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

Bickford of Suffolk

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Suffolk, VA

Overview of Bickford of Suffolk

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 74 Rank #231 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st out of 365 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #337 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th out of 434 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #79 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
84% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
62 / 74

About this community

License Details

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

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Suffolk is administered by Susan Vittori.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Montessori Memory Care

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 73 deficiencies 8 complaints 17 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (128% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7332 This facility has 128% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (73 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 128% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.32.7 This facility has 59% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.3 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 59% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1714 This facility has had 21% more total inspections than the Virginia average (17 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 21% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 87 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.61.4 This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Recreational Activities

Managed by Susan Vittori

Executive Director

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Address 6860 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Harmony at Harbour View
AL
IL
MC
Suffolk
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 96
Rank #109 / 365
Yes
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 45
Rank #184 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Lynn Irvine
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #146 / 293
27
85%
Facility 85%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #270 / 330
139
Facility 139
VA AVG 32
Rank #265 / 271
5.1
Facility 5.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #241 / 271
Bickford of Suffolk
AL
MC
Suffolk
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 96
Rank #231 / 365
Yes
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 45
Rank #337 / 434
Private RoomsSusan Vittori
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #79 / 293
17
76%
Facility 76%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #240 / 330
73
Facility 73
VA AVG 32
Rank #246 / 271
4.3
Facility 4.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #228 / 271
Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Suffolk
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 96
Rank #231 / 365
Yes
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 45
Rank #337 / 434
Private RoomsSusan Vittori-19
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #247 / 330
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Lake Prince Woods
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Suffolk
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 96
Rank #294 / 365
No
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 45
Rank #424 / 434
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Felita Creekmore
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #73 / 293
8
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #307 / 330
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 32
Rank #190 / 271
4.6
Facility 4.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #233 / 271
Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Suffolk
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 96
Rank #330 / 365
No
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 45
Rank #353 / 434
Private / Semi-Private RoomsBrian Stevenson
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #261 / 293
10
90%
Facility 90%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #292 / 330
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 32
Rank #239 / 271
6.6
Facility 6.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #253 / 271

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Bickford of Suffolk is located in Suffolk, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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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).
VA

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
VA

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.
VA

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
VA

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).
VA

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.
VA

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
VA

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
VA

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.
VA

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Suffolk

Is Bickford of Suffolk in a walkable area?

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

What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Suffolk?

Bickford of Suffolk's occupancy is 84%.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Suffolk?

Yes, Bickford of Suffolk allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Bickford of Suffolk?

Susan Vittori is the administrator of Bickford of Suffolk.

How many beds does Bickford of Suffolk have?

Bickford of Suffolk has 74 beds.

Has Bickford of Suffolk had any deficiencies?

Bickford of Suffolk has had 73 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

Are there photos of Bickford of Suffolk?

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