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Best Assisted Living in Portsmouth, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Portsmouth, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in VA
Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
Dec 2025
We analyzed These are the facilities in Portsmouth, VA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Portsmouth, VA.
4 homes
Other senior care options in Portsmouth:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Portsmouth, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 62The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Portsmouth, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
AL
MC
RC
Portsmouth
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
Yes
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 45
Rank #386 / 435
Private Rooms / Companion SuitesMr. Luke Peterson 87.5% 14
93%
Facility 93%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #302 / 330
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 7
Rank #227 / 330
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 32
Rank #195 / 271
2.7
Facility 2.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #191 / 271
Mayfair House Senior Living
AL
Portsmouth (Park View)
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 96
Rank #293 / 365
No
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 45
Rank #35 / 435
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsTina Botdorf 47.3% 12
92%
Facility 92%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #298 / 330
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 7
Rank #181 / 330
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 32
Rank #220 / 271
4.3
Facility 4.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #238 / 271
Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth
AL
MC
Portsmouth
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 96
Rank #228 / 365
Yes
69
Facility 69
VA AVG 45
Rank #72 / 435
Suite / 1 BedRachel Ford 56.0% 24
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #262 / 330
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 7
Rank #278 / 330
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 32
Rank #256 / 271
4.2
Facility 4.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #237 / 271
Emily Green Shores Assisted
AL
Portsmouth (Midtown)
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 96
Rank #323 / 365
No
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 45
Rank #393 / 435
-Ms. Veronica Drewery 53.8% 14
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #262 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 7
Rank #250 / 330
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #151 / 271
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #130 / 271

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every VA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Portsmouth.

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Entrance view of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
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Community Senior Living at Churchland House is a vibrant community in Portsmouth that provides seniors with a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle, promotes good health and well-being, and offers a sense of safety and belonging. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors, leading to a purposeful life experience during their golden years.

Commonwealth Senior Living prides itself on its signature programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. These programs include Sweet Memories for residents with memory impairment, Farm to Table for locally sourced and healthy meals, Brain Health University for cognitive stimulation, Live Well for physical and emotional wellness, Artisans in Residence for local artist engagement, and Legacy Stories for preserving life stories. These programs showcase Commonwealth Senior Living’s dedication to providing enjoyable and valuable experiences for residents.

Phone: (757) 351-4904

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Front entrance of Mayfair House Senior Living.
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Boasting a home-like ambiance creates a beautiful experience for residents to feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on their terms. The home specializes in ambulatory, non-ambulatory care, and hospice services delivered with the assurance seniors maintain comfort and flexibility. Mayfair House is committed to creating a wonderful home for seniors to embrace a new life chapter.

Community accommodations include round-the-clock care, housekeeping, transportation, home-cooked meals, medication management, and ADLs. A team of professionals available consists of a dietician, a nursing staff, and medication aides.

Phone: (757) 397-3411

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Overview of Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth
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Ensuring comfort and worry-free living, Karolwood Gardens in Portsmouth ensures a fun-filled and nurturing lifestyle. The elegant home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and expand their vibrant social life. Karolwood Gardens allows its residents cultivate a habit where daily living is done with purpose, vitality, and connection.

Residents immerse in active senior engagement found in enriching activities, healthy and nutritious dining, social gatherings at spacious common areas, quiet time in lounge areas, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness classes, and cozying up with a good book in the library. Surely, resident will discover endless opportunities to build a comfortable lifestyle that suit your interests.

Phone: (757) 686-9100

Contact Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth

Christmas decorated entrance of Emily Green Shores Assisted
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Emily Green Shores Assisted Living Facility offers cozy, home-like residential living. Tranquility surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the nurturing home. Emily Green boasts a home with delightful hospitality that encourages residents to live on their terms while receiving quality service from the dedicated care staff.

The assisted living home offers seniors a simple lifestyle, encouraging independence and individuality. Accommodations include daily home-cooked meals, recreational activities, medication management, ADLs, housekeeping, and transportation services.

Phone: (757) 399-3442

Contact Emily Green Shores Assisted

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Portsmouth, VA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Portsmouth, VA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Portsmouth, VA is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Portsmouth, VA?

Assisted living in Portsmouth, VA typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Portsmouth, VA?

Assisted living facilities in Portsmouth, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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