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Assisted Living Communities in Portsmouth, Virginia

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

Assisted living averages $4,690 in Portsmouth, making care $190 more expensive in the city than the national average but $560 less than Virginia's norm. Although Lynchburg has a slightly cheaper assisted living rate of $4,625, other locations in the state are typically more expensive than Portsmouth. Care only costs approximately 4.5% more in Richmond, but seniors can expect to pay up to 19.3% more in Blacksburg. Harrisonburg is also very expensive, with assisted living costing nearly 21.8% more than in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth

$4,690

Virginia

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Richmond

$4,901

Lynchburg

$4,625

Blacksburg

$5,595

Harrisonburg

$5,711

Paying for Assisted Living in Portsmouth

Assisted living costs $4,690 per month in Portsmouth.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Portsmouth

Portsmouth residents may qualify for an auxiliary grant to help with assisted living, especially if they receive SSI. Seniors may also be eligible for the CCC Plus Waiver, which helps fund agency-directed personal care services.

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 Portsmouth, VA

Assisted living costs $4,690 in Portsmouth, but seniors can choose from several other types of care that may fit their needs. Adult day care is the cheapest option, costing $3,000 less than assisted living. In comparison, a semiprivate room in a nursing home is very costly, as rates typically average $3,720 more than assisted living. In-home care and home health care, which serve as alternatives to assisted living and nursing home care, respectively, both cost just $77 more than assisted living, benefiting seniors who don't want to move into a communal residence.

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

Note: Data for Portsmouth was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Virginia Beach, was used instead

Free Assisted Living Resources in Portsmouth

Portsmouth and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Portsmouth, please visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Portsmouth

Portsmouth 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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Margaret

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

I stayed at Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House for four weeks. I like the meals. They were nicely served. The food was good. The staff members were attentive, but they were not too...

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Dorothy

I visited this facility

Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House is my least favorite of everything I've seen. It was expensive. It was not as updated as some of the others for the price point that they gave. The...

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Assisted Living

Kay

I visited this facility

Review of Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth

I was not impressed with Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth. They didn't even know we were coming. They were not organized and they didn't have stuff together. The lady that showed us around was nice...

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