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Minutes from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Virginia is situated along the Chesapeake Bay, offering numerous waterfront treasures as well as beaches to enjoy. Seniors here aged 60 and older comprise more than 28,000, or nearly 12%, of the population. Considered a tax-friendly state for retirees, Virginia doesn’t tax social security and the cost of living is 8.2% lower than elsewhere in the U.S. These benefits, in conjunction with the clean air and various amenities such as the golf courses and senior clubs makes Norfolk a great location for retirement. Downtown, recreational options abound, from arts and culture that includes the Virginia Opera and the Chrysler Museum of Art, to fine dining and shopping.
Assisted living may be the best long-term care choice for you if you’re not in need of round-the-clock medical supervision but you do find yourself requiring physical help with some basic daily tasks, such as fixing dinner and bathing. In Norfolk, assisted living costs an average of $4,690 per month, a price that’s lower than the Virginia average but slightly higher than the national average.
In the following guide, we’ll compare the prices of assisted living care across Virginia cities. We’ll also examine the financial and social offerings of some senior-supportive agencies and organizations that operate in the Norfolk area.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey for 2021 puts the average monthly cost of assisted living in Norfolk at $4,690.
Across the U.S., the average monthly cost of assisted living care is $4,500, $190 lower than in Norfolk. Across Virginia specifically, the cost is $5,250, $560 higher than that of Norfolk.
Lynchburg seniors pay an average of $4,625 a month for assisted living, making it the only city in Virginia reporting a lower cost than Norfolk. Staunton is within $20 of Norfolk’s price at $4,708 a month, while state capital Richmond is roughly $210 more expensive than Norfolk at $4,901 a month. The state’s highest prices for assisted living are in Roanoke, where the average cost is $5,935, $1,235 more than in Norfolk. Prices are also well above Virginia averages in Harrisonburg, at $5,711, and in Charlottesville, at $5,700.
Note: Data for Norfolk was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Virginia Beach, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia.
| Contact | Description | |
| Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia | (757) 461-9481 | The local Area Agency on Aging office, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSA), offers a one-stop resource specializing in senior-related information, services and support. As the lead advocacy for seniors in Southeastern Virginia, SSSA connects seniors with care counseling, evidence-based wellness classes and transportation. |
| Veteran Benefits Office | (757) 455-0818 | Located in Norfolk, the Veteran Benefits Office helps veteran seniors and their families access the benefits and programs available to them such as veterans’ compensation, veterans’ pension, education assistance and access to medical care. |
| Senior Centers | (757) 461-9481 | There are three senior centers within Norfolk. Each offers a variety of activities and events geared towards fostering socialization and a sense of community between local seniors. These include day services to help create bonds between seniors. Senior centers are also listed outside the immediate Norfolk area. |
| I Ride Transit | (757) 461-9481 | Offered through SSSA, I Ride Transit is a low-cost transportation option helping seniors aged 60 and older get to and from medical appointments, senior centers, shopping trips and day outings. I Ride Transit operates Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and offers both fixed routes as well as on-demand transit. |
| Virginia No Wrong Door | (804) 662-9559 | Provided for by SSSA, No Wrong Door supports seniors by helping them find the right providers for their individual needs and situation. By providing a greater understanding of all the options available to seniors, No Wrong Door reduces the time it takes to access long-term services and support. |
Assisted living communities in the Norfolk area must adhere to the same set of guidelines and state laws required of all assisted living communities in Virginia. These standards and regulations are overseen by the Virginia Department of Social Services. For more information, please see our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
