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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex Meadows, VA
Assisted living costs in Essex Meadows average about $4,458 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 46 communities in Essex Meadows. Our detailed directory has 770 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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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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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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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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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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Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Essex Meadows, VA
The average cost of senior living in Essex Meadows is $4,458 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newsoms, VA with an average of $3,975 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex Meadows, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Essex Meadows, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Essex Meadows, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Essex Meadows
Recent reviews for assisted living 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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Arden Courts of VA Beach in Virginia Beach, VA
5.0
I would give The Memory Center Virginia Beach 5 stars!! They really helped my family at our time of need!
[name removed] and staff are awesome! I would recommend this facility (community) to anyone looking for memory care.
Thank you for all you do!
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
4.4
At a critical time period when it was no longer practical, safe or affordable to keep Mom in her home of many years close to family, friends and church everything changed when A Place for Mom found the answers to all the above. Everyone that knows and loves her have had nothing but rave ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and caring staff members. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities, such as The Gardens of Virginia Beach and Bay Lake Community, and the lasting relationships that have been formed between residents, their families, and the caregivers.
Thoughtfully planned activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse range of events and classes offered at their communities, as mentioned in reviews for Chesapeake Place Senior Living, Harmony at Oakbrooke, and Harmony at Independence. Some communities even offer off-site activities, like museum outings and gardenin ...
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Thorough and frequent communication between staff and families. Reviews from multiple communities, including Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor, The Gardens of Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake Place Senior Living, highlight the importance of open and ongoing dialogue between caregivers and family members to ensure care needs are being met and conc ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, residents express satisfaction and enjoyment with the food provided at their communities, such as Bay Lake Community, Harmony at Oakbrooke, and The Waterford at Virginia Beach. Chefs often cater to individual dietary restrictions and preferences.
Properly maintained living spaces and grounds. Numerous reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, including Karolwood Gardens Norfolk, The Villages of Rosemont, and The Waterford at Virginia Beach, with residents commenting on well-maintained private rooms and communal areas, as well as beautifully landscaped outdoor sp ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the warm and inviting nature of various communities, such as Chesapeake Place Senior Living, Harmony at Oakbrooke, and Bay Lake Community, where staff members and residents create a sense of belonging and camaraderie, making each day enjoyable for all.
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Essex Meadows review score based on 181 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 40 Essex Meadows assisted living 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 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
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Review subcategories for Essex Meadows 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 181 reviews of 40 Essex Meadows assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex Meadows 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.Essex Meadows, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Essex Meadows assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex Meadows assisted living 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 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 Essex Meadows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Essex Meadows 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 Essex Meadows Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex Meadows 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 Essex Meadows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex Meadows 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 Essex Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex Meadows 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 Essex Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex Meadows
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Essex Meadows protect seniors.
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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Chesapeake Place Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex Meadows, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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