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Assisted living costs in Sarah average about $4,859 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 105 communities in Sarah. Our detailed directory has 2308 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
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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.
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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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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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.
Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...
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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.
Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake.  We serve a private pay resident in a home environment.  Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
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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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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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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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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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.
Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes 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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....

Cost of assisted living in Sarah, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sarah is $4,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithfield, VA with an average of $4,602 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sarah, VA, vs. nearby cities

Sarah, VA
$4,859/mo
$4,857/mo

Assisted living costs in Sarah, VA, vs. state and national averages

Sarah, VA
$4,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Sarah, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,859/mo
$4,893/mo

Assisted living costs in Sarah, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,418/mo
Studio
$5,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,664/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Sarah 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: Sarah, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSarah, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,859/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,893/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$4,316/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Sarah, VA:$4,859/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Sarah, VA:$4,893/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Sarah, VA:$4,316/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sarah, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sarah 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sarah, VA$4,972/mo$4,515/mo+10.1%
Virginia$5,741/mo$5,236/mo+9.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Sarah, VA
2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,515/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,741/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sarah, 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 Sarah.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sarah

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sarah

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and warmth of the staff at various communities, such as at Spring Arbor of Williamsburg, where they are described as 'great' and 'considerate'. Families also appreciate the friendly interactions with staff, as noted in the review for The Waterford at Virginia ...
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Variety of activities for socialization. Activities are a key feature mentioned in numerous reviews, with families praising the diverse offerings at communities like Harmony at Independence, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, and Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House. These communities provide opportunities for residents t ...
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Consistent communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication is valued in several reviews, with families expressing appreciation for updates and open dialogue with staff. At Harmony on the Peninsula, the current executive director claims to be experienced but has poor responsiveness, while at Edgeworth Park at New Town ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Cleanliness and maintenance are common themes in reviews, with residents and families commenting on the tidiness of living spaces and common areas at communities like Harmony at Oakbrooke, Charter Senior Living of Newport News, and Bay Lake Community.
Highly trained and attentive caregivers. Caregiver competence is a significant concern for many families, with several reviews highlighting the excellent care provided by staff members at facilities such as The Waterford at Virginia Beach, The Gardens of Virginia Beach, and Harmony at Independence.
Access to quality health care services. Healthcare access is an essential consideration for some families, with positive reviews for communities like Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg, Harmony on the Peninsula, and Harmony at Oakbrooke. These communities offer on-site or nearby health care services to ensure residents r ...
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Sarah review score based on 429 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 429 reviews of 96 Sarah assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sarah 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

Sarah review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Sarah, VA96 facilities
7.8
Cape Charles, VA103 facilities
8.0
Poquoson, VA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Sarah 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 429 reviews of 96 Sarah assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sarah 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.
Sarah, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Sarah assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sarah assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sarah, 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 Sarah 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 Sarah that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sarah, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.8%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sarah 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 Sarah Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sarah, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sarah 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 Sarah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sarah, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sarah 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 Sarah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sarah, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sarah 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 Sarah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sarah, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sarah

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

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Bay Lake Community, Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community and Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sarah, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 105 assisted living facilities near Sarah, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Sarah, Virginia is The Waterford at Virginia Beach. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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