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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 33 families in Virginia Beach access the VA benefits they've earned.
Assisted Living in Virginia Beach by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Virginia Beach
Each of these Virginia Beach communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Virginia Beach Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Virginia Beach figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Virginia median of $6,945 a month (CareScout 2025), $745 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Before applying, review VA’s income and asset rules so the assisted living bill is counted the right way. Rates at each Virginia Beach community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia assisted living median | $6,945 | $3,100 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Virginia in-home care | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Virginia Beach?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Virginia Beach veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
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Veterans in Virginia Beach
About 52,520 veterans live in Virginia Beach, and 17,855 of them are 65 or older. Across Virginia Beach city, there are 52,520 veterans, 17,855 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Virginia Beach
Dementia down the road
4 of the 4 Virginia Beach partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
1 Virginia Beach partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Virginia Beach community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Virginia Beach and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Virginia Beach
Widen the search beyond Virginia Beach with these nearby Virginia cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Virginia Beach Assisted Living Questions
Can a Virginia Beach veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Virginia Beach who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Virginia Beach?
No Virginia Beach-only figure is published. The Virginia median is $6,945 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Virginia Beach?
4 in Virginia Beach, plus 52 across Virginia.
Which Virginia Beach communities also offer memory care?
4 of our 4 Virginia Beach partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Virginia Beach community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Virginia Beach community.
More Care Options in Virginia Beach
Independent living in Virginia Beach
Active retirement in Virginia Beach, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Virginia Beach
Secure dementia care in Virginia Beach, offered by 4 of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Virginia Beach? See Assisted Living in Virginia or the national guide.
