Harper's Station Yorktown
4501 Victory Blvd., Yorktown, VA 23693
"Brand New, Upscale Senior Living Community NOW OPEN in Yorktown, Virginia! Harper's Station proudly offers the finest senior living exp..."
READ MORESituated on the Atlantic Coast, Chesapeake sits in the southeastern corner of Virginia near the North Carolina border. In this community, seniors have 16 assisted living communities to choose...
This guide provides insight into the standard of care in Chesapeake’s assisted living communities by including 787 reviews reviews. On average, these reviews indicate a typical consumer satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
92 Results
4501 Victory Blvd., Yorktown, VA 23693
"Brand New, Upscale Senior Living Community NOW OPEN in Yorktown, Virginia! Harper's Station proudly offers the finest senior living exp..."
READ MORE819 Sharpley Ave, Hampton, VA 23666
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father is doing awesome in First Choice Assisted Living I. They're caring for him very well. His health seems like it has improved. It is one of those houses that only have six people in it. They go out every once in a while. They mostly do activi..."
READ MORE1217 Alliance Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Very nice facility located in a quiet setting. The facility features frequent day trips and in-house entertainment, an attentive staff, and medical support, not to mention a great dining room. The pricing is VERY expensive...."
READ MORE20465 Gatling Pointe Pkwy S, Smithfield, VA 23430
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Clean and in a beautiful neighborhood. The rooms are large with good closet space and large windows. Everyone was very friendly and professional. There is a park in the community and lots of mature trees, flowers, and birds. ..."
READ MORE3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We toured Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. The best thing about them is the ocean, and I can see it from the room that I chose. My daughter described it as a posh resort area. It did not feel like a nursing home or anything like that, or an ..."
READ MORE531 Wythe Creek Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I visited my great aunt last week and she seems so hapoy there. Definately well cared for. The staff were friendly amd even invited me to have lunch. I was hesistant because i was thinking it would be like hospital food. But to my surprise lunch wa..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, VA 23434
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Very clean. Staff in Memory Care are fabulous. So kind and caring. My husband dosnt complain about the food. But he says it's not as good as mine! I wish they had more activites for the Memory care residents. The activites people go out of their way ..."
READ MORE50 Wellesley Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
4.6
(44 reviews)
"Tour was personalized to loved ones interest's and needs. 5 stars for 1st impression and overview of services and ammenities..."
READ MORE2220 Executive Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I toured The Devonshire. It seems like a nice place. The bedroom size was a little bit small for me. They showed me a one-bedroom, and I preferred to have two. The ones that I met, the lady in the beauty salon, and the receptionist were friendly, and..."
READ MORE1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
4.5
(30 reviews)
"This is the most compassionate community that I have ever had the joy of living in. Recently, my wife needed memory care and there was no availability. The emplyees at Atlantic Shores, not only found a proper community for my wife but also aided me..."
READ MORE901 Enterprise Way, Portsmouth, VA 23704
4.5
(6 reviews)
"We chose Mayfair House for my parents and it has been two months since they have been there. The place is very clean. All of the employees that we met are very caring and attentive. They take care of their meds. There's a doctor's office right next d..."
READ MORE5345 Marian Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I toured Marian Manor. The staff member we met was very professional, very knowledgeable, and caring. The facility is so nice. It's a really beautiful place. It was competitive and comparable with the other places. The rooms are very spacious, very c..."
READ MORE13030 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My husband and I visited the Mennowood Retirement Community's assisted living. I guess it used to be a Mennonite community and still has the spirit of that group. They don't proselytize Christianity, nothing like that. It's all secular and it's a lov..."
READ MORE127 E. 40th Street, Norfolk, VA 23504
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My daughter is in Lydia Roper Home, which is beautiful, like an old-timey mansion. It's just wonderful and answered our prayers. It's run by the United Methodist Church. The people working there are beautiful. The cook has been there for 32 years. Al..."
READ MOREOne Bon Secours Way, Portsmouth, VA 23703
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I got to participate in the family parade that was held two weeks ago. It was so nice with everything going on. The residents seemed to really enjoy the parade. Very well put together. I have done a virtual tour of the community as well and it was ni..."
READ MORE1 Bon Secours Way, Portsmouth, VA 23703
4.2
(5 reviews)
"My brother-in-law has moved into Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth. The staff seems pleasant, helpful, attentive, and caring. The facility is clean, and it is a nice and pleasant environment. He has a nice and very clean room. All his furniture is new and..."
