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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Norfolk area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Norfolk, VA Facilities

Harbor's Edge Retirement Community

Harbor's Edge Retirement Community

One Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 50851

Harbor's Edge Retirement Community

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

On the edge of Chesapeake Bay, with views of Norfolk Harbor, Harbor's Edge offers 24/7 assisted living…

4.58

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

6403 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 50846

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite
Skilled Nursing

Situated near the Lafayette River, Province Place of DePaul is minutes from many local amenities in Norfolk,…

3.89

Leigh Hall

Leigh Hall

890 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 50843

Leigh Hall

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall is set in a grand old hotel building in Norfolk's metropolitan…

4.2

The Ballentine

The Ballentine

7211 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 50846

The Ballentine

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine, located in Norfolk, is close to recreation facilities and shopping districts.…

3.72

The Waterford at Virginia Beach

The Waterford at Virginia Beach

5417 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23455

The Waterford at Virginia Beach

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Located between Norfolk and Virginia Beach, the Waterford at Virginia Beach offers assisted living, memory care, and…

3.96

Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor

Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor

651 River Walk Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Situated in the beautiful Riverwalk area of Chesapeake, Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor provides easy access…

4.67

Harmony at Oakbrooke

Harmony at Oakbrooke

301 Clearfield Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Harmony at Oakbrooke

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Located in the heart of scenic Chesapeake, Harmony at Oakbrooke provides a full spectrum of senior services…

4.35

Chesapeake Place Senior Living

Chesapeake Place Senior Living

1508 Volvo Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Chesapeake Place Senior Living

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Set in the peaceful Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, just minutes from the beach and expansive parks, this…

4.05

Harmony at Independence

Harmony at Independence

2077 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Harmony at Independence

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Harmony at Independence offers a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of Virginia Beach with a full spectrum…

4.48

Harmony at Harbour View

Harmony at Harbour View

5871 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23435

Harmony at Harbour View

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Harmony at Harbour View provides continuing care paired with deluxe services and amenities, so seniors can enjoy…

4.29

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Norfolk area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 46 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 14 hours researching assisted living communities in Norfolk
Read more than 120 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Norfolk is $4,365, which is lower than the state average of $4,850 and higher than the national average of $4,051.

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Norfolk, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 46 communities in the Norfolk area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.