Best Assisted Living in Augusta County, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 assisted living communities in Augusta County, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in VA
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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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Staunton
AL
MC
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 94
Rank #40 / 311
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #165 / 238
A+A-10
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 32
Rank #71 / 246
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 246
AVIVA Baldwin Park
AL
IL
MC
RC
Staunton
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 94
Rank #196 / 311
Yes
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 45
Rank #239 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKristi Piller
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #143 / 238
-A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 32
Rank #10 / 246
0.4
Facility 0.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #18 / 246
The Legacy at North Augusta, Inc.
AL
IL
MC
RC
Staunton
135
Facility 135
VA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 311
No
93
Facility 93
VA AVG 45
Rank #7 / 336
-Tara Glick
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #118 / 238
-B-20
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 32
Rank #139 / 246
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #161 / 246
Birch Ridge Senior Living
AL
MC
Staunton
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 94
Rank #289 / 311
No
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 45
Rank #313 / 336
Private / Companion RoomsThomas Kirby
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #184 / 238
A+D+24
71%
Facility 71%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
89
Facility 89
VA AVG 32
Rank #209 / 246
3.7
Facility 3.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #226 / 246
Regency at Augusta
AL
MC
Fishersville
96
Facility 96
VA AVG 94
Rank #133 / 311
No
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 45
Rank #246 / 336
-Jessica Covell
82.3%
Facility 82.3%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #65 / 238
-B+27
52%
Facility 52%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 32
Rank #190 / 246
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #208 / 246
Birch Gardens
AL
MC
Staunton
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 94
Rank #270 / 311
No
93
Facility 93
VA AVG 45
Rank #7 / 336
-Rachel Craig
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #10 / 238
-D+25
72%
Facility 72%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
79
Facility 79
VA AVG 32
Rank #237 / 246
3.2
Facility 3.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #245 / 246
Regency at Augusta
AL
MC
Fishersville
96
Facility 96
VA AVG 94
Rank #133 / 311
No
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 45
Rank #246 / 336
-Jessica Covell--B+27
52%
Facility 52%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #32 / 303
471.7

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other VA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Augusta County. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Brookdale Staunton

Sitting on 22 acres of ethereal lands at Hillsmere Lane, Staunton, VA, Brookdale Staunton is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Featuring cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community guarantees a relaxing accommodation for your retirement. With a team of respectful and well-trained professionals, Brookdale Staunton goes above and beyond in getting to know its residents to provide care and assistance tailored to meet their specific needs.

The community fosters a bright and friendly environment, orchestrating several activities such as friendly competitions, art classes, and programs chosen to emphasize its residents’ strengths and interests. Delicious and healthy meals are prepared daily to cater to seniors’ dietary needs and desires. Stroll around the scenic grounds with your pet and wander off to the library. Brookdale Staunton is surrounded by a tranquil neighborhood, promising its residents an experience of an unforgettable golden years. The community also provides a porch, a beauty and barbershop, a chapel, parking areas, concierge services, a therapy room, and a game room.

Contact Brookdale Staunton

Overview of Aviva Baldwin Park

At AVIVA, the vision is fully dedicated to enriching lives with meaning and fulfillment through different levels of senior care in Staunton, Virginia. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, AVIVA fosters vitality and engagement through exceptional amenities and compassionate care. Committed to dignity and well-being, AVIVA ensures residents seize each day with joy and purpose, celebrating life’s moments, big and small.

Aviva Baldwin Park offers thoughtfully designed apartment homes tailored to comfort and safety. From independent living to assisted living and memory care, residents find a supportive community that encourages individuality and interconnectedness. AVIVA promotes a vibrant lifestyle where residents can thrive with chef-prepared meals, engaging programs, and a focus on successful aging.

Contact AVIVA Baldwin Park

Overview of The Legacy at North Augusta

The Legacy at North Augusta provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Staunton, VA. The community has 135 beds across these care settings.

Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can support a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The restaurant-style dining room gives residents a dedicated setting for meals. Therapy Services and rehabilitation services provide therapeutic and recovery support within the community, and Veterans Assistance is also available. A Walk Score of 93 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Mr. Craig Wagoner serves as the administrator. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time or a family needing short-term care.

Contact The Legacy at North Augusta, Inc.

Birch Ridge Senior Living

54 Imperial Dr, Staunton, VA 24401
Overview of Birch Ridge Senior Living

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Birch Ridge of Staunton, a distinguished community in Staunton, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with memory-related needs receive top-notch care from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, transportation services are provided. The community’s dedicated services and top-notch amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

Contact Birch Ridge Senior Living

Overview of Regency at Augusta

Regency at Augusta provides assisted living and memory care in Fishersville, VA. Assisted living includes personal assistance with daily tasks and medication help, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow can move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Regency at Augusta has 96 beds, and Jessica Covel serves as the administrator; the community may be a good fit for someone who could need more support over time.

Contact Regency at Augusta

Overview of Birch Gardens

Birch Gardens provides assisted living and memory care in Staunton, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while residents live in private or companion rooms, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a person whose usual caregiver needs time away, and the combination of care levels and short-term stays may suit a resident whose needs change or a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

Birch Gardens has 39 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms suit residents who want a single living space, while companion rooms can accommodate someone who prefers to share with another resident. An on-site salon gives residents access to personal grooming services within the community.

A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ms. Rachel Craig serves as the administrator.

Contact Birch Gardens

Overview of Regency at Augusta

Regency at Augusta offers assisted living and memory care in Fishersville, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident continues living in their own apartment; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time.

The community has 96 beds, giving families a clear picture of its licensed capacity. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Jessica Covell serves as the administrator.

Contact Regency at Augusta

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Augusta County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Augusta County, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Augusta County, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Augusta County, VA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 assisted living facilities in Augusta County, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Augusta County, VA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Augusta County, VA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Augusta County, VA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.