Best Independent Living in Chesapeake, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 independent living communities in Chesapeake, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in VA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Hampton Manor of Chesapeake
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Pleasant Grove West)
102
Facility 102
VA AVG 112
Rank #50 / 116
B-Yes
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 41
Rank #86 / 155
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSteven Wilson
31.4%
Facility 31.4%
VA AVG 70.3%
Rank #82 / 85
A9
56%
Facility 56%
VA AVG 57.1%
Rank #54 / 110
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 37
Rank #59 / 109
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #69 / 109
Harmony at Oakbrooke
IL
AL
MC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 112
Rank #35 / 116
CYes
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 41
Rank #89 / 155
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJennifer Stell
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
VA AVG 70.3%
Rank #56 / 85
-16
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 57.1%
Rank #66 / 110
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 37
Rank #90 / 109
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #81 / 109
Premier Residential and Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
North Chesapeake
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 112
Rank #114 / 116
C+Yes
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 41
Rank #46 / 155
-Georgiana Johnson
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
VA AVG 70.3%
Rank #6 / 85
-17
59%
Facility 59%
VA AVG 57.1%
Rank #61 / 110
41
Facility 41
VA AVG 37
Rank #88 / 109
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #69 / 109
Chesapeake Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chesapeake
153
Facility 153
VA AVG 112
Rank #23 / 116
D-Yes
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 41
Rank #139 / 155
-Ingrid Wilson-Brown
48.4%
Facility 48.4%
VA AVG 70.3%
Rank #76 / 85
-34
94%
Facility 94%
VA AVG 57.1%
Rank #105 / 110
143
Facility 143
VA AVG 37
Rank #105 / 109
4.2
Facility 4.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #105 / 109
Chesapeake Place Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier East)
153
Facility 153
VA AVG 112
Rank #23 / 116
D-Yes
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 41
Rank #31 / 155
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedIngrid Wilson-Brown--34
94%
Facility 94%
VA AVG 57.1%
Rank #105 / 110
143
Facility 143
VA AVG 37
Rank #105 / 109
4.2
Facility 4.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #105 / 109
Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
73
Facility 73
VA AVG 112
Rank #85 / 116
B-No
31
Facility 31
VA AVG 41
Rank #101 / 155
Private / Companion SuiteKenya Bains--32
72%
Facility 72%
VA AVG 57.1%
Rank #85 / 110
59
Facility 59
VA AVG 37
Rank #96 / 109
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #55 / 109
Starling Village
IL
Chesapeake (Indian River)
--Yes
42
Facility 42
VA AVG 41
Rank #74 / 155
1 Bed / 2 Bed--A-----
The Reserve at Greenbrier
IL
Chesapeake (Greenbrier East)
--Yes
36
Facility 36
VA AVG 41
Rank #83 / 155
1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House
IL
Chesapeake (Great Bridge)
--Yes
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 41
Rank #116 / 155
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
--Yes
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 41
Rank #139 / 155
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other VA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Chesapeake. See how we rank facilities

Hampton Manor of Chesapeake

1909 Edinburgh Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Overview of Hampton Manor of Chesapeake

Hampton Manor of Chesapeake offers exceptional senior living in Chesapeake, Virginia, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. Our community is designed to promote independence while offering personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Residents enjoy private, apartment-style suites with modern amenities, including individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers and grab bars, and emergency call response systems. The community features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, comfortable common areas, and a variety of activity rooms to encourage social engagement and relaxation.

Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. We also offer weekly housekeeping, linen services, and suite maintenance to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.

Dining at Hampton Manor of Chesapeake includes three delicious meals daily, with menu choices and snacks available anytime. Residents can also enjoy our on-site hair and nail salon, library, sunroom, and movie theater. Regularly scheduled activities and entertainment provide opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged.

Our community is conveniently located near public transportation and offers ample parking for residents and visitors. We also provide religious services to support the spiritual well-being of our residents.

At Hampton Manor of Chesapeake, we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can thrive. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and support, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.

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Overview of Harmony at Oakbrooke

Harmony at Oakbrooke offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Chesapeake’s Greenbrier West neighborhood. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The 125-bed community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio keeps living space in one private room, while a two-bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together; one-bedroom apartments provide another option. Respite care allows a family caregiver to arrange a short stay while traveling or recovering. Pets are allowed, and Jennifer Stell serves as the administrator.

Residents can choose restaurant-style dining, watch a movie in the theater, or spend time in the bistro, library, and game room. Grounds with walking paths offer an outdoor place to spend time. Physical and occupational therapy are available, and transportation to health appointments lets residents attend those visits without arranging their own ride. Staff are present around the clock.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The range of apartment sizes, respite care, and three care levels may suit a resident who wants options as daily support needs change, as well as a couple considering a shared move.

