Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA
Overview of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
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.
153-bed community Rank #40 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 365 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #263 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 263rd out of 446 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 11, 2026
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is administered by Brooke Bravo.
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
3 complaints
11 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Virginia average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (at VA avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (22% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (at VA avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (22% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 11 | 14 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 64% | 64% | This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the Virginia average (64 vs. VA avg 64).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 57% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 57% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 374 / 514 / 686 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
Places of interest near Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
2.8 miles from city center
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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Compare Assisted Living around Virginia Beach
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Discovery Commons Virginia Beach | AL MC RC | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 153
Facility
153
VA AVG
96
Rank
#40 / 365 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
VA AVG
44
Rank
#263 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brooke Bravo | - | - | 11 | 64%
Facility
64%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#215 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 330 | - | - |
| Marian Manor Retirement | AL IL RC | Virginia Beach (Northwest) | 145
Facility
145
VA AVG
96
Rank
#49 / 365 | No |
51
Facility
51
VA AVG
44
Rank
#167 / 446 | Private Rooms | Ms. Karen Land | 86.9% | - | 7 | 71%
Facility
71%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#248 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 330 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#113 / 271 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#167 / 271 |
| Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay | AL IL MC NH SNF | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
96
Rank
#87 / 365 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
VA AVG
44
Rank
#192 / 446 | 1 Bed | Ms. Julia Fretwell | 57.5% | - | 9 | 78%
Facility
78%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#266 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 330 | 25
Facility
25
VA AVG
32
Rank
#151 / 271 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#196 / 271 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | AL MC NH | Virginia Beach (Princess Anne Road) | 95
Facility
95
VA AVG
96
Rank
#167 / 365 | No |
49
Facility
49
VA AVG
44
Rank
#179 / 446 | - | Ms. Teresa Anderson | 83.2% | - | 8 | 38%
Facility
38%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#84 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 330 | 17
Facility
17
VA AVG
32
Rank
#124 / 271 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#153 / 271 |
| Atlantic Shores | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community) | 50
Facility
50
VA AVG
96
Rank
#300 / 365 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
VA AVG
44
Rank
#411 / 446 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tripp Little | 77.0% | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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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