Memory Care Communities in Hampton, Virginia

Priced $700 less than Virginia's statewide average, memory care in Hampton is among the lowest in the state, but it's $237 higher than average national costs. Other than Richmond, which runs $264 more than Hampton and is less than an hour away, most of the comparable data comes from cities closer to the mountain region. Lynchburg is just slightly lower at $5,781, but Charlottesville comes with the highest price tag at $7,125 per month.

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.

Seniors in Hampton pay an average of $5,862 per month for memory care, but this price can vary depending on community location and amenities. 

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.

Adult day health care is the most affordable senior care option in Hampton at $1,690 per month. For seniors aging in place, nonmedical in-home care and home health care provided by licensed professionals share an equivalent monthly rate of $4,767. Assisted living provides access to 24-hour staff, room and board for a lower price than memory care at $4,690 per month. With around-the-clock skilled nursing, a semiprivate room in a nursing home is the most expensive option at $8,410 per month. 

The government agency responsible for overseeing Hampton memory care facilities is the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). It regulates and licenses all types of care centers to ensure they meet the necessary standards for providing quality care to individuals with memory-related conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

 

• The cost of living in Hampton is 12% more affordable than the national average and 16% less than statewide costs. Seniors' hard-earned dollars have more purchasing power in regard to food, real estate and transportation. This could be a great benefit for those looking for a coastal residence; Hampton may be more affordable than other cities with comparable amenities.
• Nationally ranked and high-performing hospitals in the area include Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, which serves as the primary teaching institution for Eastern Virginia Medical School and is the only Level I trauma center in the Hampton Roads region. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is a certified primary stroke center that offers individually tailored comprehensive neurological care.
• Based on a 100-point scale, health care costs in Hampton are about 14% higher than the U.S. average. Seniors have access to only 146 physicians per capita, which is lower than the national average of 210. However, the area contains minimal health risks and has air quality that is 11 points higher than the national ranking.
• Because of its proximity to the Atlantic coast, Hampton has mild winters and warm summers, with 221 sunny days per year for seniors to spend time outdoors. Snowfall only occurs about 4 days each year, and the average rainfall is about 46 inches. Hampton also ranks 7.5 on a 10-point comfort index, making it one of the most pleasant cities in Virginia. 
• Property crime in Hampton is slightly higher than the national average, but it's significantly below average for a city of its size. Violent crime has been declining. Residents in memory care communities don't often need to be concerned about property crime; there are 24/7 security and added safety measures facilities take to ensure seniors are free from harm.
• Although income tax is high in Hampton, sales and property taxes are relatively low, putting more money in the pocket of seniors who may need to pay for long-term care. Social Security retirement benefits are not taxed, and other types of retirement income, such as pension income and retirement account withdrawals, are deductible.