Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Norfolk, VA below include 40 memory care communities with 625 reviews. On average in Norfolk, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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5417 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
4.1
(66 reviews)
"The Waterford at Virginia Beach was very clean and very well run. It was a very informative discussion, thorough and prompt. The staff during the tour has been in the business for over 30 years, so she knows her stuff. She was very helpful. The rooms..."
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655 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
4.1
(16 reviews)
"We're very pleased with Charter Senior Living of Newport News, and if we can swing it, we'll probably give it a try and get my mother-in-law in there. It was very lovely and clean. The people were very friendly. Even the people that lived there were ..."
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440 North Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
4.0
(22 reviews)
"I like the Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House better than the other facility. It seemed to have more options. The rooms were a little bit small, but they were nice. It's adequate. The staff was excellent. The amenities were very good. T..."
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1030 Topping Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
3.9
(24 reviews)
"Commonwealth Senior Living at Hampton was very clean. The tour person was very caring and willing to accommodate my needs. She was wonderful. The facility has just been updated...."
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4916 West Norfolk Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703
3.7
(23 reviews)
"My father has moved into Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House. Their staff has been very wonderful. They've been doing a great job. They have activities for them. They have a lady that comes in and talks, like a Bible study, and then they h..."
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3352 Eagle Nest Point, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
"Premier Residential Care Home: Welcome to Best Senior Homes! We provide residential care home services in both Chesapeake and Virginia Beac..."
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3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We toured Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. The best thing about them is the ocean, and I can see it from the room that I chose. My daughter described it as a posh resort area. It did not feel like a nursing home or anything like that, or an ..."
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531 Wythe Creek Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I visited my great aunt last week and she seems so hapoy there. Definately well cared for. The staff were friendly amd even invited me to have lunch. I was hesistant because i was thinking it would be like hospital food. But to my surprise lunch wa..."
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100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, VA 23434
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Very clean. Staff in Memory Care are fabulous. So kind and caring. My husband dosnt complain about the food. But he says it's not as good as mine! I wish they had more activites for the Memory care residents. The activites people go out of their way ..."
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50 Wellesley Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
4.6
(44 reviews)
"Tour was personalized to loved ones interest's and needs. 5 stars for 1st impression and overview of services and ammenities..."
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13030 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My husband and I visited the Mennowood Retirement Community's assisted living. I guess it used to be a Mennonite community and still has the spirit of that group. They don't proselytize Christianity, nothing like that. It's all secular and it's a lov..."
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One Bon Secours Way, Portsmouth, VA 23703
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I got to participate in the family parade that was held two weeks ago. It was so nice with everything going on. The residents seemed to really enjoy the parade. Very well put together. I have done a virtual tour of the community as well and it was ni..."
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1 Bon Secours Way, Portsmouth, VA 23703
4.2
(5 reviews)
"My brother-in-law has moved into Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth. The staff seems pleasant, helpful, attentive, and caring. The facility is clean, and it is a nice and pleasant environment. He has a nice and very clean room. All his furniture is new and..."
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6860 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Bickford of Suffolk is a family-owned establishment. It's very pretty and very nice. I don't think the rooms were quite as big, but as far as the amenities and everything that they had there, everything was beautiful. It's very, very comforting. You ..."
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5620 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
4.0
(31 reviews)
"My uncle and aunt have moved into The Gardens of Virginia Beach. It's very nice there. It seems like an older place, but the rooms are like double rooms. You have one side like a bedroom kind of thing, and then the other side is like a living room. I..."
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6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
3.6
(8 reviews)
"My father moved into Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia. It was a good placement for my dad based on the five facilities that I looked at. My dad has been taken care of. He's doing pretty good and improving. The people there have contacted me regul..."
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141 Moyock Landing Dr, Moyock, NC 27958
3.3
(6 reviews)
"We used Currituck House for respite care. It was great. They have a seven-day minimum. Most places require 30, but we didn't need 30 days. Uncle was in the memory care section because he has dementia, and they took very good care of him. They treated..."
READ MORE1034 Topping Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
2.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is small and modest. I've only visited a few times, but the staff comes off as caring and competent. The security of the entrance in the Alzheimer's building is top-notch. You have to have someone to let you enter and exit. They make it..."
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301 Croft Crossing, Chesapeake, VA 23320
"God's Missing Angels is a beautiful residential care home specializing in personalized care for our residents. Our family-oriented living e..."
READ MOREThe monthly rate for memory care services is $700 less in Norfolk than the Virginia state average, but $238 more than the national median cost. Charlottesville and Winchester are both more expensive, costing $7,125 for the former and $6,269 per month for the latter. Prices are lower by $82 a month in Lynchburg. Norfolk’s memory care service costs are the same as those in the nearby Virginia Beach area.Â
Norfolk
$5,863
Virginia
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Charlottesville
$7,125
Virginia Beach
$5,863
Winchester
$6,269
Lynchburg
$5,781
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.
Memory care costs in Norfolk average $5,863 per month.Â
In Norfolk there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Virginia page.
Since memory care provides 24/7 skilled care, the cost is more expensive than other options. Seniors who don’t need round-the-clock assistance can opt for assisted living care at $4,690 per month. Others may prefer to receive personal care help at their home for $4,767. The most affordable option is adult day health care at $1,690, while the highest cost is for skilled nursing care in a semiprivate room at a nursing home for $8,410 per month.Â
Memory Care
$5,863
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 Norfolk was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Virginia Beach was used instead.
Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families can locate the right resources to find care and support in Norfolk. These programs, which are free of charge, connect aging or ailing Norfolk residents with vital services that improve their quality of life.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Veterans Benefits Office | (757) 455-0814 | The Virginia Department of Veterans Services helps veterans apply for state and federal benefits, file benefit claims, find long-term care centers and access physical therapy and other essential health and medical care. |
| Energy Assistance | (757) 664-6000 | The city of Norfolk's Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households buy heating fuel or pay energy bills. Crisis assistance to prevent utility shutoff or reconnect service is also available for income-eligible residents. |
| Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association provides people with dementia and their families with educational materials, support and resources to find the correct care. The organization is at the forefront of research efforts to find more effective treatments to improve the quality of life for all patients. |
| DARS Dementia Services | (804) 662-9333 | Dementia Services is available to all Virginia residents with dementia and their families. The DARS mission is to improve the lives of aging Virginians by locating and coordinating care while offering support to caregivers. |
| Meals on Wheels | (757) 461-9481 | Nutrition is an important part of overall health. Seniors, especially those with cognitive disorders, are often unable to safely prepare nutritious meals. Meals on Wheels is a service that delivers prepared meals to homebound individuals aged 60 and older. |
The Virginia Department of Social Services is the government agency that monitors memory care facilities in Norfolk and throughout the state of Virginia. It handles licensing and ensures that all facilities adhere to regulations and requirements to stay in compliance with the state’s standard of care.Â
Norfolk Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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William
5.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine. The reception was very informative. The outside looked very clean and nice. From what I saw, it had a warm atmosphere inside. The facility was...
Memory Care
Constance
5.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
We will be moving into Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall. It's immaculate and pleasant. It's a warm feeling when you go in there. The staff is caring and very attentive to people's needs and...
Memory Care
Nigel
5.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
My wife has moved into Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine. I like it myself. I haven't found any faults in it or anything yet, but I like it. I like the upkeep. I like the way it's run...
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