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One of the best parts of life at Brandermill Woods is the social scene. Our residents have lived long and fascinating lives, and make excellent companions over dinners and happy hours, book clubs and fitness classes. As an example, look no further than Leo and Henny Driehuys, a Dutch couple who recently retired to Brandermill Woods after a globetrotting life in concert music.Leo and Henny were born in the Netherlands towns of The Hague and Hilveosum, respectively, where as children they lived un...

Visitors and residents of Brandermill Woods Retirement Community are often surprised to find a top European executive chef and dining manager in charge of their meals. But they are even more excited when they taste the culinary delights prepared under the direction of Graham Peers.Graham, Dining Director at Brandermill Woods Retirement Community, was trained in culinary schools in Liverpool, England. He has held positions as executive chef at European hotels like the cosmopolitan Hotel St.

We’ve set out to redefine retirement in the Central Virginia area, and to do that, we’ve fashioned a community centered around lifestyle. A place where seniors can meet and mingle new friends, enjoy dining and date nights, take up watercolors—or anything else they envisioned for their retirement. As a continuing care community, we also offer degrees of health and other assistance so residents can remain in the community they know and love even as their needs shift.Below is a survey of our levels...

Tomeka Scott, who has spent her nursing career at Brandermill Woods in Chesterfield, has been named the 2016 VHCA-VCAL Director of Nursing of the Year. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrate clinical expertise and leadership in providing quality long term care in the Commonwealth.Scott has spent her career at Brandermill Woods, starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant more than 20 years ago. She went on to acquire her Medication Aide Certification, become a Licensed Practical Nurse...

After a lifetime of work and savings, you deserve to enjoy the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. Here at Brandermill Woods, we believe retirement should be about doing the things you want to do rather than the things you have to do: dinner out with friends rather than doing the dishes at home, sipping a glass of sweet tea rather than mowing the lawn, or taking up a new hobby rather than dealing with yet another home maintenance problem.Brandermill Woods has made that lifestyle a reality, but,...

The American Heart Association has a basic formula for eating healthy.Think color! Dark green and deep orange, yellow fruits and vegetables, including spinach, carrots, peaches, berries. All the beautiful fruits and vegetables you can find should be the centerpiece of your diet.