.