In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Virginia Beach area, our team of researchers sorted through 73 communities using our unique methodology. Our team:
- Spent over 30 hours researching assisted living communities in Virginia Beach
- Interviewed 15 facility staff members
- Read more than 160 reviews left by residents and their family members
After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 20 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 Virginia Beach is $4,627, which is slightly lower than the state average of $4,800 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,051.

Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.
Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Virginia Beach, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 73 communities in the Virginia Beach area.
AssistedLiving.org Trusted Communities
AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Virginia Beach 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.

Atria Virginia Beach

Reviewers say that Atria Virginia Beach is outstanding. One states, "It’s like being on a vacation and staying in a ritzy hotel. It’s fairly new. It is furnished very nicely. It is very clean and has beautiful gardens. They’ve got a beautiful dining room and a salon. They have all kinds of activities."
(48) Reviews
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bay Lake Retirement Community
Beth Sholom Village
Bickford of Virginia Beach
Cedar Manor
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
Emily Green Shores
First Colonial Inn
Harbourway Assisted Living
Harmony at Independence
Marian Manor
Mayfair House Assisted Living
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Parsons Residential Care Center
Sentara Village of Virginia Beach
The Devonshire
The Gardens of Virginia Beach
The Waterford at Virginia Beach
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
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.

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.
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