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Atlantic Shores

1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 ·

  • Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Nursing Home · CCRC
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About Atlantic Shores

Atlantic Shores is an Assisted Living community in the Virginia Beach area that also offers Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Home, and Continuing Care Retirement Community care.

You’ve always lived life your way, so why should that change now? At Atlantic Shores, there’s no reason to live like everyone else. We do senior living for the young at heart, designed to give you choices — lots of choices — to experience your retirement as unique as you are.

Shop ’til you drop at local Virginia Beach boutiques or spend a lazy day at the beach. Wave to neighbors as you stroll through our tree-lined neighborhoods. Or find your zen by our beautiful lake in the woods. We promise you’ll meet other zesty, fun-loving adults who aren’t ready to do retirement like everyone else either. Lots of reasons. Here are four:

#1 You have more time for whatever makes you happy, because we take care of the chores.

#2 You can own or rent your home, because you know best how you want to live.

#3 You’ll enjoy good times and meet good people: parties, Happy Hours, clubs, classes, outings –– take your pick.

#4 Life is sweet here, with deluxe services and amenities and a continuum of high-quality health care if you ever need it.

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About Atlantic Shores

Atlantic Shores is an Assisted Living community in the Virginia Beach area that also offers Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Home, and Continuing Care Retirement Community care.

You’ve always lived life your way, so why should that change now? At Atlantic Shores, there’s no reason to live like everyone else. We do senior living for the young at heart, designed to give you choices — lots of choices — to experience your retirement as unique as you are.

Shop ’til you drop at local Virginia Beach boutiques or spend a lazy day at the beach. Wave to neighbors as you stroll through our tree-lined neighborhoods. Or find your zen by our beautiful lake in the woods. We promise you’ll meet other zesty, fun-loving adults who aren’t ready to do retirement like everyone else either. Lots of reasons. Here are four:

#1 You have more time for whatever makes you happy, because we take care of the chores.

#2 You can own or rent your home, because you know best how you want to live.

#3 You’ll enjoy good times and meet good people: parties, Happy Hours, clubs, classes, outings –– take your pick.

#4 Life is sweet here, with deluxe services and amenities and a continuum of high-quality health care if you ever need it.

Feeling curious? Check out the other reasons on some of our most popular pages.

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About Life Care Services

Average Rating

3.8 (79 reviews)

Life Care Services (LCS) is the second largest senior living provider in the U.S, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and even skilled nursing options. With an impressive 55 years in business, LCS is led by Joel Nelson who has been with the company for over 40 years. In 2023, LCS received three awards from Top Workplace USA, signaling their deep commitment to their caregivers and staff.

The company's vision is to empower seniors to live their best lives by providing them with high-quality living options and exceptional care. With signature programs like Eversafe 360, a senior safety protocol and Extraordinary Impressions, an employee culture program, LCS has created a safe, welcoming and health environment for residents.

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The CareScout Community Score is calculated using our proprietary rating system, created to help families make well-informed choices about senior living options. This score is determined using a comprehensive set of criteria, including sentiment analysis of online ratings and reviews, user-submitted feedback on CareScout.com, completeness of the community profile, input from employees and local advisors, a community's contracted status with CareScout, and the frequency of visits to the community's website and location. Communities can earn a maximum score of 10.

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Atlantic Shores Retirement Community receives predominantly positive reviews, highlighting its beautiful campus, friendly and caring staff, and strong sense of community. Many residents and their families praise the supportive environment, with particular commendations for staff members like Michelle, Roberta, and Katie, who are noted for their professionalism and helpfulness. The community offers a variety of amenities, including multiple dining options, activities, and healthcare services, which contribute to a high quality of life for residents. The cooperative ownership model, where residents have a say in community decisions, is appreciated by many. However, there are some criticisms. A few reviews mention rude behavior from certain staff members, particularly in security and HR, and issues with communication. The temporary rehab facility receives mixed feedback, with some noting subpar conditions and care. Additionally, there are concerns about the financial aspects, such as high fees and the resale value of units. Overall, Atlantic Shores is highly recommended for its vibrant community, excellent amenities, and dedicated staff, though potential residents are advised to consider the financial implications and specific service areas that may need improvement.

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Care offered at Atlantic Shores

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living
  • Nursing Home
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

Care services

  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers

Care services at Atlantic Shores

  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Caregivers languages spokenEnglish
  • Diabetes care
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • 24-hour call system

Amenities Atlantic Shores

  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Furnished
  • Telephone in room
  • Climate control
  • Wi-Fi and internet access
  • Resident run activities
  • Game room
  • Outdoor programs

Amenities Atlantic Shores

  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Furnished
  • Telephone in room
  • Climate control
  • Wi-Fi and internet access
  • Resident run activities
  • Game room
  • Outdoor programs
  • Arts room
  • Fitness room
  • Music program
  • Activity room
  • Library
  • Walking paths
  • Movie room
  • Movie nights
  • Spa / sauna / wellness room
  • Transportation and parking
  • Business room
  • Emergency alert system
  • Garden
  • Outdoor common space
  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Faith BasedDevotional activities offsite
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Family support services
  • Move in coordination
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant style dining
  • Dining room
  • Gluten free
  • Professional chef
  • All day dining
  • Allergy sensitive
  • Diabetes diet

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