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Virginia Beach is located 107 miles southeast of the state capital of Richmond. The population of Boston is 459,470, including around 65,000 seniors aged 65 and older. The low crime rates and stunning nature make Virginia Beach a great retirement choice for seniors who desire a coastal location with city amenities.
Assisted living facilities offer help and support with daily tasks such as personal care, housekeeping and medication management. It may be a good fit for seniors who aren’t ready for the 24/7 medical care provided by nursing homes but no longer feel comfortable living at home. In Virginia Beach, seniors typically pay around $4,690 monthly for assisted living care, which is cheaper than the Virginia state average of $5,250.
This guide provides an introduction to assisted living in Virginia Beach. Keep reading to learn more about the cost of care across the state and resources to assist with care choices.
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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.
Assisted living care in Virginia Beach typically costs around $4,690, but this can differ depending on the location of the community, as well as the amenities and services available.
The cost of assisted living care in Virginia beach is on average $560 cheaper than in Virginia as a whole and around $190 more expensive than the national average.
The cost of assisted living care can vary greatly across the state. Nearby in Richmond, the cost of care is slightly higher at $4,901, but further west in Lynchburg, the cost is one of the lowest in the state at $4,625. The least affordable city for care is Roanoke, where care costs on average $5,925. Charlottesville and Blacksburg are also more expensive than Virginia Beach, coming in at $5,700 and $5,595 per month, respectively.
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.
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(757) 426-0022 |
The Princess Anne Senior Center offers a variety of services and activities for seniors aged 55 and over. Seniors can participate in special events, games, exercise classes and local trips. There are also lectures from outside agencies, including the library and heart association. | |
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(757) 248-3665 |
The Virginia Vet Center offers confidential help and support to veterans and their families. The center offers a variety of services, including mental health support for needs such as depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST). Seniors have access to counseling services, including for grief and bereavement, veterans care and family counseling. The center also offers referrals for other needs such as addiction and substance abuse, suicide prevention and homeless veteran care. | |
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(800) 552-5019 |
Ombudsmen advocate for seniors living in long-term care facilities such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes. They provide residents, their families and the staff with information and advocacy to help prevent and resolve any issues. The ombudsmen regularly visit the communities to investigate claims of abuse or neglect that have been reported, and if residents ever have any issues, they can tell the ombudsmen so they can resolve it on their behalf. | |
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(757) 461-9481 |
The Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is a nonprofit organization that supports seniors and caregivers by providing a variety of services. Services include community activities to bring seniors together and a range of useful resources to help seniors. Seniors can also take part in wellness classes that include chronic disease self-management, diabetes self-management and fall prevention. | |
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(757) 552-0369 |
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia offers free legal services in civil matters for low-income Virginia residents. Some services available may be useful for seniors, including estate planning, public benefits, family law and other civil rights and discrimination matters. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Virginia Beach 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.
