The Chesapeake
The Chesapeake
The Chesapeake offers an upscale independent living lifestyle. The retirement home screams elegance and luxury; residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The resort-style community strongly presents a warm, welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality that brings a vibrant lifestyle. The Chesapeake strives to maintain endless possibilities and ongoing freedom discovered in Newport.
For over 50 years, a culmination of individual growth and blossoming friendships have built on the comfort and flexibility of the independent living services of day-to-day activities, as staff encourages its residents to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Community features that help cultivate holistic wellness include chef-prepared meals, meals delivered, 24/7 concierge services, a billiards room, a business center, complimentary transportation, a library, and spacious lounge areas; activities include a wine club, dining club, lifelong learning programs, worship services, and entertainment programs.
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Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 760 - 1,469 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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2.1 miles from city center
955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
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Phone:757-223-1600
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Phone:757-223-1600
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Virginia Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- VA Specifics: Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
- Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VA Specifics: Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- VA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
- Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
- General: Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Virginia Seniors
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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VA Specifics:
Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
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General:
Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
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Income Limits:
~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
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Asset Limits:
$40,000 (individual).
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VA Specifics:
Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
Adult Services Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
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Income Limits (2025):
Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
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VA Specifics:
Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
Auxiliary Grant Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
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VA Specifics:
Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
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Asset Limits:
$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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VA Specifics:
Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
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VA Specifics:
Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not specified.
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VA Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
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Income Limits (2025):
Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
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Asset Limits:
~$155,356 (net worth).
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VA Specifics:
High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).
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Asset Limits:
Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).
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VA Specifics:
Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
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VA Specifics:
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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