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Senior Living Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

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Virginia Beach senior apartments provide an independent environment for retirees, with ocean views and proximity to shopping, dining, and cultural events. Senior apartments offer emergency resources for seniors, including 24-hour security, maintenance, and emergency response.

For older adults seeking senior housing in Virginia Beach, senior apartments offer various amenities and activities. Virginia Beach has several apartment rentals options to choose from providing active, independent older adults with various options to fit their budget and lifestyle. From luxury independent living communities to low-cost senior apartments, A Place for Mom can help you find the perfect home with this comprehensive guide, covering everything from costs to laws, that accommodates you and your furry friends. We’ll also review health care and transportation options, as well as all the things you can do in Virginia Beach as an active senior.

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Recent reviews of Senior Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA
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This has been a wonderful experience for me. This is a great neighborhood with great neighbors. The staff are very caring and supportive. I absolutely love living here. This gives my family and I a peace of mind by living here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.

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My dad was a resident at Mayfair House Senior Living and everything was great for him here. They were very friendly. Overall, I think that this is a great facility. They gave my dad excellent care while he was here. I would highly recommend this facility to others.

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Everyone from the person that does the yard to the managers are jsut so nice and helpful. I like it here very much, it's really nice to tell you the truth, I feel like I live in a hotel because you don't see any trays in the hall. The people are nice, I like the activiites, we have a calendar of all...

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The Villages of Rosemont went above and beyond with helping our mother when she was a resident here. The staff was very friendly: from housekeeping, food service and nursing. The move in process was very...
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Acquired by Saber in 2020, The Villages of Rosemont offers personalized assisted living services for seniors who need extra support with daily tasks. Our community is located in a quiet neighborhood in Virginia Beach that’s perfect for residents to explore. With a nearby boardwalk, local shopping...
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Staff was really friendly and helpful. It's a great place to live. Home environment based, safe and secure establishment. We are happy with the choice we made.
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Jamestown Commons is a senior housing community in the ocean-side city of Virginia Beach, VA. Our welcoming 55+ community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near the College Park Square Shopping Center and U.S. Highway 13, providing easy access to services, shopping and the nearby...
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I love living here and with the comment below , if you don't like then leave. No one is holding here. We are grateful for everything The Russell House does for us. The staff here are grate. They do anything...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Costs of senior apartments in the Virginia Beach area

The average cost for a senior apartment in Virginia Beach is around $1,775.[01] The cost depends on the size of the apartment (how many bedrooms), the location, and the amenities. Virginia Beach has budget options that start at $767 a month to luxury 3-bedroom apartments that cost as much as $3,245 a month.

The following costs represent average baseline area costs, not including any additional fees.

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Virginia Beach, VA

$1,433

How people pay for senior apartments in Virginia Beach

Senior apartments in Virginia Beach can be paid for through various methods, including private funds, public funds, and veterans benefits, but Medicaid, Medicare, or long-term care insurance do not cover senior apartment rent. However, these programs may help pay for in-home health care services. The following section offers insights into private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits for senior apartments.

You can find all private pay, housing assistance, VA benefits, and Medicare/Medicaid resources for seniors here.

Private pay methods in Virginia Beach

Private pay methods for senior apartments in Virginia Beach can include income sources like savings, Social Security benefits, pensions, and investment returns, as well as the following:

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VA benefits in Virginia Beach

In Virginia Beach, several programs and resources are available to assist senior veterans with housing support. Here are some of the programs residents can check their eligibility for:

The VA Supportive Housing (VASH) program provides eligible veterans with rental assistance vouchers that can be used to pay for a portion of their rent and utilities in privately owned apartments. Seniors with a low income may be eligible for this program.

The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is available to eligible veterans and spouses who served during a specified period and need assistance with daily living activities, including those residing in assisted living facilities.

Virginia Beach seniors can tap into local non-profit and Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) for additional support. These organizations offer various services, including financial assistance, counseling, and other services to help seniors pay for housing and care.

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Number of veterans who live in Virginia Beach

Approximate percentage of Virginia Beach veterans that are 65+

Resources for Virginia Beach veterans

Benefits offices

Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Virginia Beach – Oceana Benefits Office
1232 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 202
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: 757-689-3729
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Veterans will be seen 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Walk-in hours: Monday through, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Appointments: Monday through, Friday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Virginia Department of Veterans Services (Regional Office)
James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th St., 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-786-0286

Veterans Service Organizations

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
4896 Kempsville Greens Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-519-9931
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

American Legion, Princess Anne Post 113
Phone: 757-635-1552

Non-profit organization

Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation 2400 Potters Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: 757-463-9516
Fax: 757-463-1382
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Virginia Beach Medicaid coverage for senior care services

Medicaid in Virginia accepts applications for health insurance all year. The local Medicaid program for Virginia is known as Cardinal Care. There are three options for submitting your application:

  • Online applications are available at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov.
  • Call the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-833-5CALLVA (TDD: 1-888-221-1590) to apply over the phone, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Send a paper application to your local Department of Social Services (mailing may take longer than other application methods).

