Dementia Care in Chesapeake, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chesapeake, VA: the local picture

3,615

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

36,797

residents 65 or older (15% of Chesapeake)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chesapeake has about 3,615 residents aged 85 or older among 36,797 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Chesapeake residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Chesapeake compared with Virginia

Census figure	Chesapeake	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,375	—

Older residents in towns around Chesapeake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Portsmouth, VA	13 mi	15,037	1,540
Moyock, NC	14 mi	717	37
Virginia Beach, VA	17 mi	72,515	7,392
Norfolk, VA	17 mi	30,440	2,704
Suffolk, VA	18 mi	15,100	1,292
Carrollton, VA	22 mi	983	22

Nursing homes near Chesapeake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chesapeake Health And Rehabilitation Center	Chesapeake, VA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(757) 547-9111
Oak Grove Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Chesapeake, VA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(757) 389-7900
Autumn Care Of Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	117	(757) 547-4528
Deep Creek Health & Rehabilitation	Chesapeake, VA	7.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(757) 485-5500
Portside Health & Rehab Center	Portsmouth, VA	9.0 mi	3 of 5	132	(757) 673-5000
Maimonides Health Center Of Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach, VA	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(757) 420-2512

Hospices serving Chesapeake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice LLC	Chesapeake, VA	5.2 mi	(757) 664-9441
Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice	Chesapeake, VA	5.2 mi	(757) 312-6460
Sentara Home Care Services - Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	5.2 mi	(757) 553-3000
Medi Home Health And Hospice - Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	5.2 mi	(757) 420-7192

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesapeake. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Chesapeake

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Chesapeake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Chesapeake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chesapeake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chesapeake Health And Rehabilitation Center in Chesapeake (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oak Grove Health & Rehab Center, LLC in Chesapeake (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Autumn Care Of Chesapeake in Chesapeake (6.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chesapeake?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Chesapeake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Chesapeake, VA