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Assisted living costs in Magnet average about $4,664 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 34 communities in Magnet. Our detailed directory has 777 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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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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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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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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Magnet, VA

The average cost of senior living in Magnet is $4,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,579 per month.

Assisted living costs in Magnet, VA, vs. nearby cities

Magnet, VA
$4,664/mo
$4,323/mo

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

Magnet, VA
$4,664/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Magnet, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,664/mo
$4,661/mo

Assisted living costs in Magnet, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,321/mo
Studio
$5,374/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,721/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,976/mo

Senior living costs in Magnet 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: Magnet, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMagnet, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,664/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,134/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Magnet, VA:$4,664/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Magnet, VA:$4,661/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Magnet, VA:$4,134/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Magnet, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Magnet 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 Magnet, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Magnet 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Magnet, VA$4,815/mo$4,621/mo+4.2%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Magnet, VA
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,621/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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 Magnet, 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 Magnet.

What families are saying about assisted living in Magnet

Recent reviews for assisted living in Magnet

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.

The Hidenwood Community in Newport News, VA

4.3
I picked this community because of the staff and the comfort they give my parents. Everyone treats my parents with respect and love.

Magnet review score based on 127 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 32 Magnet assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Magnet 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

Magnet review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Magnet, VA32 facilities
8.0
Smithfield, VA22 facilities
7.3
Windsor, VA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Magnet 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 127 reviews of 32 Magnet assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Magnet 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.
Magnet, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Magnet assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Magnet assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Magnet, 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 Magnet 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 Magnet that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Magnet, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Magnet 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 Magnet Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Magnet, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Magnet 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 Magnet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Magnet, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Magnet 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 Magnet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Magnet, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Magnet 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 Magnet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Magnet, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Magnet

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

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