Location Profile

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Facility Type
Acute Care - General
Facility Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Teaching Facility
Yes
No
Trauma Center
Number of Beds
Magnet
Yes
No

Hospital Overview

The healthcare provider is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Recognized for its achievements in lung health, geriatrics, and heart health by U.S. News and World’s Best Hospitals, the provider is one of the most trusted healthcare providers in the state. More than 100 healthcare professionals work at this facility to offer comprehensive care for the community.

Community Overview

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is situated where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay meet. This coastal paradise is sprawling, and filled with an electric vibe. From eating its delicious seafood to viewing one of the breathtaking sunsets, there’s no wrong way to experience Virginia Beach. Safe for families and welcoming, the area is one of the gems of the country. While Virginia Beach is a popular destination for tourists, it’s a wonderful place to live as well. The city has repeatedly recognized for its livability, family-friendly nature, and safety. Sperling’s Best Places named it the 10th Safest City for Families with Young Children, while Niche.com readers named it #1 Place to Raise a Family in the Norfolk area. Niche.com named it the 59th best city to  live in America. Whether you stay in the coastal area or prefer inland, you’ll soon see why this is a sparkling gem on the water. Virginia Beach is divided into 7 great districts, each with its own charm, character, and things to do.

Learn more about Virginia Beach at the official city website.

Cost of Living

Education

Virginia Beach City Public Schools administers the K-12 public education in the city. The school system is one of the largest in the state and has almost 90 schools. An innovative school system with a wide range of academic opportunities for its students, the system has a Chromebook or laptop available for students to improve their learning potential. Each school has a comprehensive curriculum, and students have the chance to take Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment college classes. There are several Silver winners and 1 Bronze winner for U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools in the city. These high schools aren’t only top-rated in the state, they’re also among the top 3,000 in the country. The school system has a 93% graduation rate and one of the lowest dropout rates in Virginia. Virginia Beach also has more than 60 private schools.

Click here to read more about public schools in Virginia Beach.
Click here to read more about private schools in Virginia Beach.

Once you find the school you are interested in, you will need to contact them directly with any questions you might have.

Transportation

Nearby Cities

Local and Nearby Attractions

When you shop in Virginia Beach, you shop in a virtual wonderland of stores. Browse to your delight among the assorted local shops, gift shops, boutiques, shopping centers, and malls located on the coastal areas and inland. Town Center is a beloved shopping destination with high-end brands like Anthropologie, Free People, Pottery Barn, and more. The shopping center is full of stores for apparel, home decor, candy, gifts, pet supplies, books, and nearly anything else. Want more? Stop by Pembroke Mall or Lynnhaven Mall to explore all of the shopping destinations that await there. If you want a bargain, the city is ready to accommodate: you’ll find 4 Target stores, more than 5 Walmart locations, and countless discount stores.

Virginia Beach’s art and entertainment scene is just as vibrant as the water surrounding it. Whether it’s a contemporary art or a comedy act you want to see, you’ll be able to find plenty to see in the city. The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is a renowned cultural venue with Broadway productions, live music, ballet, and an assortment of great events each month. Veteran United Home Loans Amphitheater hosts music’s biggest names and provides a great entertainment experience in the warmer months. If you’re in the mood for great local theatre, visit the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach to see the Beach’s oldest continually-operating community theater. Art fans won’t be disappointed in Virginia Beach either as Virginia Beach not only has great galleries, but also a spectacular art museum. The MOCA, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, features 6,300 square feet of exhibit space, with exhibits with both local and national artists. MOCA also offers educational programming and family-friendly activities to foster art appreciation at any age. Other family-friendly spots including The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, the Military Aviation Museum, the Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum, and the Atlantic Wildflower Heritage Museum. Each of these institutions offers a fun and exciting look at its subject with a variety of exhibits, educational materials, and activities.

As Virginia Beach is one of the best coastal areas, you’ll certainly find plenty of recreational options. Water activities include surfing, parasailing, boating, swimming, and anything else you can imagine -- all in the beautiful coastal waters and warm sunshine. You can even go dolphin spotting either by boat tour or by paddling on a kayak. Ocean Breeze Waterpark is great for all ages and offers more than 30 rides and attractions during the summer months making it a perfect place to cool off on hot days. Virginia Beach has even more to offer with 4,000 acres of national refuges, and city and state parks. There are also over 200 miles of bike trails for avid cyclists. Whether you explore on foot or on 2 wheels, you’ll love taking in the natural beauty of the coast. World-class sports facilities for golf and tennis are located in Virginia Beach and provide a great place for a game anytime.

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Weather/Climate

Crime Rate

Virginia Beach is safe for families and has a crime rate 25% lower than the national average. Crime has dropped by 12% in the last year, and the city is safer than 55% of the rest of the country. Virginia Beach’s police department has nearly 900 officers on staff and works hard to curb crime by offering a variety of crime prevention methods.

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