Best Senior Living in Virginia Beach, Virginia
34 communities found
Virginia Beach families can choose among 48 senior living options, including 34 residential communities and 14 home care agencies. All 48 communities carry ratings, averaging 4.3, based on 3,667 reviews read across the city. Among 13 communities with Medicare star data, the average is 2.2 stars, with 3 rated five stars and 7 rated one star.
- 48options listed
- 4.3average rating, 48 rated
- 3,667family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.9(195)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
5(41)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Arden Courts (Virginia Beach)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.8(54)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Bickford of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.8(44)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.7(85)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.7(77)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Von Sola Private Assisted Living
Virginia Beach, Virginia
5(11)
Assisted Living
First Colonial Inn
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.6(77)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Living Well Assisted Living
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.6(28)
Assisted Living
Harmony at Independence
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.5(54)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
A Home Away from Home Memory Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
5(4)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
The Lipton House
Virginia Beach, Virginia
5(4)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Best-rated senior living in Virginia Beach
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community
4.9 (195 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community holds a 4.9 rating from 195 Google reviewers, indicating strong overall satisfaction.
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Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center
5 (41 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 128 units
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center offers skilled nursing and long-term care for up to 128 residents, with a perfect 5.0 rating from 39 reviews.
- 3
4.8 (54 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Arden Courts in Virginia Beach is a memory care community for residents with dementia, rated 4.8 from 53 Google reviews.
- 4
4.8 (44 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Bickford of Virginia Beach is an assisted living community rated 4.8 from 40 reviews, with programming focused on memory care and daily outings.
- 5
Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House
4.7 (85 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House offers assisted and independent living, rated 4.7 from 83 Google reviews.
- 6
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
4.7 (77 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach offers assisted living and memory care with recently renovated interiors, rated 4.7 from 68 reviews.
- 7
Von Sola Private Assisted Living
5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living
- 8
4.6 (77 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
First Colonial Inn, Kisco Senior Living's flagship Virginia Beach property, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, rated 4.7 from 77 reviews.
- 9
4.6 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living
- 10
4.5 (54 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Harmony at Independence provides independent and assisted living in Virginia Beach, holding a 4.5 rating from 54 Google reviews.
What families say about senior living in Virginia Beach
Counted across the review summaries of 38 Virginia Beach communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff (29% of 38 communities) and the condition of buildings and grounds (29%), along with memory care (26%) and activities and social life (24%). At the same time, communication with families and cost and billing each come up as concerns in 84% of communities, while building upkeep is mentioned in 21% and staff attitude in 5%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 29%
- Building and grounds 29%
- Memory care 26%
- Activities and social life 24%
- Medical and nursing care 24%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 84%
- Cost and billing 84%
- Building and upkeep 21%
- Staff attitude 5%
“This is the premier skilled nursing facility in Virginia. From the leadership to the direct care staff, they are setting the gold standard for what quality care should look like! The Veterans are the priority - which they truly deserve. Well done Jones and Cabacoy staff.”
“I was only a visitor. My first stop was at the reception desk and Shell greeted me with a smile, friendly conversation and explained everything I needed to do. It was very clean, nurses who assisted the patients were very nice and helpful. This was a great first visit.”
“The Staff is wonderful, the activities are structured in a way that resident who are able to participate are engaged and involved. Family members are always encouraged and invited to join.”
Senior Living in Virginia Beach: the figures
- •Of the 14 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60.
- •13 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.2 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 5 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (33), medication management (33), wheelchair accessible (32), housekeeping (32), emergency call system (32), gathering / activity spaces (30).
How families pay for senior living in Virginia
Most families in Virginia start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a house. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years ago, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. It's worth reading the policy closely, since some only pay after a waiting period or require a certain level of care need before benefits kick in.
The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Virginia.
Senior Living near Virginia Beach
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk8.6 mi | 24 | 3.9 / 5 | 8.6 mi |
| Chesapeake11.1 mi | 30 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Portsmouth12.8 mi | 30 | 4.2 / 5 | 12.8 mi |
| Hampton21.5 mi | 22 | 4.3 / 5 | 21.5 mi |
| Suffolk25.8 mi | 36 | 4.3 / 5 | 25.8 mi |
| Newport News27.1 mi | 35 | 4 / 5 | 27.1 mi |
| Yorktown29.6 mi | 9 | 4.3 / 5 | 29.6 mi |
All of Virginia: Senior Living in Virginia. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 48 communities listed in Virginia Beach, 3,667 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Virginia Beach ask about.
- Home Care in Virginia: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Virginia Beach: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 48 senior living communities in Virginia Beach, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Virginia Beach?
Among Virginia Beach communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $3,330/month, with an average published starting rate near $3,565/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Virginia Beach are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center (5★, 41 ratings), Equilibrio Home Health of Virginia (5★, 12 ratings), Von Sola Private Assisted Living (5★, 11 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Virginia Beach?
Beyond senior living, Virginia Beach has assisted living (18 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (16 communities), memory care (13 communities), home health (10 communities), independent living (8 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Virginia Beach?
Families rate Virginia Beach senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 3,667 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Virginia Beach senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 38 Virginia Beach communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 29%), building and grounds (mentioned for 29%), memory care (mentioned for 26%). The most common concerns are communication with families (84%), cost and billing (84%), building and upkeep (21%).
Are there small senior living homes in Virginia Beach?
Of the 14 Virginia Beach communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Virginia Beach nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Virginia Beach carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.2 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 5 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Virginia Beach bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
