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Bickford of Suffolk

Assisted Living & Montessori Memory Care

4.4

105 reviews

Phone:
757-239-3953

6860 Harbour View Blvd,
Suffolk, VA 23435

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Your loved one deserves to live the best life possible

Watch your loved one thrive in an environment that feels like home

Navigating the aging journey is difficult.

We understand what’s at stake here: it’s not just someone, it’s your loved one.

Meanwhile, it’s on you to make the difficult decisions.

There's a Higher Path for our seniors

The Senior's Journey

There are two paths that seniors take as they age: the lower path and the higher path

Senior care today is reactive, expensive, and siloed. It’s a sick-care system, not a health-care system (designed to keep seniors healthy). Most of us have accepted this status quo because it feels too big and complex to change. Not us. We’re taking the road less traveled and championing a higher standard of senior care.

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Our family of caregivers will do whatever it takes to care for your loved one

Meet Suffolk's Leadership Team

Susan Vittori

Executive Director
Ouahid Soubai

Family Advocate
Kendra Thomas

Health & Wellness Director

To better understand the love that drives us, watch our Caregiver’s Manifesto

Services at Suffolk

Assisted Living

Personalized help with the activities of daily life, such as meals, grooming, and medication management.

Montessori Memory Care

A research-backed approach empowering seniors with dementia to live a meaningful life.

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Happenings

If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford.

Amber Frederick

Mar 11, 2026

Our residents got into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit during craft class! They created the cutest little leprechaun pins to decorate their mailboxes and add a festive touch to the halls. Creativity was flowing and the smiles were just as bright as the leprechauns! #Activities #Crafts #StPatricksDay #Leprechauns #FeltCraft

Amber Frederick

Mar 9, 2026

This afternoon we brought the fun of Bickford Bingo to our friends at Cardinal Rehab! Our newest resident, Marian, was quick to volunteer to help call the numbers. Since Marian loves bingo just as much as she loves helping, we took turns so she could still enjoy playing the game too. Marian shared that she used to be a teacher and said with a smile, “I used to call bingo all the time for the kids.” It was wonderful to see her step right in and share her talents. Moments like these are a perfect reminder that everyone has something meaningful to contribute. #BickfordBingo #CardinalRehab #BingoLovers #Montessori #CARD #BickfordSeniorLiving

Amber Frederick

Mar 6, 2026

Bickford of Suffolk is turning into a vibrant little art community! Our coloring station has quickly become a favorite spot, and creativity is spreading throughout the branch. Thanks to our talented resident artist Janet, even our BFMs have caught the artistic bug! It’s inspiring to see residents and staff creating, connecting, and sharing their talents together. The demand is so high that we are accepting donations of canvases, pre-drawn canvases, easy paint by number, and adult coloring books! #Montessori #ImpromptuActivities #Creativity #Artists #Coloring #Painting #Relaxing

Ouahid Soubai

Mar 6, 2026

#BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath #CommunityLiving #TourToday #WelcomeHome #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #LifelongLearning #Montessori #LifeSkills

Ouahid Soubai

Mar 5, 2026

#BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath #CommunityLiving #TourToday #WelcomeHome #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #LifelongLearning #Montessori #LifeSkills

Amber Frederick

Mar 4, 2026

Lots of projects are underway at Bickford of Suffolk! Today our resident librarian, Grace, took the lead in helping alphabetize the books in our library to create a better experience for everyone who loves to read. Together we came up with a simple system—placing tags inside the front of each book so residents can write their name and remember which books they’ve already read. What started as Grace’s project quickly turned into a building-wide effort! Other residents jumped in to help place tags in the books and get everything organized. It was wonderful to see everyone working together with such purpose and teamwork. At Bickford, moments like these show how everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Thank you, Grace, for helping make our library even more special! #PurposfulActivities #Montessori #ReadingisFun #YesWeAlreadyAddedBooksToOurReadingList #Librarian

Amber Frederick

Mar 3, 2026

Janet and Mary showed up today in perfect sync without even planning it! Sometimes great minds think alike… and apparently dress alike too. Their matching outfits gave everyone a good laugh and brightened the day around here. We love these little moments that bring smiles and remind us how much fun life is when you’re surrounded by friends! #Twins #TwinningisWinning #Pink #GreatMindsThinkAlike

Amber Frederick

Feb 28, 2026

This afternoon was such a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. Elsie wanted a hug from AG… and without hesitation, AG wrapped her up in the sweetest embrace. Before we knew it, Elsie had pulled in our Happiness Coordinator too — because when there’s love to go around, we’re all joining in! Moments like these aren’t planned. They’re natural. They’re genuine. They’re family. Our caregivers don’t just provide care — they provide comfort, connection, and compassion. And our residents? They truly become family to us. It’s the hugs, the laughter, and the togetherness that make our community feel like home. #caregivers #compassion #hugs #weloveourbfms #comforting #bickfordishome

Amber Frederick

Feb 27, 2026

During our lunch outing to Decoy’s today, Vicky said “Oh! Take a picture for my son!” #Outings #LunchwithOldandNewFriends #Community #DecoysSeafood #HowieontheMove #PhotoOp

Amber Frederick

Feb 26, 2026

This week we had to say good bye to our second round of Averett University nursing students. We can’t wait for the next round of future nurses! #activities #montessori #studentsvolunteers #nurselife

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4.4

overall score based on 105 reviews

Jun 2, 2025

I think they need an assistant activities director to fill the gap when (name removed) is off. I personally think they should have some type of activity most every day....including Saturday.
May 1, 2025

My mom says that the food could be more appetizing
May 2, 2025

Thanks for adding salmon to the Mary B meal rotation! It is delicious, good for brain health & easy to eat!
Apr 1, 2025

My mother seems very much at home at Bickford. Thanks for making that happen!