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Assisted living costs in Cape Charles average about $4,888 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 103 communities in Cape Charles. Our detailed directory has 2300 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
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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.
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Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...
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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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.
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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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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Cost of assisted living in Cape Charles, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cape Charles is $4,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithfield, VA with an average of $4,602 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cape Charles, VA, vs. nearby cities

Cape Charles, VA
$4,888/mo
$4,901/mo
$4,901/mo

Assisted living costs in Cape Charles, VA, vs. state and national averages

Cape Charles, VA
$4,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Cape Charles, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,888/mo
$4,925/mo

Assisted living costs in Cape Charles, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,418/mo
Studio
$5,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,664/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Cape Charles 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: Cape Charles, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCape Charles, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,888/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,925/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,374/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Cape Charles, VA:$4,888/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cape Charles, VA:$4,925/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cape Charles, VA:$4,374/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cape Charles, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cape Charles 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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Assisted living cost trends in Cape Charles, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cape Charles 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
Cape Charles, VA$4,972/mo$4,515/mo+10.1%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Cape Charles, VA
2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,515/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cape Charles, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cape Charles.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cape Charles

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cape Charles

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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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and hardworking staff. Numerous reviews highlight the commitment and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Spring Arbor of Williamsburg, Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine, and Bay Lake Community, where they are described as going above and beyond to provide excellent care and co ...
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Variety of activities and social events. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities and social outings offered at different communities, such as movie nights, gardening classes, and museum visits, as mentioned in reviews for Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living, Harmony at Independence, and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of communal areas and private rooms are frequently praised in reviews for communities like Harmony on the Peninsula, Harmony at Oakbrooke, and Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire, making residents and their families feel confident in the living condition ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating food services. Residents appreciate the consideration given to dietary restrictions and individual preferences in the meal options provided at communities like Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor, The Gardens of Virginia Beach, and Discovery Commons Virginia Beach.
Personalized care plans to meet individual needs. Reviews for communities such as Charter Senior Living of Newport News, The Waterford at Virginia Beach, and Harmony at Harbour View indicate that staff take the time to understand and cater to the unique requirements of each resident, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
Sense of community and inclusivity. Reviews consistently express a strong sense of community and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, including Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House, Commonwealth Senior Living at Hampton, and The Hidenwood Community, where residents and their families feel closely connected ...
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Cape Charles review score based on 431 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 431 reviews of 93 Cape Charles assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cape Charles review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Cape Charles review score compared against nearby cities

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Cape Charles, VA93 facilities
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Cheriton, VA99 facilities
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Eastville, VA98 facilities

Review subcategories for Cape Charles assisted living

When assisted living 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 431 reviews of 93 Cape Charles assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cape Charles resident and family assisted living 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
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Cape Charles assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cape Charles assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cape Charles, 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 Cape Charles assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cape Charles that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cape Charles, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.9%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cape Charles assisted living

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 Cape Charles Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cape Charles, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cape Charles assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cape Charles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cape Charles, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Cape Charles assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cape Charles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cape Charles, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cape Charles assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cape Charles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cape Charles, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cape Charles

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cape Charles protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Bay Lake Community, Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cape Charles, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Cape Charles, Virginia is The Waterford at Virginia Beach. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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