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Memory care in Essex Meadows offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Essex Meadows is about $4,648 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 881 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....
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Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake.  We serve a private pay resident in a home environment.  Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health care...
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I absolutely recommend this property to other families that are looking into their options, without a doubt. It was a little adjustment for my father, but he thoroughly enjoys the facility there and the...
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Shepherd's Village at Park Avenue is an assisted living community located in Norfolk, Virginia. Our property offers several walking paths on a beautifully landscaped property within minutes of area medical centers, churches, shops, and restaurants. You'll enjoy customized care with outstanding...
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The community has been in the area for a very long time. The aesthetics don't have the newer decorations like new communities, and it is a little bit on the older side for decor. I believe they should have...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are seeking a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide exceptional care and individualized attention to your loved one then look no further than Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We are sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and committed to extensive assisted...
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Live the Charmed Life at Marian Manor! Our beautiful assisted living community has served the Virginia Beach area for over 35 years with quality, compassionate care and an exciting lifestyle for seniors. A licensed nurse is on-site and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Multiple care...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
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Cost of memory care in Essex Meadows, VA

The average cost of senior living in Essex Meadows is $4,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newsoms, VA with an average of $4,062 per month.

Memory care costs in Essex Meadows, VA, vs. nearby cities

Essex Meadows, VA
$4,648/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Meadows, VA, vs. state and national averages

Essex Meadows, VA
$4,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Meadows, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,648/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Meadows, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,733/mo
Studio
$5,251/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,672/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,513/mo

Senior living costs in Essex Meadows vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Essex Meadows, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex Meadows, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,648/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,607/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,988/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Essex Meadows, VA:$4,648/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Essex Meadows, VA:$4,607/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Essex Meadows, VA:$3,988/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Essex Meadows, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Essex Meadows and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Essex Meadows, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Essex Meadows have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essex Meadows, VA$5,684/mo$5,245/mo+8.4%
Virginia$6,857/mo$6,306/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Essex Meadows, VA
2024 average cost:$5,684/mo
2023 average cost:$5,245/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,857/mo
2023 average cost:$6,306/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Essex Meadows

Recent reviews for memory care in Essex Meadows

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine in Norfolk, VA

5.0
Overall me and my family were very satisfied with his care. Their staff was caring and friendly and very professional. I think they genuinely cared. Food could be improved on. My loved one was not able to participate in any of the activities that they had going on.

Harmony at Independence in Virginia Beach, VA

5.0
I would highly recommend it. My best friend recently had her loved one move into this community, and we both love it for our loved ones. The community is on the newer side, and it is beautiful. They have several activities, and my loved on participates in the happy hour, that occurs three ...
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Essex Meadows review score based on 180 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 180 reviews of 38 Essex Meadows memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex Meadows review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Essex Meadows review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Essex Meadows, VA38 facilities
8.6
Chesapeake, VA20 facilities
8.2
Portsmouth, VA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex Meadows memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 180 reviews of 38 Essex Meadows memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Essex Meadows resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Essex Meadows memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex Meadows memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex Meadows, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Essex Meadows memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Essex Meadows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex Meadows, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Essex Meadows memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Essex Meadows Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex Meadows, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex Meadows memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Essex Meadows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex Meadows, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex Meadows memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Essex Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex Meadows, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex Meadows memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Essex Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex Meadows, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Essex Meadows

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Essex Meadows protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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