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Assisted Living Communities in Norfolk, Virginia

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Norfolk, VA and Nearby Cities

The $4,690 monthly cost of assisted living in Norfolk is slightly above the national average of $4,500 but significantly lower than the state average of $5,250. North of Norfolk, Richmond has a monthly assisted living fee of $4,901 and Washington, D.C., has the highest monthly rate in the area at $5,948. Further inland, Greensboro, North Carolina, seniors pay just $3,800 per month, but in Raleigh, assisted living residents pay a hefty $5,388.

Norfolk

$4,690

Virginia

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Washington D.C.

$5,948

Richmond

$4,901

Greensboro, NC

$3,800

Raleigh, NC

$3,800

Paying for Assisted Living in Norfolk

The average cost of assisted living in Norfolk is $4,690 per month. This amount varies according to the facility’s services, amenities and location.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Norfolk

Norfolk seniors can receive financial assistance for assisted living expenses through one state program. The Virginia Department of Social Services’ Auxiliary Grant Program offers an optional state supplement to age- and income-eligible seniors receiving supplemental security income. This need-based program can provide a monthly stipend that seniors can put toward assisted living costs. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Norfolk, VA

Assisted living in Norfolk costs less than in-home care and home health care, which average $4,767 per month each. Adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care at $1,690 per month, and nursing home care is the most expensive at $8,410 for a shared room.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,690

Assisted Living Facility

$4,690

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,410

Free Assisted Living Resources in Norfolk

Resource agencies in Norfolk can help seniors find financial assistance, including ways to help pay for assisted living. Community services for area seniors include transportation, senior enrichment programs and long-term care advocacy. Norfolk hosts a major military port, and resources are abundant for veterans.

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Primeplus Senior Center(757) 625-5857The Primeplus Senior Center in Norfolk is a nonprofit resource that offers 50 wellness activities for older adults Monday through Friday. Seniors can participate in music and art classes, card groups and dance classes. Primeplus also offers VA-approved adult day care. Membership costs $120, and scholarships are available.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 552-5019(804) 565-1600The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for seniors living in any type of long-term care facility, including assisted living. The ombudsman can resolve issues, such as quality of care concerns, through phone calls or visits. The ombudsman can also help assisted living residents access benefits and navigate grievance procedures.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Norfolk(804) 786-0286Veterans Services representatives at the Norfolk office help veterans research and apply for health and disability benefits that they may be entitled to. They also assist with VA claims and connect seniors with local veterans’ services, such as transportation and health care.
National Council on Aging BenefitsCheckUp(800) 794-6559The National Council on Aging helps seniors complete online applications and connects them with benefits counselors. BenefitsCheckUp identifies programs that help pay for prescription drugs and provide supplemental income to seniors who qualify. Each person receives a benefits report that identifies which forms of assistance are available to them.
I-Ride Transit(757) 461-9481I-Ride Transit offers older and disabled adults free and accessible low-cost transportation to medical appointments, senior centers, shopping and more. The transportation service also provides daily fixed routes. Sponsored by the nonprofit Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, I-Ride Transit fares may be covered by health insurance.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Norfolk

Norfolk 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Anita

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

My mom is at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk. However, my mother is in rehab again and we'll be there for quite some time before she's able to go back to Karolwood. She has not been there enough to be...

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Assisted Living

Cheryl

I visited this facility

Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall

I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall. Erica showed us where to go and what we were looking for. They were very accommodating. We took a tour of the facility. We saw that the...

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Reviewer#LD012924B

I visited this facility

Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall

I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall. You could see that there was a really good rapport between the residents and the staff. It was a very small, close-knit staff and they cared about...

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit! We look forward to having you back again soon to sample some of the fresh vegetables from our...

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