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Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA
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Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA
1628 Old Donation Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 View map
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Overview of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

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Experience Discovery Commons (Formerly Atria Assisted Living at Virginia Beach), located in the vibrant coastal city of Virginia Beach. This memory care assisted living community offers easy access to a wealth of attractions and activities. Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in the local culinary scene, and explore the diverse arts and entertainment options. Virginia Beach boasts an array of shopping venues and iconic locations like the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and the iconic Virginia Beach Oceanfront, just minutes away.

At Discovery Commons, you’ll find top-class amenities, memory care facilities, and a dedicated team of friendly care professionals available 24/7. As the area’s premier choice for value and Assisted Living, residents can enjoy three chef-prepared meals per day and a calendar filled with engaging social events and activities. Their cozy suites offer privacy and home-like comfort. Each suite features low-pile carpeting, a spacious tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower and safety features, and ample storage space. Enjoy the abundant natural light that streams through the large picture windows adorned with premium blinds. With an integrated emergency call system, cable, phone, internet services, and all utilities included, residents can relax knowing they have everything they need.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 153 Rank #36 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #253 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 11, 2026
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is administered by Brooke Bravo.

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 3 complaints 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (8% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (22% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1114 This facility has had 21% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (11 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 21% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 79 This facility has 22% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 64%59% This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (64% vs. VA avg 59%).↑ 5% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 37 This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.61.4 This facility has 57% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 57% better
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 374 / 514 / 686 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Virginia Beach's city center to Discovery Commons Virginia Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.2 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
AL
MC
RC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
153
Facility 153
VA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 351
Yes
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 45
Rank #253 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrooke Bravo-11
64%
Facility 64%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #181 / 330
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 7
Rank #154 / 330
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Marian Manor Retirement
AL
IL
RC
Virginia Beach (Northwest)
145
Facility 145
VA AVG 94
Rank #44 / 351
No
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 45
Rank #161 / 420
Private RoomsMs. Karen Land
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #56 / 279
7
71%
Facility 71%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #217 / 330
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 7
Rank #117 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
2.3
Facility 2.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #140 / 271
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
AL
MC
NH
Virginia Beach
95
Facility 95
VA AVG 94
Rank #156 / 351
No
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 45
Rank #172 / 420
-Ms. Teresa Anderson
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #72 / 279
8
38%
Facility 38%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #67 / 330
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 7
Rank #117 / 330
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 32
Rank #124 / 271
2.1
Facility 2.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #135 / 271
First Colonial Inn
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 94
Rank #182 / 351
Yes
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 45
Rank #87 / 420
Private RoomsTina Marin
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #70 / 279
9
78%
Facility 78%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #245 / 330
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 7
Rank #78 / 330
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 32
Rank #183 / 271
3.8
Facility 3.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #212 / 271
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House
AL
MC
RC
Virginia Beach (North Central)
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 94
Rank #217 / 351
Yes
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 45
Rank #144 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsMs. Tina Dietz
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #18 / 279
15
87%
Facility 87%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #281 / 330
5
Facility 5
VA AVG 7
Rank #200 / 330
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 32
Rank #195 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 271

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

What neighborhood is Discovery Commons Virginia Beach in?

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is in the North Virginia Beach neighborhood of Virginia Beach.

Is Discovery Commons Virginia Beach in a walkable area?

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Discovery Commons Virginia Beach's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Discovery Commons Virginia Beach's license expires on November 11, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Commons Virginia Beach?

Yes, Discovery Commons Virginia Beach allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach?

Brooke Bravo is the administrator of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach.

How many beds does Discovery Commons Virginia Beach have?

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach has 153 beds.

Are there photos of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach in the photo gallery on this page.

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