It’s important to note that Medicaid only covers medically necessary in-home health care services, not senior apartment rent. However, seniors may qualify for Medicaid waivers to help cover medically necessary costs. Their waivers help cover costs for services like consumer-directed care services (CD) and agency-directed (AD) care. CD service is a type of care where an attendant is hired to help assist an elderly patient in personal care, respite services, and/or companion services. AD service is care that is provided through an agency. The costs of CD and AD services can be covered through Medicaid waivers.

If you have questions about long-term care, reach out to the Local Area Agency on Aging, known as the Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia for the area. They offer resources for meals, transit, wellness classes, and more. They also have an ombudsman on staff that can help counsel you through Medicaid questions.

Virginia Beach resident Medicaid resources

Apply for Medicaid

Cardinal Care
600 East Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 833-522-5582
TDD: 888-221-1590
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (Local Area Agency on Aging)
2551 Eltham Ave., Suite Q
Norfolk, VA 23513
Phone: 757-461-9481
Fax: 757-461-1068
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Senior Advocate Ombudsman
Willie Alston
Phone: 800-766-8059

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Medicare coverage for senior care in Virginia Beach

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and certain disabled people under 65. It covers medical expenses like hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy, and equipment but does not cover rent for senior apartments.

To verify what Medicare covers under Part A and Part B, read more from the official Medicare website here. You can also reach out to Medicare by phone at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or visit a nearby Social Security Administration office to confirm your coverage or apply for Medicare.

To get assistance paying for Medicare premiums and other medical costs, you can also apply for Medicare Savings Programs and contact the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. For assistance with medications (including provision of medication and co-payments), Virginia Beach residents also have access to the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (MAP). The MAP program ensures life-saving medications, such as HIV and medication for related illnesses, is available to low-income persons.

In Virginia Beach, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) provides Medicare beneficiaries with free, unbiased, and confidential counseling and assistance. Contact a VICAP counselor in your area or your local Area Agency on Aging to speak to a local ombudsman. Ombudsman are trained to answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) assists the elderly with comprehensive medical care, rehabilitation services, and in-home services for seniors that are eligible for a skilled nursing facility but wish to remain in their own home, like a senior apartment. PACE provides seniors more independence through continued comprehensive care in the spaces seniors are most comfortable. You can apply for PACE care through this application link.

Virginia Beach resident Medicare resources

Apply for Medicare

Social Security Administration
2875 Sabre St., Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Medicare application assistance

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Ombudsman: Willie Alston
2551 Eltham Ave., Suite Q
Norfolk, Virginia 23513
Phone: 757-222-4542
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Email: walston@ssseva.org

Offices for Aging Services (VICAP)
1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Henrico, VA 23229
Phone: 804-662-9333

Medicare programs

Sentara Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 260
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-252-7800
Fax: 757-390-4375

Virginia Medication Assistance Program
Virginia Department of Public Health
4452 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-518-2700

Public assistance

Some senior apartments in Virginia Beach accept Housing Choice Vouchers from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Check with the individual apartment community vouchers are accepted, and contact your local HUD office to sign up for the program. There is generally a waiting list.

Social Security benefits can also be used to help offset living expenses, but the type of benefit required depends on the resident’s eligibility.

Any additional information about eligibility and benefits can be obtained from the Virginia Beach Social Security Administration office.

For additional community resources, the Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia provides accessible events and programs for seniors such as transit, wellness classes, and meals.

Additional public assistance resources

Virginia Beach resident public assistance resources

Social Security Administration
2875 Sabre St., #100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. –  4 p.m.

Closest HUD Field Office
600 East Broad St., 3rd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 800-842-2610
Fax: 804-822-4984
TTY: 800-877-8339
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
2551 Eltham Ave., Suite Q
Norfolk, VA 23513
Phone: 757-461-9481
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Understand Virginia laws and regulations for senior apartments communities

Virginia Beach has a local ordinance requiring rental properties to pass inspections to prove they are providing safe and sanitary living conditions. Once passed, the property is given a Certificate of Compliance, which then exempts the property from inspections for the next four years. This Virginia Beach Code Enforcement Inspection Manual outlines all the areas that must pass inspection. You cannot find a list of violations for a specific address online. You have to contact the Housing and Neighborhood Preserviation’s Code Enforcement Division at 757-385-4421.

Senior apartments must adhere to The Fair Housing Act. Under the Housing for Older Persons Act, certain types of senior housing are exempt from discrimination claims based on familial status. Communities that meet the exemption criteria may refuse to sell or rent dwellings to families with minor children. Exemptions apply to the following types of housing:

  • Any state or federal program determined by the Secretary of HUD to be specifically designed and operated to assist older adults (as defined in the state or federal program)
  • Intended for and occupied solely by people aged 62 and up
  • Intended and operated for occupancy by people aged 55 and up

Residents in Virginia can even go through their VA Tenant and Renter Resources guide. This includes tenant resources for Virginians, statements of tenants’ rights and responsibilities, a landlord tenant handbook, and more.

