Home care in Norfolk, VA
Non-medical caregivers across Norfolk, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Virginia Beach metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Norfolk at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Norfolk, on your schedule.
Counties in the Virginia Beach metro area
- Camden County, NC
- Currituck County, NC
- Gates County, NC
- Gloucester County, VA
- Isle of Wight County, VA
- James City County, VA
- Mathews County, VA
- Surry County, VA
- York County, VA
- Chesapeake (city), VA
- Hampton (city), VA
- Newport News (city), VA
- Norfolk (city), VA
- Poquoson (city), VA
- Portsmouth (city), VA
- Suffolk (city), VA
- Virginia Beach (city), VA
- Williamsburg (city), VA
Central counties (OMB definition)
About home care in Norfolk
Home care in Norfolk, VA has a CareScout 2025 median of $35 an hour for the Virginia Beach Area, matching the state figure. Care is non-medical, with help for bathing, meals, errands and company. HomeCare.com serves families in Norfolk, with no minimums and no contracts. Call 800-974-3458 to talk with a care advisor.
In Norfolk, Census figures show 30,440 of 233,596 residents are 65 or older, about 13% of the city. Another 2,704 are 85 or older. The Census counts 10,407 households where someone 65 or older lives alone. Median household income is $66,109. Norfolk is the namesake of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area, which counts 288,962 adults 65 or older across cities such as Portsmouth and Suffolk.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia has its office in Norfolk, at 2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q, and serves the city as its Area Agency on Aging. Sentara PACE has a Norfolk center at 5900 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 260. Families often come home from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital or Sentara Leigh Hospital. HomeCare.com serves families in Norfolk with caregivers for live-in care and 24/7 coverage.
Plan care in Norfolk.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Norfolk area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $3,033/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $35/hr (Norfolk, VA)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Norfolk families.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia has its office in Norfolk, and Sentara PACE has a Norfolk center at 5900 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 260.
757-461-9481Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DARS)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
804-565-1600Virginia programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in VirginiaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Norfolk.
Where is the Area Agency on Aging in Norfolk?
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia has its office at 2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q, Norfolk, VA 23513. Call 757-461-9481. It serves Norfolk along with Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. It is a good first call for local senior programs.
Does Sentara PACE have a center in Norfolk?
Yes. Sentara PACE has a Norfolk center at 5900 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 260. It serves adults 55 or older who live in its service area and qualify for nursing facility level of care. Areas are set by ZIP code, so confirm your address. A HomeCare.com care advisor can explain non-medical options.
How much does 24-hour or live-in care cost in Norfolk, VA?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists $35 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in the Virginia Beach Area, the Virginia median. HomeCare.com does not list rates here, and live-in or 24-hour care depends on the care plan. Call 800-974-3458 and a care advisor will explain how each option works.
Can I arrange care after Sentara Norfolk General Hospital?
Yes. HomeCare.com offers non-medical caregivers and can provide care on short notice. A caregiver can help with meals, bathing, mobility and reminders at home. It does not offer skilled nursing or wound care. Call 800-974-3458 to plan the first days home with a care advisor, with no contracts.