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Overview of Premier Residential and Assisted Living

Premier Residential and Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chesapeake, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care types does not require leaving the community. The community has 76 beds, and Georgiana Johnson serves as its administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

Transportation to medical appointments is provided, allowing residents to attend those appointments without arranging their own ride. Chef-prepared meals are available, so residents can have meals prepared for them rather than handling all meal preparation themselves. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives limited opportunities to get out independently.

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Overview of Chesapeake Place

Chesapeake Place offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chesapeake, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Chesapeake Place may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since changing care can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 153 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Residents can use the outdoor patios and activities rooms for time outside and on-site activities. Chef-prepared meals are served in the dining room, while salon services allow residents to receive grooming services on site. Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available on site, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Transportation is available, giving residents a way to travel without arranging every ride themselves. Ingrid Wilson-Brown serves as the administrator.

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Chesapeake Place Senior Living

1508 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Overview of Chesapeake Place Senior Living

Chesapeake Place Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chesapeake, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 153 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. Multiple care levels can accommodate changing needs without requiring a move to another community, while a two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together.

In the Greenbrier East neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 58 and is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Residents can use the salon and transportation services, and pets are allowed. Ingrid Wilson-Brown serves as the administrator. Chesapeake Place Senior Living may be a good fit for someone who needs changing levels of support or a short term respite stay.

$3,695/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake

Create meaningful moments at Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake, a distinct community in Chesapeake, VA, specializing in memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care from a compassionate and specially-trained team available around the clock. With purposely built and spacious memory care units, residents can keep their peace of mind.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and living experiences. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced gourmet dining options. Care coordination, medication management, and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Residents make the most of their best years amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $4,080/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Starling Village

1921 Robert Hall Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Overview of Starling Village

Starling Village, in Chesapeake, VA, focuses on independent living within the Indian River neighborhood. The apartments are private, the community’s services are included, but no one comes for daily assistance, making it suitable for a resident who manages their own care.

Every residence has either one or two bedrooms. One gives a single private space, while two create space for partners or a companion.

At 42, the area is car-dependent, with driving needed for most errands. It’s perfectly acceptable to bring pets along.

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Overview of The Reserve at Greenbrier

Meet new friends and pursue your passions at The Reserve at Greenbrier, a welcoming senior living community in Chesapeake, VA, that offers exceptional independent living to active seniors. The community warrants a comfortable and secure residence with their wide range of floor plans, including one and two-bedroom apartments. A dedicated team is available 24 hours to provide residents with various assistance. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

The community’s trusted partnership provides residents access to various rehabilitative services and fitness solutions right at the community clinic. Residents also revel in an array of amenities, such as a dog park, fitness center, gazebo, basic cable, and well-curated library. At The Reserve at Greenbrier, residents are freed from everyday chores and errands, ensuring they have more time to spend with their friends and family.

Starting Price $1,800/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House

Located on Cedar Road in the Great Bridge neighborhood of Chesapeake, Virginia, Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House is an independent living community for older adults. The three-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 518 to just over 1,000 square feet. Residents have several options to match their space needs.

The community is designed for seniors who want to maintain an independent lifestyle without the responsibilities of home maintenance, rather than receive on-site medical or personal care. Residents can bring their pets. They can access transportation services, along with fitness and recreation programs that encourage an active and social lifestyle.

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is about 2.92 miles away, providing convenient access to nearby hospital care for residents and visiting family. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 23. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Families comparing independent living communities may want to consider whether a car-dependent location fits their needs, especially if residents or visitors will travel around the area regularly.

$3,875/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living

Part of the Hawthorn Senior Living group, Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in the Greenbrier West neighborhood of Chesapeake, Virginia. Residents live in private apartments, and they enjoy shared dining, amenities, and social activities. The three-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can choose from these options for their space needs.

Housekeeping, transportation, and a full-service salon help make everyday life more convenient. Residents also enjoy provided meals, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities that encourage an active lifestyle. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to move in with a companion animal.

The neighborhood is car-dependent, so most errands and outings require a vehicle rather than a walk. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is less than 1 mile away. Residents and visiting family have convenient access to nearby hospital care during emergencies.

Starting Price $3,295/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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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 Independent Living in Chesapeake, VA

What is the average cost of independent living in Chesapeake, VA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Chesapeake, VA is approximately $2,194. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Chesapeake, VA?

Independent living in Chesapeake, VA typically ranges from $637 - $3,674 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 10 independent living communities in Chesapeake, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Chesapeake, VA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Chesapeake, VA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Chesapeake, VA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Independent Living in Chesapeake at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Chesapeake, 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: 106The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chesapeake, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90