COVID-19 regulations for Virginia Beach senior apartments communities

Senior apartments are not beholden to any current rules for COVID-19, and any prevention methods will vary from facility to facility. Read here for current COVID-19 CDC recommendations.

Eligible Virginians can schedule a free Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot at the Norfolk site if they received their second dose 6+ months ago, are 65 or older, have underlying medical conditions, or work in a high-risk setting. The site also offers free first and second doses of any vaccine and third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for immunocompromised individuals.[02]

What to expect from senior apartments in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach attracts seniors for many reasons. Whether they’re looking to move closer to their children and families or want to retire in a beautiful, coastal city, Virginia Beach can feel like a vacation all the time. With three miles of boardwalk along where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, there are many family-friendly and accessible attractions and dining locations to choose from.

The right size

There are options for everyone no matter if you are budget-conscious or looking for something more luxurious. At some of the more budget-friendly options in Virginia beach, senior apartments may be smaller offering between 550 and 1,000 square feet depending on bedroom options. Some more expensive options could get you up to 1,500 square feet and include more than one bathroom.

Various amenities and features

Affordable senior apartments in Virginia Beach offer planned social activities and fitness centers, as well as access to laundry facilities. Luxury apartments may come with a higher price tag, but will also have more features and amenities. Some such communities include an on-site movie theater and salon, as well as a swimming pool and pickleball and bocce ball courts. Other amenities include roof-top decks, fire pits, pet-washing stations, and concierge services. These apartments will also have higher-end interiors like granite countertops and walk-in closets. Covered and even garage parking are also offered for an additional fee.

Safety and security

Senior apartments in Virginia Beach provide their residents a layer of safety, independence, and convenience. Depending on the facility, senior apartments offer gated access, intrusion alarm systems, and/or emergency call systems. They also provide accessible entrances to the facility and to the apartments themselves. Locations for senior apartments may also be close to convenient areas for entertainment or daily activities, such as shops, pharmacies, parks, the boardwalk, or other attractions.

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Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Virginia Beach

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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Virginia Beach population

Median annual income for Virginia Beach seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is a coastal city with beaches and access to high-quality health care. From specialty hospitals and clinics to home health care options, you’ll find the care you require to stay healthy and vibrant.

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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital provides general medical and surgical care. It also has a high-performance rating for eight adult procedures and conditions.

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Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is a general medical and surgical facility in Chesapeake, VA. It is rated high performing in seven adult procedures and conditions.

Transportation for seniors in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach primarily relies on personal vehicles for transportation, with 80% of households owning a car, but the city also offers public transportation via Hampton Roads Transit, including buses and light rail service that connects Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Seniors, aged 60 and above and disabled residents, in Virginia Beach can utilize HRT’s Paratransit services for door-to-door transportation and take advantage of the city’s low-cost shuttle services through the Senior Services Transportation Program. The shuttle service requires advance registration and operates daily but with a first come, first serve service.

Virginia Beach has a population of 437,994 residents and ranks 45th among the most walkable large cities in the US.[01] Although the city is not known for its overall walkability, some areas like the resort area and older neighborhoods such as Point O’Woods, Green Run, and Lake Smith Terrace, offer more pedestrian-friendly options.

The Walk Score results for Virginia beach are based on public density, walking routes, public transportation options, biking trails, and other factors in the city. The scores are out of 100 and can assist you in locating a walkable or bikeable neighborhood.

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Senior activities in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is a coastal city in Virginia’s southeastern region. Despite being very suburban, it’s the most populous city in Virginia.

Virginia Beach has numerous places to visit, including free activities such as parks and beaches. The First Landing State Park and the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offer nature trails and wheelchair-accessible scenic overlooks. Even the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is fully accessible and offers ocean views. You can watch people walk by while sampling local food and drinks.

Interested in science and nature? The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center features exhibits of marine animals, touch tanks, and educational programs. It is completely accessible with ramps, elevators, and handicapped restrooms.

Museums like the Military Aviation Museum are great choices for seniors who want to learn about aviation history.

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is ideal for active seniors with accessible walking paths, flower displays, and special events. The sights and smells of the garden can be therapeutic and calming.

The Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department provides seniors with various cultural activities such as concerts, theater performances, and art exhibits. Many of these events are free or inexpensive at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts or the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art.

Seniors can partake in other creative endeavors such as taking a cooking class, attending outdoor music concerts and festivals such as the Neptune Festival and the American Music Festival, or enjoying a day out on a fishing trip.

Apart from Virginia’s wine country, wineries in Virginia Beach have many accessible seating areas for visitors looking to taste wine or partake in tours.

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Sunstone Apartments, Mayfair House Senior Living and The Commons at Chesapeake are the top-rated Senior Apartments facilities near Virginia Beach, VA. These Senior Apartments facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Senior Apartments in Virginia Beach is 1432.5 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

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  2. Virginia Department of Health Opens Community Vaccination Center for Booster Shots. (n.d.). City of Virginia Beach.

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