Bickford of Virginia Beach is an assisted living and memory care community located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The facility provides personalized care plans to support older adults needing help with daily living, including individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Bickford of Virginia Beach offers both assisted living and memory care services in a secure environment, with focused accommodations for memory loss. The design of the community and its interior layout include secured areas and indoor walking paths to help promote safety and mobility for residents living with memory impairment. Trained staff is on-site 24 hours a day to offer support and ensure residents' needs are met.
The facility is equipped to provide a range of medical and personal care services, including assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for residents who require full support. Additional care offerings include memory care specifically tailored for residents with cognitive decline, incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and diabetes management. Bickford of Virginia Beach also provides medication management, supports residents with psychiatric concerns, and accepts those who require secured community accommodations. Onsite amenities are designed for both comfort and engagement, and include a barber/beauty salon, therapy rooms, and access to podiatry services. The environment is structured to promote safety and dignity for memory care residents, with features such as memory-friendly layouts and secure areas.
Complimentary transportation services are available to residents for both medical and non-medical purposes, providing access to physician appointments, therapy sessions, and community events as needed. This service helps residents attend off-site activities and appointments conveniently and safely.
Resident and family feedback generally describes Bickford of Virginia Beach as a welcoming and well-maintained community. Commonly noted positive aspects include a home-like atmosphere, friendly and responsive staff, frequent social and recreational activities, quality food, and thoughtful amenities such as patios and common areas. Staff members are often recognized for building strong relationships with residents, knowing them by name, and fostering a sense of community. However, some reviews raise concerns about levels of staffing—particularly during weekends—delays in reassessments when care needs change, and inconsistent follow-through in the memory care unit. A few families have expressed concerns about responsiveness to specific medical or care issues, hygiene, and engagement in memory care. While the majority recommend the facility, prospective residents and families are advised to discuss individual care expectations and memory care needs during the admissions process to ensure the community is a good fit. No major recent changes have been reported at the facility as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $4,106 and range up to $8,212. The average price in the community is $4,350, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,227. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.