5 Assisted Living Facilities in Suffolk, VA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Suffolk

• Residents of Suffolk pay a slightly lower cost of living than in others in the state, ranking a 105 compared to the 107-point state median. Seniors living here spend more on expenses such as health care, utilities and goods and services when compared to other neighborhoods in both the state and the nation. The town does offer lower expenditures on groceries though.
  
  
• Suffolk has higher violent and property crime rates when compared to the national average, by 26 percent and 29 percent, respectively. The town is only 13 percent safer than all neighborhoods in the state, which could be a safety concern for seniors.
  
  
• Suffolk seniors often breath fresher air with an air quality index that is 21 percent better and pollution index 63 percent better when comparing to the national averages. Residents with respiratory problems may benefit from a better quality of life living here.
  
  
• The town of Suffolk experiences hot, muggy summers with humidity levels as high as 88 percent during July. Temperatures will often range between 62 to 89 degrees from May to September. Winters are usually mild here where temperatures rarely fall below 32 degrees, making it easier for seniors to travel around town.
  
  
• The Suffolk area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, Sentara Belle Harbour and Sentara Obici Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Suffolk has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Suffolk Parks and Recreation, an organization that provides a variety of activities to the 55 and up community and partners with Senior Services of Southeastern VA to provide meals and transportation.