Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in Suffolk, VA

Q: What neighborhood is Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the Harbour View neighborhood of Suffolk.

Q: Is Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: When does Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on August 8, 2025.

Q: Who is the administrator of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Susan Vittori is the administrator of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care.

Q: How many beds does Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care have?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care has 74 beds.

Q: Has Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care has had 19 recently reported deficiencies.

Q: Are there photos of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

Overview of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care is a picturesque community known for its charming atmosphere and vibrant culture. This close-knit community places a strong emphasis on memory care qualifications, maintaining the facility’s beauty, and having a highly qualified staff who understand the challenges of aging and are dedicated to providing assistance.
Within this warm and home-like environment, residents benefit from services such as medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence care, all in a handicap-accessible facility.

Bickford of Suffolk also offers respite stays and is a pet-friendly community. Its features include unique amenities like raised garden beds and an arts and crafts center, thoughtfully designed to cater to those with memory loss. Families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones have memory care options available in this engaging and accommodating community.

74-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 25 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationAugust 8, 2025

QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care is administrated by Susan Vittori.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMs. Jenny Do, Director of Community Relations

24-Hour Staffing

Homestyle Dining

Transportation Services

Spiritual Care

Pet-Friendly Environment

Resident Monitoring System

ActivitiesDaily activities designed to engage residents, including exercise, outings, and themed events.

Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care

Religious ServicesYes

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy healthy, homestyle food at every meal, made from scratch with high-quality ingredients.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 8 complaints 19 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average

Overall vs. VA average

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	19	14	This facility has 36% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (19 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 36% worse
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	15	9	This facility has 67% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 67% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	79%	64%	This facility has 15 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (79% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 15% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	8	7	This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.6	1.4	This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Susan Vittori

Executive Director

12.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Suffolk's city center to Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (Chesapeake Regional Neurosciences-Neurology)

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled

General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Virginia resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)

General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL

Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)

General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits

Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized

General VA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled

General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.

Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000

Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits

Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+

General VA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.


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What neighborhood is Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the Harbour View neighborhood of Suffolk.

Is Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on August 8, 2025.

Who is the administrator of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Susan Vittori is the administrator of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care.

How many beds does Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care have?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care has 74 beds.

Has Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care has had 19 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

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