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Located in southern coastal Virginia, Hampton is a pleasant city of 137,148 people. It is 45 minutes northwest of the state’s most populous city, Virginia Beach. Hampton gets slightly more sun than the U.S. average, and average lows stay over the freezing mark throughout winter. The cost of housing here is a significant upside, with costs 28% below the U.S. average. For these reasons and more, Hampton’s a popular retirement destination; roughly 15.3% of its population is aged 65 and up.
Assisted living communities appeal to seniors who want to make new social connections in their retirement years while also getting some day-to-day help with their personal needs. Genworth Financial reports that as of 2021, seniors pay an average of $4,690 per month for assisted living care in Virginia, which represents an 11% savings relative to the statewide average.
In this guide, you’ll find a comparison of average prices for assisted living throughout the state of Virginia. It also includes a list of free and low-cost resources and programs designed to help older adults save money, find friends and stay active in Hampton.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
According to data from Genworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Hampton is $4,690.
Hampton’s costs for assisted living are slightly higher than the national average of $4,500 per month but significantly lower than the Virginia average of $5,250 per month.
Of the Virginia areas from which Genworth reports price data, Hampton’s is the second cheapest. Only Lynchburg, at $4,625, reports a lower monthly cost. State capital Richmond falls just below the $5,000 mark at $4,901, while Winchester, in Virginia’s far north, is just over the $5,000 mark at $5,015. Prices are at their highest in central and western Virginia, with Roanoke reporting a monthly cost of $5,925, Harrisonburg reporting $5,711, Charlottesville reporting $5,700 and Blacksburg reporting $5,595.
Note: Data for Hampton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Virginia Beach, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| I-Ride Transit | (757) 222-4513 | The I-Ride Transit system provides an umbrella of options for getting around the Hampton Roads area. Its fixed-route services allow seniors to ride for just $1 each way. If you call ahead to schedule a ride, you can also get curb-to-curb service to medical appointments, as well as to multiple senior centers and adult day care facilities in the area. |
| Hampton Senior Center | (757) 727-1601 | This social hub offers an array of events, programs and activities that can help you meet new friends while staying physically active. Fitness programs include low-impact approaches such as chair yoga in addition to more high-energy options such as square dancing. |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | (804) 588-2089 | This legal firm offers pro bono support to low-income people throughout Virginia. Contact its lawyers for help with issues involving physical, mental or financial elder abuse, questions about quality of care in shared living environments such as assisted living facilities and information regarding Medicare benefits and other entitlements. |
| Old Dominion University Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver | (757) 683-3685 | Virginia law allows older adults to take classes for heavily discounted rates or for free. All state residents 60 years of age or older may audit courses for the class experience without academic credit, while low-income seniors may take for-credit courses without paying tuition. Specifics of the program differ by college; get in touch with your intended college’s department of admissions for more information. |
| Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program | (757) 461-9481 | If you’re 60 or over and qualify under this program’s income eligibility requirements, you can receive $45 per year to purchase fresh produce from local vendors. As of 2022, monthly income limits are $1,700 for a single-resident household and $2,290 for a dual-resident household. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Hampton area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
