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Photo of Bay Lake Community
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.8
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93 reviews
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Bay Lake is a very nice assisted living. The staff are like family to us. I feel safe and well cared for. I'm proud to call Bay Lake my home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bay Lake Community, located in Virginia Beach, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing exceptional...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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53 reviews
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53 reviews
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It's a clean, highly refined facility. The staff are excellent in their work and they are very friendly. I've not seen anything bad here.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House is an assisted living community located in gorgeous Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our community is surrounded by tall trees and flowers along the streets. We are in a residential area and are proud to be a part of our cozy neighborhood. Virginia Beach...
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Photo of Harmony at Independence
99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.1
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65 reviews
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65 reviews
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Harmony at Independence has been a godsend for my family. My Dad is very happy as a resident. Harmony keeps me informed, the facility is well maintained. All of the staff have been on point and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harmony at IndependenceIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Virginia Beach, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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Photo of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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87 reviews
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So far it's been good, there are always a few learning issues with staff and the residents but for the most part they have been very helpful and supportive to my Mom and I. My only other comment would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located in the heart of Virginia Beach—one of America's premier resort towns—Atria Virginia Beach is a welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Stay active through a diverse social calendar that includes exercise classes, book discussions and educational seminars. Atria Virginia Beach...
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55 Photos available
8.2
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7 reviews
8.2
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7 reviews
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I had a pretty great experience moving my elderly friend here from his apartment for safety reasons. The administration was helpful with a smooth transition. He has made friends and likes the nursing staff....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Acquired by Saber in 2020, The Villages of Rosemont offers personalized assisted living services for seniors who need extra support with daily tasks. Our community is located in a quiet neighborhood in Virginia Beach that’s perfect for residents to explore. With a nearby boardwalk, local shopping...
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14 reviews
6.5
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All 5s. My mom has a wheat allergy and they have accommodated that well. She also takes a number of supplements prescribed by a doctor, but not prescriptions. They worked with us to manage that as well....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
6.0
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47 reviews
6.0
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We moved Mom out about a year ago. I'm not in the loop any longer. We were in the independent side so I would say the Activities team was great. Apartments were a nice size. We had a studio but it was...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
As a resident of First Colonial Inn, you can take advantage of the refreshing outdoor campus by joining the gardening club, bird watching, or perfecting your putting on the private green. Take an afternoon stroll or just relax with a good friend on the terrace. Indoors the energy is contagious,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Holland House Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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I love living here and with the comment below , if you don't like then leave. No one is holding here. We are grateful for everything The Russell House does for us. The staff here are grate. They do anything...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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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
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Nimmo, VA

The average cost of senior living in Nimmo is $3,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $2,999 per month.

Independent living costs in Nimmo, VA, vs. nearby cities

Nimmo, VA
$3,814/mo
$3,856/mo

Independent living costs in Nimmo, VA, vs. state and national averages

Nimmo, VA
$3,814/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Nimmo, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,515/mo
Independent Living
$3,814/mo

Independent living costs in Nimmo, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Studio
$5,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,632/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,998/mo

Senior living costs in Nimmo 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: Nimmo, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNimmo, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,814/mo$4,346/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,471/mo$5,204/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,515/mo$5,207/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Nimmo, VA:$3,814/mo
Virginia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Nimmo, VA:$4,471/mo
Virginia:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Nimmo, VA:$4,515/mo
Virginia:$5,207/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Nimmo

Recent reviews for independent living in Nimmo

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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Harmony at Oakbrooke in Chesapeake, VA

3.9
It's taken some time so the facility to staff; however, they are doing a good job. Current staff is very friendly. Seems that the relatively new Director is getting improvements implemented.

Overture Virginia Beach 62+ Apartment Homes

4.5
This is a beautiful community and well maintained. The staff seem to be very responsive. There are a lot activities available on site and they have gone virtual via Zoom due to the pandemic. This is a place I enjoy living.

Nimmo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nimmo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nimmo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nimmo independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nimmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nimmo, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nimmo independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nimmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nimmo, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nimmo independent 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 independent living communities in Nimmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nimmo, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nimmo, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Nimmo, Virginia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Nimmo, Virginia are Bay Lake Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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