In-Home Dementia Care in Virginia Beach, VA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Virginia Beach, VA: the local picture

7,392

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

72,515

residents 65 or older (16% of Virginia Beach)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Virginia Beach has about 7,392 residents aged 85 or older among 72,515 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.

29% 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.

25% of older Virginia Beach 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.

Virginia Beach compared with Virginia

Census figure	Virginia Beach	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,184	—

Older residents in towns around Virginia Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Norfolk, VA	15 mi	30,440	2,704
Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	36,797	3,615
Portsmouth, VA	19 mi	15,037	1,540
Moyock, NC	21 mi	717	37
Hampton, VA	24 mi	22,962	2,048
Poquoson, VA	28 mi	2,474	337

Nursing homes near Virginia Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seaside Hhc @ Atlantic Shore	Virginia Beach, VA	2.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(757) 716-2060
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center	Virginia Beach, VA	2.7 mi	not rated	128	(757) 263-3077
Rosemont Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Virginia Beach, VA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	116	(757) 306-2700
Bay Pointe Rehabilitation And Nursing	Virginia Beach, VA	6.0 mi	2 of 5	112	(757) 481-3321
Colonial Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Virginia Beach, VA	6.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(757) 496-3939
Birchwood Park Rehabilitation	Virginia Beach, VA	6.1 mi	1 of 5	150	(757) 340-6611

Hospices serving Virginia Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice	Virginia Beach, VA	5.3 mi	(757) 832-7001
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Virginia Beach, VA	5.3 mi	(757) 466-1401
@Heart Hospice	Virginia Beach, VA	5.3 mi	(757) 961-4077
Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach LLC	Virginia Beach, VA	5.3 mi	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Virginia Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seaside Hhc @ Atlantic Shore in Virginia Beach (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach (2.7 mi, not rated overall); Rosemont Health & Rehab Center, LLC in Virginia Beach (5.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Virginia Beach?

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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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.

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