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Photo of Concordia Assisted Living - Nansemond Commons
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This was my first visit to Nansemond Commons. I was Surprised the facility smelled pleasant! Helpful and friendly maintenence, nursing and other support staff. The rooms are clean and spacious with ample...
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.
At Concordia Assisted Living Residences, our care commitment is demonstrated on a daily basis by our staff. They take a focused, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of our residents and they support and educate the family members and loved ones of the residents we serve.
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2727 Floor plans available
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1- Staff is friendly, kind, very compassionate and welcoming. 2- The entire surroundings inside and outside is inviting and beautiful to anyone visiting. Landscaping is very nice. 3- Residents are friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Harbour ViewIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Suffolk, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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I would tell them that it is a good community to go to. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The room is a good size and we had to provide the furniture for my loved one. The selection of the food is...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Suffolk City County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Suffolk City County is $5,329 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Suffolk, VA with an average of $5,834 per month.

Assisted living costs in Suffolk City County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Suffolk City County, VA
$5,329/mo
$5,834/mo
$5,834/mo

Assisted living costs in Suffolk City County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Suffolk City County, VA
$5,329/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Suffolk City County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,329/mo
$7,169/mo

Assisted living costs in Suffolk City County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,915/mo
Studio
$4,826/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,146/mo

Senior living costs in Suffolk City County 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: Suffolk City County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSuffolk City County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,329/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,169/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,814/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Suffolk City County, VA:$5,329/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Suffolk City County, VA:$7,169/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Suffolk City County, VA:$3,814/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Suffolk City County, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Suffolk City County 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Suffolk City County, VA$5,639/mo$5,240/mo+7.6%
Virginia$5,621/mo$5,286/mo+6.3%
National$5,285/mo$4,942/mo+6.9%
Suffolk City County, VA
2024 average cost:$5,639/mo
2023 average cost:$5,240/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,621/mo
2023 average cost:$5,286/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,285/mo
2023 average cost:$4,942/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Suffolk City County, 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 Suffolk City County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Suffolk City County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Suffolk City County

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA

5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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Gates House in Gatesville, NC

4.5
This is perfect for my dad we like the size of it. I like that the care I've seen him get is good. It is very clean in here. The staff is very personable and well organized. When I call ahead of coming I'll ask if he needs anything and they will know right away if he does so they know what his ...
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Suffolk City County review score based on 69 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 1 Suffolk City County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Suffolk City County 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

Suffolk City County review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Suffolk City County, VA1 facilities
8.5
Suffolk, VA80 facilities
8.5
Windsor, VA80 facilities

Suffolk City County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suffolk City County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suffolk City County, 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 Suffolk City County 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 Suffolk City County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Suffolk City County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.7%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.7%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.8%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Suffolk City County 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 Suffolk City County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Suffolk City County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.9%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.3%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Suffolk City County 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 Suffolk City County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Suffolk City County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.9%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Suffolk City County 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 Suffolk City County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Suffolk City County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.1%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suffolk City County 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 Suffolk City County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Suffolk City County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.4%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
41%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Suffolk City County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Concordia Assisted Living - Nansemond Commons, Harmony at Harbour View and Bickford of Suffolk are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Suffolk City County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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