Memory Care Communities in Chesapeake, Virginia

The cost of memory care in Chesapeake is $238 more per month than the national average, but compared to the state and nearby city averages, Chesapeake is more affordable. Facilities in Lynchburg average $82 less per month. However, the state average is $700 per month more expensive than Chesapeake, while care in Richmond costs $263 more. Those living in Charlottesville can expect to pay an average of $1,262 more than those in the Chesapeake area. 

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The area’s cost of memory care is only $5,863 per month compared to the state average of $6,563. How much the exact cost is, however, will depend on the size of the facility and the amenities it offers. 

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.

In-home care and home health care both cost $1,096 less per month. Assisted living without specialized memory care averages $1,173 per month less expensive. Nursing homes cost $2,547 more per month for a semiprivate room. Seniors with limited resources may want to consider adult day health care if they have a caregiver living with them, as it’s the cheapest option, averaging $4,173 less per month than memory care.

Memory care and assisted living facilities in Virginia are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which is also responsible for ensuring each facility meets the regulations. The state’s Board of Long-Term Care Administrators is responsible for the licensing of those who want to become a nursing home administrator.

• For seniors who enjoy warm, sunny weather, Chesapeake won’t disappoint. The city averages 211 sunny days per year, slightly higher than the U.S. average of 205, and summer temperatures usually range between 80 and 90 degrees. Winters in Chesapeake rarely see temperatures dip below freezing, and the city averages just 5 inches of snow per year. The temperate climate in Chesapeake offers seniors plenty to seniors who love the outdoors.
• Chesapeake is a safe place for seniors to live, as the rate of violent crime is well below the U.S. average. Property crimes are slightly higher than the nation’s, but these types of crimes would likely have little impact on older residents who live in secured memory care facilities. 
• Health care for seniors is easily accessible in Chesapeake, as it’s home to the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Three more hospitals — the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and the Sentara Leigh Hospital — are all within 10 miles of the city. 
• For seniors looking for specialized health care, there are 47 physicians who specialize in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease who practice in the Chesapeake area and 162 doctors who treat dementia. Though the average patient rating for these doctors is 3.6 out of 5 stars, there are plenty who have multiple 5-star ratings from multiple patients. 
• Families of seniors who live in Chesapeake have easy access to visit, thanks to the city’s Chesapeake Regional Airport. Families who live in another state or country still have easy access via the Norfolk International Airport, which is only 15 miles from Chesapeake.