Atlantic Shores in Virginia Beach, VA

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  • Interior

    An auditorium room with multiple rows of comfortable chairs and a central projector.

  • Outdoors

    A serene view of a lakeside community showcasing the vibrant colors of autumn.

  • Decor

    A modern kitchen featuring elegant wooden cabinets and a stylish granite countertop, complemented by stainless steel appliances.

  • Building

    A modern residential building featuring multiple balconies and surrounded by greenery.

  • Dining

    A beautifully plated salmon dish topped with colorful vegetables.

  • Landscaping

    A beautifully landscaped entrance sign for Atlantic Shores, surrounded by vibrant flowers.

  • Garden

    A charming house front with vibrant flowers and a sunny decoration, showcasing beautiful landscaping.

  • Bathroom

    A contemporary bathroom featuring sleek design elements and a clean aesthetic.

  • Natural Light

    A serene indoor swimming pool bathed in natural light, surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Swimming Pool

    An inviting indoor swimming pool with large windows and comfortable ambiance.

Atlantic Shores in Virginia Beach, VA

Atlantic Shores is an assisted living and memory care community in Virginia Beach, VA.

Information last verified:

1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 94 reviews
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Overall Review of Atlantic Shores

common 13 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents busy

Residents and families describe a busy calendar of on-site and off-site activities.

Many residents and families say there is a lot to do, including scheduled daily activities and resident-friendly events. Reviews also mention arts and crafts, group gatherings, and outings such as shopping and trips, with some describing frequent entertainment. A few reviews specifically highlight that activities are adapted or varied enough to stay engaging over time.

common 15 reviews mention this

Dining is repeatedly praised

Dining draws frequent positive comments about quality and variety.

Several reviews describe restaurant-style dining, with residents saying the food is excellent and the menus offer choices. Families also mention attentive dining personnel and food that is enjoyable day to day. A smaller number of comments are less positive, including criticism of a dining room atmosphere and how food was presented during one stay.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Fees and upkeep add up

Some reviews raise concerns about costs and what you may need to pay over time.

A couple of reviews focus on financial concerns, including the idea that you may pay for certain repairs rather than having them covered. Another review mentions fees related to move-in and worries about resale or getting back what was paid. Overall, these comments suggest potential buyers should pay close attention to how costs work after move-in.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Security and office communication concerns

Some reviews criticize rude interactions involving security or office staff.

Several negative reviews describe problems with communication and attitude, including rude behavior from staff members in roles tied to security or office support. One review says a gate interaction escalated to calling police, and another says employees in a wellness center and security had poor communication. While many other reviews praise staff overall, these recurring remarks are a clear caution for families considering visits and interactions through the entry process.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Norfolk International (14 miles away) Norfolk International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Red Wing Park (0.4 miles)
  • Broad Bay Estates Park (8.2 miles)
  • Kings Grant Park (8.4 miles)
  • Mount Trashmore Park (8.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Hooters (0.9 miles)
  • The Egg Bistro (2.3 miles)
  • Jose Tequilas (2.4 miles)
  • Rudee's Restaurant & Cabana Bar (3 miles)
  • Rockafeller's Restaurant (3 miles)
  • Big Sam's Raw Bar (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Patient First - General Booth (1 miles)
  • Chesapeake Bay ENT (1.7 miles)
  • Corporate Landing (1.7 miles)
  • Virginia Eye Consultants (2 miles)
  • Oceana Branch Medical Clinic (2.2 miles)
  • Coastal Family Practice (2.5 miles)
  • General Booth Pediatrics (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Fetch Coffee at Dogs Little Acre (3.2 miles)
  • Bad Ass Coffee (4 miles)
  • Rick's Cafe (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • The Green Cat (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Virginia Beach Community Chapel (4.6 miles)
  • Spring Branch Community Church (7.4 miles)
  • St Luke's Catholic Church (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Lynnhaven 18 (5.4 miles)
  • Regal Entertainment Group (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sentara Health Care (5.7 miles)
  • Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center (5.8 miles)
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (5.9 miles)

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