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Senior living in Portsmouth, VA

16 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
16
in Portsmouth
Licensed capacity
1,323
13 of 16 report it
Adults 65+
15,037
Census estimate for Portsmouth
Within 25 miles
193
of the center of Portsmouth
Senior LivingAssisted Living 3Memory Care 1Home Care 3Nursing Homes 3Senior Apartments 10
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Shea Terrace Senior

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
253 Constitution Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Units21
2.2 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Phoebus Square

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
602 Phoebus St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Units122
3.1 mi from city center
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Dale Homes Phase II

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
2300 Columbus Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Units150
3.1 mi from city center
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Victory Square Seniors

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
900 County St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Units112
3.2 mi from city center
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Effingham Plaza

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
715 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Units178
4.1 mi from city center
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Commons at Greenwood

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
205 Bedford Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Units52
4.2 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Portsmouth

Counting neighboring towns, there are 193 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Portsmouth, 177 more than in Portsmouth itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Portsmouth

See all 193 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Portsmouth at a glance

There are 16 senior living communities in Portsmouth, VA, according to public records. They are spread over 4 ZIP codes, with the largest group (8) in 23704. By size, the most common group is more than 60 residents (9 of 13 that report it).

By ZIP code

  • 237048
  • 237073
  • 237013
  • 237032
Senior living communities in Portsmouth by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents3
  • More than 60 residents9
3 senior living communities did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Virginia

In Virginia, the Virginia Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Virginia Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the Virginia long-term care ombudsman at (804) 565-16002.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Virginia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Virginia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Virginia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Virginia Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (804-786-0286).7
Medicare counseling
Virginia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-552-3402.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Portsmouth

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Portsmouth County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Portsmouth County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (804) 565-1600

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Virginia Adult Protective Services

    888-832-3858

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)8

    1-800-552-3402

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Virginia Department of Veterans Services7

    804-786-0286

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Virginia Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Virginia.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Portsmouth

How many senior living communities are in Portsmouth, VA?

WeFoundCare lists 16 senior living communities in Portsmouth, VA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Portsmouth there are 193.

How many residents can senior living communities in Portsmouth serve?

13 of the 16 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 1,323 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 15,037 adults age 65 and older live in Portsmouth.

Which Portsmouth ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

23704 (8), 23707 (3), 23701 (3). In all, 4 ZIP codes in Portsmouth have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Virginia?

The Virginia Department of Social Services licenses senior living in Virginia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Portsmouth?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Portsmouth County, call (804) 565-1600. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Virginia Adult Protective Services at 888-832-3858.

Are there senior living communities near Portsmouth?

Nearby cities with listings include Norfolk (28, 7.6 mi), Chesapeake (30, 12.8 mi), Hampton (17, 13.4 mi).

Guides

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Other types of care

Other senior care in Portsmouth

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Portsmouth (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 13 of 16 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Portsmouth (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs. dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.