READ MORE200 W. Constance Road, Suffolk, VA 23434
4.0
(14 reviews)
"After having shoulder surgery. I decided to go to Nansemond Pointe for PT & OT. Both PT & OT were excellent. They were all cheerful and compassionate. Anytime I rang for help, someone would always pop their head in to see what I needed and find the ..."
READ MORE251 S Newtown Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My parents are in Sentara Village. It is topnotch. It is totally different from what I expect. Everybody is so friendly and very helpful. The place is very clean. The residents are all happy. I go there every other day and in different times of the d..."
READ MORE6860 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Bickford of Suffolk is a family-owned establishment. It's very pretty and very nice. I don't think the rooms were quite as big, but as far as the amenities and everything that they had there, everything was beautiful. It's very, very comforting. You ..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Chesapeake costs around $6,022 monthly, which aligns with the state norm of $6,050. However, local rates compare favorably to costs in Roanoke, where facilities charge approximately $7,060, and Blacksburg, where seniors pay about $7,282. Even so, fees run lower in Richmond at roughly $5,701.
Chesapeake
$6,022
Virginia
$6,050
United States
$5,350
Richmond
$5,701
Charlottesville
$6,400
Roanoke
$7,060
Blacksburg
$7,282
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, it costs an average of $4,690 per month for assisted living care in Chesapeake. This cost is $560 lower than the state average of $5,250 per month and $190 more than the national average of $4,500.
The state of Virginia provides financial aid to seniors moving into ALFs through an auxilary grant program. An Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Waiver will cover all ALF costs to those who are 55 years or older and are suffering from Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
In Chesapeake, assisted living costs around $6,022 per month, which trends higher than private home-based senior care solutions but falls below nursing home costs. For example, in-home care costs approximately $4,481, and seniors with basic medical needs pay about $5,720 for home health care. On the other hand, nursing home rates run higher at approximately $9,536.
In-Home Care
$4,481
Home Health Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Facility
$6,022
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,536
Note: Since data for Chesapeake is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Virginia Beach, instead.
Chesapeake offers free resources for seniors requiring assisted living care to address important topics such as health care and legal affairs but also provides information about wellness, nutrition, recreation and educational programs.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Virginia State Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (804) 565-1600 | Located in Henrico, the office advocates for long-term care residents and investigates complaints from seniors, caregivers and the public. The ombudsman program is an important nationwide initiative aimed at keeping the most vulnerable members of society safe and secure. |
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) | (757)461- 9481 | SSSEVA offers a wide range of services and programs for area seniors. From Medicare benefits counseling to transportation and wellness programs, this is a one-stop hub for elders seeking help and recreation. It offers several online resources and can refer seniors to other professional medical and social providers. |
SeniorNavigator | (804) 525-7728 | Senior Navigator is a mostly online clearinghouse for local services and programs for Virginia seniors. It connects care providers with up-to-date information about various federal, state and regional programs for elder medical, funding and wellness needs. The service is a project of the Lindsay Institute for Innovations in Caregiving. |
Rokeby Center | (757)822-6259 | One of several senior community centers in Chesapeake, the Rokeby Center offers instructional and educational programs and workshops for residents over 55 years old. Active seniors can take a class, socialize and attend senior-focused events. |
Chesapeake Vet Center | (757) 623-7584 | Mental health referrals and other supports are available to veteran seniors and their families at the center. Counselors can help with several issues and refer eligible senior vets to providers with age-focused specialties in health care and social services. |
Senior Advocate | (757) 724-7001 | Based in the Hampton Roads area north of Chesapeake, the Senior Advocate compiles resources, information and event listings that concern seniors, their families and caregivers. The organization enlightens and empowers the senior population and the professional sector that cares for them. |
Chesapeake Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Ann12
5.0
Review of Chesapeake Place Senior Living
My sister will be moving into Chesapeake Place Senior Living. She has a unit. It's extremely clean. I had my sister with me on one of the visits, and that was the first thing she noticed. It...
Assisted Living
Cedric
3.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor
We toured Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor. I was much more impressed with the staff than the facility. It's an older facility. The location is just a little more remote. There are some...
Assisted Living
Susan
4.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor
My mom moved to Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor. It's close to where I live. Her apartment is a room with a bathroom and two closets. The staff was very nice. The facility is very clean....