Memory Care Communities in Norfolk City, Virginia

Memory Care costs in Norfolk City start around $5,933 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Norfolk City and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, 140,000 Virginia seniors are living with Alzheimer's disease and that number will grow by more than 35 percent by 2025. In Norfolk, more than 10 percent of the city's 244,703 residents are 65 or older, and some of these people will be living with Alzheimer's disease in one of the area's 16 memory care facilities.

The Virginia Department of Social Services categorizes all state memory care facilities as Assisted Living Facilities. Memory care facilities in Norfolk and the rest of Virginia must secure state licensing, a process that ensures high-quality care for seniors with dementia and other memory-related conditions.

• Norfolk's cost of living is around the national average, scoring 99.9 on a scale where 100 represents the U.S. average. Housing costs come in at 97, and healthcare costs are higher at 117. Seniors' families may want to consider these rankings as they prepare for memory care facility expenses.
• Seniors may find some savings thanks to Virginia's tax laws. The state does not tax social security income, which may result in more monthly income for seniors.
• Crime rates in Norfolk are higher than average. The violent crime rate is 48.6, compared to the national average of 31.1. Property crime rates are 62.2, compared to the U.S. average of 38.1. Seniors' families may want to consider the memory care facility's location and security features to maximize their loved one's safety.
• Seniors and their families who enjoy all four seasons will appreciate Norfolk's climate. Winter temperatures hit the low 30s, and the area gets about 5 inches of snow per year. Summer highs reach the upper 80s. Norfolk gets more rain than average, but it also has more sunny days than average.