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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Virginia is $6,344, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cheriton area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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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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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...

Cost of assisted living in Cheriton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $6,344 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cheriton, 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 Cheriton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cheriton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cheriton

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

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. At Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living, for example, the staff go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome.
Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or outdoor areas. At Bay Lake Community, the grounds are beautifully kept and the rooms are spacious and well-decorated.
Plentiful and engaging activities. Reviews often highlight the variety of activities offered to residents, with families praising the social opportunities and ways to stay active. At Discovery Commons Virginia Beach, for instance, residents enjoy games, music sessions, and regular outings to local attractions.
Thoughtful communication with families. Families appreciate the clear and detailed communication they receive from community staff about their loved ones' care and daily activities. At Harmony on the Peninsula, for example, staff keep families informed through regular updates and meetings.
Accommodating to individual preferences and needs. Reviews often mention the ways in which communities cater to the unique requirements of their residents, such as accommodating dietary restrictions or adjusting care plans based on individual needs. At Harmony at Harbour View, for instance, staff worked with a resident to make sure their livin ...
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Supportive and attentive care. Families express appreciation for the compassionate and attentive care their loved ones receive at various communities. At Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth, for example, staff were praised for their responsiveness and consideration when it came to addressing residents' needs and concerns.
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Cheriton review score based on 389 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 389 reviews of 86 Cheriton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cheriton 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

Cheriton review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Cheriton 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 389 reviews of 86 Cheriton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cheriton 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.
Cheriton, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.6
Friendliness
3.4
3.6
Care services
3.0
3.3
Staff
3.2
3.5
Meals & dining
2.9
3.2
Activities
3.0
3.2
Value for cost*
2.9
3.3
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Cheriton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheriton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheriton, 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 Cheriton 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 Cheriton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cheriton, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.8%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.9%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.8%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.1%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cheriton 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 Cheriton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cheriton, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cheriton 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 Cheriton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cheriton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.8%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.7%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheriton 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 Cheriton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cheriton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
44.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheriton 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 Cheriton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cheriton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cheriton

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 Cheriton protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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