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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Bickford of Suffolk is administered by Susan Vittori.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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• 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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 73 | 32 | This facility has 128% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (73 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 128% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.3 | 2.7 | 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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 17 | 14 | 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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Bickford of Suffolk
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Bed | Ms. Lynn Irvine |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
VA AVG
71%
Rank
#146 / 293 | 27 | 85%
Facility
85%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#270 / 330 | 24
Facility
24
VA AVG
7
Rank
#322 / 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 Rooms | Susan Vittori |
83.8%
Facility
83.8%
VA AVG
71%
Rank
#79 / 293 | 17 | 76%
Facility
76%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#240 / 330 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#250 / 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 Rooms | Susan Vittori | - | 19 | 79%
Facility
79%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#247 / 330 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#250 / 330 | - | - |
| 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 Bed | Ms. Felita Creekmore |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
VA AVG
71%
Rank
#73 / 293 | 8 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#307 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 Rooms | Brian Stevenson |
47.1%
Facility
47.1%
VA AVG
71%
Rank
#261 / 293 | 10 | 90%
Facility
90%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#292 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#78 / 330 | 66
Facility
66
VA AVG
32
Rank
#239 / 271 | 6.6
Facility
6.6
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#253 / 271 |
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Assisted Living in Virginia
Bickford of Suffolk is located in Suffolk, Virginia.
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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?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Bickford of Suffolk in the photo gallery on this page.
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