Embrace the Freedom of
Independent Living
At The Hidenwood, independence meets opportunity. Our independent living lifestyle in Newport News, VA, is designed for active adults 55 and over who want a vibrant, worry-free retirement in a community that feels like home.
For more than 38 years, our family-owned community has welcomed Newport News seniors with Southern hospitality and genuine care. Here, you can focus on what matters most: pursuing your passions, making meaningful connections, and enjoying a lifestyle you’ve worked a lifetime to earn.
No yard work. No repairs. Just more time for you.
Welcome to the new you.
What Is Independent Living?
Independent living is a senior living option for active, self-sufficient adults who want to trade home maintenance for a carefree, engaging lifestyle. Residents live in their own private apartments while enjoying community amenities, chef-prepared dining, social activities, and helpful services like housekeeping and scheduled transportation.
At The Hidenwood, independent living is about more than a comfortable apartment. It’s an opportunity to focus on wellness, friendships, and personal passions, with a full community and a caring team right outside your door.
Why Choose Independent Living?
Community & Connection
Enjoy a dynamic, welcoming environment where friendships flourish and social engagement is a part of everyday life.
Ease of Living
Leave behind the stress of home maintenance and embrace a worry-free lifestyle with housekeeping and scheduled transportation.
Chef-Prepared Dining
Savor gourmet meals crafted by professional chefs, designed for both nutrition and enjoyment, all in a restaurant-style setting.
Enjoy a Life of Possibilities:
Enjoy a wealth of amenities that allow you to focus on what matters most—your passions, your well-being, and your community. Our offerings include:
- Spacious, maintenance-free living spaces
- Chef-prepared dining experiences
- Engaging life enrichment programs
- Fitness center
- Access to RUI Signature Programs like RUI FIT and LUXE Unlimited
- Beautifully landscaped walking trails and courtyard
Premium Services Tailored to You
Our Our independent living services are designed to make every day feel full, comfortable, and a little bit special:
- RUI FIT: Stay active with wellness and fitness programs, including yoga, balance and stretch classes, and strength training.
- LUXE Unlimited: Treat yourself with salon and spa services right in the community.
- Leash on Life: A pet-friendly environment that supports you and your furry friends.
- Taste of RUI: Enjoy chef-crafted meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- RUI Concierge: Personal service that helps you make the most of every day.
Live the life you deserve. Every day.
Comfortable & Stylish Apartment Living
Hidenwood apartments offer modern, pet-friendly living with open layouts, upscale finishes, and all the conveniences of home, without the hassle.
With spacious floor plans and plenty of natural light, our residences blend style and comfort so every day feels like a retreat. Bring your favorite furniture, your keepsakes, and your four-legged companion. This is your home, made your way.
Explore our floor plans or browse photos of The Hidenwood Retirement Community.
Curious how pets add to daily life? Read how pet-friendly senior living communities improve quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Independent Living in Newport News, VA
The Hidenwood Retirement Community offers independent living at 50 Wellesley Dr., Newport News, VA 23606.
Our family-owned community has served Newport News seniors and families for more than 38 years, and it sits close to everything the city has to offer, so visits from loved ones across the Virginia Peninsula are easy.
Call 757-993-4816 to learn more.
Independent living at The Hidenwood includes a spacious, maintenance-free apartment, chef-prepared dining, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation.
Residents also enjoy a fitness center, life enrichment programs, landscaped walking trails and courtyards, and RUI Signature Programs like RUI FIT, LUXE Unlimited, and RUI University.
Our apartments are pet-friendly, too, through our Leash on Life program.
Independent living at The Hidenwood is designed for active, self-sufficient adults 55 and older in Newport News who want to leave home maintenance behind and enjoy more time for friendships, wellness, and personal passions in a welcoming community.
The cost of independent living at The Hidenwood depends on the apartment and floor plan you choose.
Because independent living covers housing, dining, and lifestyle services rather than medical care, it’s usually paid for privately.
Call 757-993-4816 and our team will walk you through current pricing, or explore our floor plans.
Yes. The Hidenwood also offers assisted living, Inspiritás memory care, and respite care in the same Newport News community.
If your needs change, you can stay close to the friends, team members, and routines you already know.
You can schedule a tour of independent living at The Hidenwood by calling 757-993-4816 or reaching out through our contact page.
During your visit, you’ll see our apartments, walk the courtyards, meet our team, and get a real feel for daily life in our Newport News community.
You can also browse photos of The Hidenwood before you visit.
Discover the Lifestyle You Deserve
Your next chapter starts here.
Join The Hidenwood community in Newport News, where independence meets opportunity, friendships flourish, and every day is filled with experiences tailored to your lifestyle.
Come walk the courtyards, tour an apartment, and share a meal with the neighbors who make this community home. Bring your questions and your family. We’ll take the time to listen and help you picture life here.
Schedule your tour or call 757-993-4816.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Mom has adjusted remarkably well to her move to The Hidenwood! Initially, she
was very worried about leaving her home, but we recognized that she needed the
additional support and care. The Hidenwood came highly recommended, and I can
see why after Mom has been a resident for just over a month. The attention to detail
demonstrated by the team, from the director down, is commendable. We are very
pleased with our decision to move Mom into The Hidenwood.”
B.B., The Hidenwood Family Member
“Living at The Hidenwood has been an incredible experience! It’s a lively and
welcoming community with excellent amenities and a dedicated staff who ensure
everything runs smoothly. I’ve also formed lifelong friendships with neighbors,
which makes it feel even more like home. Every aspect of living here meets my
needs and brings me joy – I couldn’t ask for a better place to call home!”
L.B., The Hidenwood Resident
“We love the Inspiritás Neighborhood at The Hidenwood! From the moment you
walk into the community, you are greeted by friendly staff and extraordinary
caregivers in Inspiritás! We are pleased all the way around!”
C.B., The Hidenwood Family Member
Enriching Comfort & Support
Enriching Life Through
Signature Programs
Let us help you continue the life you love with our host of RUI Signature Programs.
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