Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Norfolk, VA below include 24 memory care communities with 441 reviews. On average in Norfolk, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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7211 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
4.5
(9 reviews)
"I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine. Everything was much newer-looking. I would put it in the same category as being able to go to a nice hotel. The folks that met with us were very informative, no pressure, very open, and very good..."
$3,750
890 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502
4.0
(26 reviews)
"My mom will move into Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall. I loved the way it's set up. It used to be in the 1950s, a luxury hotel that they've turned into an assisted living facility, and so when you walk into the main entrance, it opens up int..."
$4,050
6403 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
3.7
(9 reviews)
"Karolwood Gardens Norfolk was really nice. We liked it very much. We chose the other place over it because we could afford it a little better. We were looking for respite care. The sizes of their rooms were nice, and the upkeep was nice. We didn't de..."
$3,500
One Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I visited friends at Harbor's Edge Retirement Community. I've been over there many times to visit friends in rehab, but never into the memory care area itself. From the time I came in the door, there was a woman named Sylvia, and she was so friendly ..."
$4,056
361 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into Bickford of Chesapeake in November. The facility is beautiful and brand new. It just opened in May, but it feels like home when you're inside. It doesn't feel institutional at all. They have big fireplaces and sofas in the seating a..."
$5,019
130 Great Bridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It was excellent. They had everything that one would need. The staff engaged with the elderly people there. You could tell that they understand and care about their patients. The staff was excellent and I have no problem. The rooms were excellent. I ..."
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4501 Victory Blvd., Yorktown, VA 23693
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Harper's Station Yorktown. The people, the community itself, are very welcoming. I got a chance to eat there. They had a lot of choices, and the food was very good. The washer/dryer was good, a closet with doors. That's the only thing I was ..."
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2629 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We toured Bickford of Virginia Beach, and I think we are going to choose this place for my father. It had everything that we needed. The staff appeared to be caring, thoughtful, and engaging. The room had a built-in sit down shower. They had a microw..."
$5,019
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651 River Walk Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320
4.8
(31 reviews)
"Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor was very nice. It just wasn't in the budget. The room was very nice and very roomy. Ian was amazing. He would reach out to me a lot because I told him about the situation we were in with my mother-in-law a..."
$5,100
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1628 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
4.6
(19 reviews)
"I toured Discovery Commons Virginia Beach. It was clean. I liked both the studio and the one-bedroom. I liked the kitchen area. The elevators were close to both units. I liked the fact that you can launder your clothes. On each floor, they had laundr..."
$2,895
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649 Copper Kettle Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
4.6
(9 reviews)
"My mother received excellent care at this facility. Staff is very professional and communicated regularly with the family. Atmosphere is very homey. I also appreciated the care she received during hospice. The care my mother received at "All in t..."
$4,500
1853 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Mother passed while at Arden Court within a week after she had a terminal diagnosis. The staff couldn't have been more loving and caring with her from her arrival to Arden Court and through the week that she passed. They were loving, kind, and nurtur..."
$8,570
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2077 S. Independence Boulevard , Virginia Beach, VA 23453
4.6
(28 reviews)
"My mom has moved into the assisted living of Harmony at Independence. I like that it's a fairly decent-sized community, they have a lot of activities, and their menu is very nice. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The place is very clean and e..."
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5871 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23435
4.4
(21 reviews)
"We liked the fact that Harmony at Harbour View was very clean when we went in. The staff was very willing to help and to assist. The young lady who showed us around was very knowledgeable and friendly. We also had an opportunity to have lunch to be a..."
$3,800
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301 Clearfield Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23320
4.4
(32 reviews)
"We're moving my mother-in-law into Harmony at Oakbrooke. It was very nice, very welcoming, and very clean. The concierge was very polite. This was very affordable with all her retirements. This was the only one that I went to and we were so pleased. ..."
$3,285
3540 Victory Boulevard, Yorktown, VA 23693
4.3
(14 reviews)
"Harmony on the Peninsula was a beautiful place. My husband and I looked at their assisted living and the rooms were nice. The staff seemed nice, and the place looked impeccably clean. They have a big common area, there are craft rooms, and lots of ac..."
$3,995
937 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
4.3
(18 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Virginia Beach. The staff was very accommodating. I was very impressed with the facilities. It was very well taken care of. I did not see anything that I was concerned about. Outside, when they had an art class going on, everything..."
$6,725
5417 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
4.3
(56 reviews)
"I toured The Waterford at Virginia Beach Assisted Living. I liked the community, and the director was hospitable. They were willing to put my mom in there because they had two room openings, but the distance was farther away. They were clean, and the..."
$3,250
1508 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
4.2
(25 reviews)
"My sister will be moving into Chesapeake Place Senior Living. She has a unit. It's extremely clean. I had my sister with me on one of the visits, and that was the first thing she noticed. It smelled good, and there was no offensive odor. She said it'..."
$3,350
440 North Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
4.1
(24 reviews)
"We went to the Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House. The staff was great. It's a good place. It was very clean. The director was very nice. I feel like people that work at these kinds of places care for the elderly. We didn't get to go in..."
$4,320
Memory Care
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...
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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.
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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