Best Assisted Living Facilities in Norfolk, VA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Norfolk, VA area.

Whether you're a Norfolk resident exploring senior living options or considering relocating to this vibrant city, there are numerous choices to fit your needs and budget. With seniors comprising roughly 28.6% of the population, Norfolk offers 13 senior living facilities, catering to a wide range of preferences, from independent living to nursing care. Assisted living in Norfolk averages $4,487 per month, aligning well with the city's living costs. In this guide, we'll highlight some of the leading assisted living communities in Norfolk to assist you in finding the perfect place for your loved one to call home.

33 Communities were found near Norfolk, VA
The Talbot on Granby
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

The Talbot on Granby

6311 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505 (1.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
Our Rating:
of 5
7.8

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

6403 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.8
Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

7211 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505 (1.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
A&R CHERISHING HOME CARE AND CLEANING SERVICES LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

A&R CHERISHING HOME CARE AND CLEANING SERVICES LLC

7870 Tidewater Dr Ste 206, Norfolk, VA 23505 (1.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Hands & Hearts LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Hands & Hearts LLC

5215 Colley Ave,. Suite 111, Norfolk, VA 23508 (2.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Arcadia Home Care & Staffing Norfolk
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Arcadia Home Care & Staffing Norfolk

2200 Colonial Avenue, #9, Norfolk, VA 23513 (2.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Acclaim at East Beach
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Acclaim at East Beach

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518 (2.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Hampton Roads Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Hampton Roads Home Care

957 W 21st St Ste K, Norfolk, VA 23517 (2.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Open Arms Personal Care, Inc
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Open Arms Personal Care, Inc

852 Tidewater Drive, Suite A, Norfolk, VA 23504 (3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Home Care with Edna Earl
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Home Care with Edna Earl

501 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 (3.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Harbor's Edge
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Harbor's Edge

One Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 (3.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall

890 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502 (4.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
ResCare
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

ResCare

885 Kempsville Rd. Suite 314, Norfolk, VA 23462 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Mayfair House Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Mayfair House Senior Living

901 Enterprise Way, Portsmouth, VA 23704 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Brookdale Virginia Beach
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Brookdale Virginia Beach

937 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
The Gardens of Virginia Beach
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

The Gardens of Virginia Beach

5620 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
The Waterford at Virginia Beach
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

The Waterford at Virginia Beach

5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (5.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

4916 W Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703 (6.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Hand 'n Heart Home Health Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Hand 'n Heart Home Health Care

317 Office Square Ln # 101A #101A, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Southern Made Home Care - Virginia Beach
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Southern Made Home Care - Virginia Beach

372 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (7.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Emily Green Shores
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Emily Green Shores

500 Westmoreland Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707 (7.2 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Gentle Hands Home Health Services
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Gentle Hands Home Health Services

810 Kempsville Rd. Suite 2, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (7.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth
Our Rating:
of 5
7.4

Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth

One Bon Secours Way, Portsmouth, VA 23703 (7.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.4
Bay Lake Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Bay Lake Community

4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (7.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
The Reserve at Greenbrier
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

The Reserve at Greenbrier

1005 Elysian Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (7.9 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Map of Assisted Living in Norfolk

Find the right senior living community by location
  • The Talbot on Granby
  • Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
  • Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine
  • A&R CHERISHING HOME CARE AND CLEANING SERVICES LLC
  • Hands & Hearts LLC
  • Arcadia Home Care & Staffing Norfolk
  • Acclaim at East Beach
  • Hampton Roads Home Care
  • Open Arms Personal Care, Inc
  • Home Care with Edna Earl
  • Harbor's Edge
  • Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
  • ResCare
  • Mayfair House Senior Living
  • Brookdale Virginia Beach
  • The Gardens of Virginia Beach
  • The Waterford at Virginia Beach
  • Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
  • Hand 'n Heart Home Health Care
  • Southern Made Home Care - Virginia Beach
  • Emily Green Shores
  • Gentle Hands Home Health Services
  • Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth
  • Bay Lake Community
  • The Reserve at Greenbrier

Senior Living Statistics for Norfolk, Virginia

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in Norfolk, Virginia, it's independent living, which costs an average of $3,845 per month. Costs for care range up to $6,509 per month for a one-bedroom nursing home unit. There are several other types of care to choose from, including assisted living and memory care, which cost $4,487 and $4,519 per month, respectively. With these options, Norfolk provides a range of senior living environments to fit various needs and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,487
Memory Care $4,519
Independent Living $3,845
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,174
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $3,940
Nursing Home: Studio $5,844
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $6,509

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Norfolk


On average, assisted living costs $4,487 per month in Norfolk, which is more than some other cities in the area, including Franklin ($3,750 per month) and Camptown ($3,750 per month). However, Norfolk assisted living costs are slightly lower than the average cost for the United States as a whole ($4,546 per month) but significantly less than the Virginia state average of $5,248.
City Average Monthly Cost
Norfolk $4,487

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Norfolk compares to Virginia and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Norfolk $4,487
Virginia $5,248
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Norfolk


In Norfolk, there are 13 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Norfolk, there are 91 facilities in the surrounding area and 452 in the state of Virginia. With these choices, you're sure to find a welcoming community that meets your needs.
13

Norfolk

91

Surrounding Area

452

Virginia

Norfolk Senior Demographics


Norfolk, Virginia is home to a vibrant senior community, making up 28.6% of its 236,973 population, with a slight male majority at 50.9%. Among seniors, 10.5% are in their 50s, 10.3% in their 60s, 5.3% in their 70s, and 2.5% are 80 and over. The diversity within this demographic is quite pronounced: 44.8% are White, 40.7% Black, 8.7% Hispanic, 6.7% mixed race, 3.8% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 3.3% identifying as other. Regarding marital status, 35.8% of seniors are married, 14.5% divorced, 45% never married, and 4.8% are widowed, illustrating a broad spectrum of life experiences and backgrounds in Norfolk.

Population

Norfolk has a population of 236,973.
  • 50.9% Male
  • 49.1% Female

Marital Status

  • 35.8% Married
  • 14.5% Divorced
  • 45% Never Married
  • 4.8% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 28.6% of the population.
  • 10.5% in their 50s
  • 10.3% in their 60s
  • 5.3% in their 70s
  • 2.5% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 44.8% White
  • 40.7% Black
  • 3.8% Asian
  • 0.4% Native
  • 0.2% Pacific
  • 3.3% Identifying as Other
  • 6.7% Mixed Race
  • 8.7% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Norfolk

The average cost of senior housing per month in nearby cities around Norfolk, Virginia, ranges from $4,090 in Suffolk to $5,048 in Williamsburg. Some other popular nearby cities include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Hampton, each offering various options for senior living.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Williamsburg $5,048
Virginia Beach $4,525
Chesapeake $4,482
Newport News $4,662
City Average Monthly Cost
Hampton $4,590
Portsmouth $4,491
Yorktown $4,936
Suffolk $4,090

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.