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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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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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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, 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.
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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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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They are great! We are very happy with them. They are clean and friendly. And they do a good job taking care of my loved one. I can breathe easy at night knowing that he is well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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 Birdsnest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Birdsnest is $4,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, VA with an average of $4,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birdsnest, VA vs. nearby cities

Birdsnest, VA
$4,939/mo
$4,970/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birdsnest, VA vs. the state and national average

Birdsnest, VA
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birdsnest vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,939/mo
$4,987/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Birdsnest, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,891/mo
Studio
$5,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,687/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,174/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Birdsnest over time

Birdsnest, VAVA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Birdsnest, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Birdsnest

Recent reviews for assisted living in Birdsnest

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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.

Birdsnest review score based on 341 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 341 reviews of 67 Birdsnest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Birdsnest 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

Birdsnest review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Birdsnest, VA67 facilities
8.2
Nassawadox, VA64 facilities
8.3
Exmore, VA45 facilities

Review subcategories for Birdsnest 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 341 reviews of 67 Birdsnest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Birdsnest 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Birdsnest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birdsnest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birdsnest, 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 Birdsnest 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 Birdsnest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Birdsnest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.7%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.8%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.1%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.2%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
54.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Birdsnest 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 Birdsnest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Birdsnest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.3%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.7%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birdsnest 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 Birdsnest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birdsnest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.7%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
49.3%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Birdsnest 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 Birdsnest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birdsnest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birdsnest 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 Birdsnest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birdsnest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.3%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.7%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
61.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.7%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Birdsnest

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 Birdsnest protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Birdsnest, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 81 assisted living facilities near Birdsnest, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Birdsnest, Virginia are Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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