The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Norfolk, VA

Residents of Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall have a lot of community activities to keep them occupied. Staff at Commonwealth organize regular shopping outings into town, while a walking club, weekly exercise classes and Bible study group occupy residents' time at home. The community often arranges for musical concerts and history lectures in the common areas of the property, as well as semi-professional entertainment at the regular Friday night buffet. Both private and companion suites are available, and all living spaces come with a private bathroom. Commonwealth's 24-hour staff develop personal care plans for each resident, and the specially trained caregiver staff assist with activities of daily living, medication management and personal care services. Scheduled transportation is also available with advance notice.

The penthouse rooms at Harbor's Edge Retirement Community have grand, 10-foot-high ceilings and panoramic views of Norfolk's historic waterfront. Each assisted living unit in the main tower has fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, spacious bathrooms with grab bars for safety, and generous soundproofing in the walls, floors and ceilings to help keep things quiet for residents. The entire property is wired for high-speed internet, and rooms are all cable-ready. Residents' rooms have individually controlled thermostats and private decks with a view of the surrounding city. Spacious walk-in closets offer ample room for clothing and other personal items. Suites at Harbor's Edge Retirement Community have an oversized master bedroom with extra closet space and an emergency call system that summons staff in minutes when needed.

Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine offers private and companion suites for residents in its assisted living wing. Community staff organize daily recreational activities in the common areas, including movie, music and lecture nights. Healthy, family-style dining options are available in the communal dining hall, where certified caregivers can assist residents with limited mobility to eat with the rest of the community. Caregivers at The Ballantine provide all residents with assistance in activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and personal care, as well as medication management, monitoring and preparation according to personalized care plans. Staff are on duty 24 hours a day, and rapid medical and security response is always available. Many long-term residents begin their stay in assisted living with short-term respite stays in the special care unit.

Province Place of DePaul offers both furnished and unfurnished assisted living suites with one or two bedrooms. Residents at Province Place have 24/7 access to licensed nursing services, as well as certified caregiver assistance with activities of daily living. Caregiver staff can assist with medication management and personal care needs, such as bathing and dressing. Meals are prepared with input from nutritionists and served in private dining spaces. The community's low staff-to-resident ratio allows extensive personal contact between residents and caregivers, who are on call 24 hours a day. Scheduled transportation is available for residents' medical and personal appointments.

New residents at Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor get a professional health and needs assessment, which is regularly updated to keep current on residents' care plans. Meals are served in the restaurant-style communal dining room, and menus are available for seniors with special medical and cultural dietary needs. An on-site chapel hosts daily Bible study and worship services, and the well-stocked lending library offers both books and shared computer access to residents and their guests. Classes and community recreation activities are held daily in the multi-purpose rooms, movie nights are scheduled in the community theater and the beauty and barber shop looks after residents' hair and nail care. Community staff are on duty 24/7 and offer personal care and medication management.

The Waterford at Virginia Beach maintains certified caregivers on duty 24 hours a day, who are able to assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs. Kitchen staff prepare three nutritionally balanced meals in the restaurant-style dining room each day, with snacks available throughout the day. Staff at The Waterford schedule regular educational, recreational and social programs for residents, as well as on-site therapy services for residents whose care plans call for physical and occupational therapy. Scheduled transportation is available for residents' medical trips off-site. Housekeeping and laundry services are available, as is the daily newspaper delivery to each resident's apartment. Winding outdoor paths wrap around the beautifully manicured grounds, where outdoor patios offer tables and chairs for residents and their guests to relax in the warm Virginia Beach evenings.

The 24-hour staff at Chesapeake Place provide assistance with activities of daily living and medication management. Residents can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the community's large and well-appointed dining hall, as well as snacks that are available throughout the day. Private dining rooms are also available. Staff caregivers at Chesapeake Place coordinate social, educational and recreational programs that include lectures and classes for all residents. On-site therapy and beauty services are available in the fitness center and salon, with books available to lend in the community library. Personal laundry service is available for an additional fee, or residents can use the community's laundry room at no charge. Church services are conducted on-site, and daily newspaper delivery is available for residents with a subscription.

Harmony at Independence offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans for its assisted living units, many of them with vaulted cathedral ceilings. Each unit has a full-size kitchen and in-home washer and dryer. Ground-floor rooms have private patios, while upstairs units have their own balconies. Housekeeping and weekly laundry services are available for an additional fee, and both home and landscape maintenance are provided at no cost to residents. Residents at Harmony can take their meals in private, or enjoy a chef-prepared meal in the spacious communal dining hall, where flexible dining options are available. Residents can keep fit in the 24-hour gym on the property. Each room at Harmony has its own individually controlled thermostat, as well as an emergency call system that summons help in minutes.

Harmony at Harbour View offers modern, fully equipped private and companion suites with available cathedral ceilings. Each unit has an emergency call system and individually controlled thermostat, as well as a washer and dryer for in-home laundry. Residents can prepare meals at home in their own large, modern kitchens, or they can share meals in the communal dining room downstairs. Meals are prepared by the community chef, and flexible dining options are available. Weekly housekeeping and laundry service are available, as is 24-hour concierge service for residents' convenience. Staff caregivers are available 24 hours a day, as is the on-site fitness center where residents can exercise alone or with a personal trainer. Transportation to and from medical appointments is available at no additional cost for residents.

The private and companion suites at Harmony at Oakbrooke offer assisted living in a spacious and modern environment. Each unit has a private patio or balcony, full-sized kitchen and a washer/dryer unit in the home. Weekly housekeeping services are available, as is home delivery of the newspaper. Residents can work out any time of the day or night in the site's 24-hour gym, while the 24-hour concierge service offers assistance with scheduling outings and other chores off-site. Community transportation is also available for residents' medical and shopping trips into town. Residents can prepare meals at home, or they can eat together in the restaurant-style dining room, where meals are prepared by the Harmony executive chef, and flexible menus are available for residents with special needs.