Bickford of Virginia Beach
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Virginia Beach, VA

Bickford of Virginia Beach

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Virginia Beach, VA

Overview of Bickford of Virginia Beach

Since 1992, Bickford Senior Living in Virginia Beach has grown to include 65 branches, its roots grounded in the legacy of Mary Bickford’s ever-growing family tree, which has inspired the staff to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for seniors of all abilities.

Accessibility is a priority in this home, with handicap-accessible facilities and ample resident parking available. The cozy café is perfect for gathering and socializing, and the day trips and outings offer endless opportunities for exploration and fun. The staff also provides thoughtful services such as housekeeping, chaplain services, and medication management. Furthermore, Bickford Senior Living understands the importance of pets in the residents’ lives, which is why the community is proud to be pet-friendly. 

Bed community size
74-bed community Rank #233 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 371 homes in Virginia. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #208 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #131 / 314Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 314 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 314. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
58 / 74
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 11, 2025 Expired
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Virginia Beach is administered by Ms. Loryn Duncan-Marcil.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon Services
Activity Room
Dining Room
Courtyard
Specific ProgramsMontessori 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 167 deficiencies 12 complaints 24 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 8 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (422% above)
• Deficiencies per year (422% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (204% above)
• Total inspections (71% above)
• Inspections with violations (156% above)
• Inspection violation rate (50% above)
• Total complaints (71% above)
• Complaints per year (71% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 13, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 16732 This facility has 422% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (167 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 422% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 33.46.4 This facility has 422% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (33.4 vs. VA avg 6.4).↑ 422% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 72.3 This facility has 204% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 204% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2414 This facility has 71% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (24 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 71% worse
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 239 This facility has 156% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (23 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 156% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 96%64% This facility has 32 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (96% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 32% worse

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. 127 This facility has 71% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.41.4 This facility has 71% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 71% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The August 12-13, 2025 renewal inspection found 11 deficiencies including improper blood glucose monitoring, incomplete individualized service plans, medication management issues, and expired emergency supplies.
  • The August 13 and 22, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated violations for incomplete individualized service plans, unsecured cleaning supplies, and foul odors in a resident’s room.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from 2022 through 2025 repeatedly substantiated failures in individualized service plans, medication administration, incident reporting, and resident care, showing a consistent pattern of non-compliance.

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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Exercise Programs

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Recreational Activities

Managed by Loryn Duncan-Marcil

Executive Director

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Address 2629 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 — 2.31 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Princess Anne Hospital)

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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Bickford of Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach

What neighborhood is Bickford of Virginia Beach in?

Bickford of Virginia Beach is in the Princess Anne neighborhood of Virginia Beach.

Is Bickford of Virginia Beach in a walkable area?

Bickford of Virginia Beach has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Bickford of Virginia Beach's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Bickford of Virginia Beach's license expires on November 11, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Virginia Beach?

Bickford of Virginia Beach's occupancy is 78%.

Who is the administrator of Bickford of Virginia Beach?

Ms. Loryn Duncan-Marcil is the administrator of Bickford of Virginia Beach.

How many beds does Bickford of Virginia Beach have?

Bickford of Virginia Beach has 74 beds.

Has Bickford of Virginia Beach had any recent deficiencies?

Bickford of Virginia Beach has had 24 recently reported deficiencies.

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