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10 Best Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, VA

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Portsmouth is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 39 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Portsmouth, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Portsmouth is about $4,628, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 548 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Portsmouth, VA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Richardson Adult Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Waterside Health and Rehab Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Sentara Villages
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Portsmouth, VA

The average cost of senior living in Portsmouth is $4,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $3,673 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, VA vs. nearby cities

Portsmouth, VA
$4,628/mo
$4,649/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, VA vs. the state and national average

Portsmouth, VA
$4,628/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portsmouth vs. other types of senior living

$4,619/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,628/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Portsmouth, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,501/mo
Studio
$5,184/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,341/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Portsmouth over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Portsmouth

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Portsmouth

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!

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.

Portsmouth nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Portsmouth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portsmouth, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Portsmouth nursing homes

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 Portsmouth Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portsmouth, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portsmouth nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Portsmouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portsmouth, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Portsmouth nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Portsmouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portsmouth, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portsmouth nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Portsmouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portsmouth, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.4%
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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Portsmouth, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 39 nursing homes facilities near Portsmouth, Virginia. See the full list.

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