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Updated August 2026

Adult Day Care in Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, VA has 3 licensed adult day care centers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $1,728/mo. That's roughly in line with the Virginia state median.

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Median monthly price, Newport News

$1,728/mo

Estimated range $1,656 – $2,108

● Newport News $1,728 ○ National median $2,058

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

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What senior care costs in Newport News

2025 figures

Adult Day Care cost comparison (2025)
Adult Day CareNewport NewsVirginiaNational
25th percentile$1,656/mo$1,671/mo$1,798/mo
Median$1,728/mo$1,750/mo$2,058/mo
75th percentile$2,108/mo$1,902/mo$3,033/mo

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Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages (opens in a new tab)

Staying home instead

Home care in Newport News runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,995
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,590
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,162

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Hampton · Norfolk · Chesapeake · Virginia Beach

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Newport News.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Newport News runs about $1,728 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Newport News has 16 such properties. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,590 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,858 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Newport News assisted living median of $6,858 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,590 a month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Newport News run about $10,122 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 adult day care centers in Newport News

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Free local help worth saving

Newport News, in Newport News city, has about 184,216 residents. About 25,916 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $69,634.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • No Wrong Door Virginia1-888-992-0959nowrongdoorvirginia.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Hampton VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Hampton.

  • Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is adult day care in Newport News more expensive than the rest of Virginia?

Newport News's median adult day care cost is about 1% lower than the Virginia state median.

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Adult Day Care in Newport News: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers